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In letters to Union minister Smriti Irani and Padmavati director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Haryana minister Vipul Goel on 12 November, Sunday sought changes in the controversial film, saying that "glamourising Alauddin Khilji's character was akin to praising those who carry out acid attacks on girls".
In a letter to the Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Goel drew Irani's attention to the the controversy surrounding the film, scheduled to release shortly.
He said that apart from the Rajputs, there were concerns regarding the movie in other communities as well.
The magnum opus starring Deepika Padukone as Padmavati, Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, is based on the legend of Rani Padmavati, a Hindu Rajput queen.
The Industries and Commerce minister of Haryana claimed that these concerns pertain to "whether historical facts in the film have been presented in a twisted manner".
He also mentioned that films based on historical facts, while exercising the freedom of thought, should also keep in mind the people's sentiments and culture.
In a separate letter to Bhansali, Goel, claimed that he had seen the movie's trailer and that Khilji's "negative" character had been glorified in the film.
He said that voices are being raised against the film in many parts of the country, including Haryana.
(With inputs from PTI.)
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Published: 12 Nov 2017,12:10 AM IST