Padmavati voluntary backs the release date

However Padmavati with incessant controversies, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s  historic magnum-opus , the maker willfully decided to postpone the release date, according to Indian express recent news.

The Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer was scheduled to release on December 1. With just 10 days to go, it had still not received a clearance from the CBFC. The film was facing protests by different communal outfits from all over the country.

Recently, the Central Board of Film Certification had returned the film to the makers because the application didn’t mention if Padmavati was a work of fiction or based on historical facts. The makers had then held a private screening of the film for some select journalists who consequently stood up for the fact that the film doesn’t hurt any sentiments and infect upholds Rajput pride.

Criticing the screening, CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi had told ANI, “Disappointing that the film Padmavati is being screened for the media and getting reviewed on national channels without CBFC having seen or certified the film. This compromises the role of systems and balances that are part of a functioning industry. It’s myopic to treat the certification process.

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But as can be read in the statement below, the makers claim that this postponement of the release date is a voluntary action. They also clarify that they have utmost respect for the country’s statutory bodies including the Central Board of Film Certification, mentioning that they hope they will get the required clearances soon enough.  As per news from Indian Express.

Official Media Statement on @FilmPadmavati. pic.twitter.com/dlq9TIpDow

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