Popular Television Actor Sharad Malhotra was spotted at the Launch Party of We-VIP the premium nightclub here in Mumbai. During his media interaction, the actor talked about on-going Padmavati controversy, stated it is important to show history ethically.
“Our Censor Board is quite intelligent, they take will be the decision. We all are waiting to be entertained and in the right manner. I think it is very important that everything is shown ethically. I am sure the maker of the film is a very intelligent and one the best maker of the industry and the nation. And Deepika Padukone should be safe, she is our favorite”
“So keeping everyone’s sentiments and emotions in mind, I think it will be a brilliant film; everyone will be happy overall. People who are opposing it or supporting it, let’s watch the film first then we will decide. I haven’t watched it; I think no one has watched the film, so let’s watch it” said Sharad Malhotra.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmavati starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, has been facing protests from various groups, including Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering with historical facts.
Further adding, Sharad also expressed that he is been part of historic serial Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, and understands that history cannot be tempered.
“We all would like to watch the film. I have done Maharana Pratap show, so I know you cannot tamper with history. Until we watch the film we can’t say anything, I am sure Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one the best filmmaker in the nation. I am sure whatever film he made, he must have done his search and then made the film. So let’s watch it and then we will react to it, that way it will be better” added Sharad.
Eijaz Khan, who is noted for his stint as Jassi in Tanu Weds Manu series, also spoke about the Padmavati controversy in his own style.
He said, “We have a certifying body, they will take the decision, and we can all talk only nonsense here”
Deepika Padukone, who plays the role of Rani Padmini, has been threatened with physical harm. The actress and her parents have been given special police protection, as some politician has promised a bounty on her head.