'Reality Of Those Times': Padmaavat Writer Reacts To Swara Bhasker's Remarks About Movie's Jauhar Scene
Actress Swara Bhasker 's statements about the jauhar scene in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat have sparked controversy. The Tanu Weds Manu actress is facing backlash on social media for it, and now the writer of the movie, Prakash Kapadia, has reacted to it. In an interview, he said that they made the film according to their research and what is written in history books. He said that they…
The writer of Padmaavat, Prakash Kapadia, addressed Swara Bhasker's comments regarding the jauhar scene in the film. During an interview, Kapadia stated that the movie was created based on historical records and research, accurately depicting the reality of the era. He emphasized that the portrayal of the jauhar scene was the truth of that time, and it cannot change now.
Kapadia acknowledged that every viewer interprets the film differently, and the intense emotions shown in the jauhar scene reflected the situation of 'do or die'. He added that the film's intention was about the mindset of the person watching it, whether they were there to enjoy it or to find something controversial. Kapadia noted that protests against Padmaavat began even before the film's release, and similar discussions continued long after its premiere.
He concluded by stating that he would leave the matter to the audience's interpretation. Swara Bhasker later clarified her statement, clarifying that it was not aimed at Rani Padmavati or any Sati figures, emphasizing that her words were misunderstood.
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