Bollywood filmmakers upset about 'Padmavati' delay?

Ever since news of 'Padmavati's' release being delayed has come out, people have poured in their support for the film. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is upset about Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama getting postponed, and says he is disappointed with the government's stance. "Sad that bullies have prevailed again. The government's stance is disappointing but not unexpected. After all, what is a film compared to elections? 'S Durga', 'Nude' and 'Padmavati' to begin with. Many more to come," he tweeted.

He further continued, "I regret recording a video endorsing IFFI - it was done in good faith for the love of films and much before all this happened. I was told by many industry leaders that it was a wise strategy to delay 'Padmavati'. Truth is that people have resigned themselves to government inaction in the face of such blatant terror. The only advice given is to shut up, retreat and accept these attacks."

Filmmaker Anurag Basu too took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the situation, "It is bizarre! The whole 'Padmavati' row is based on just presumptions. Protesters have not seen a single frame of the film yet, but they know that history has been tampered! How? I can understand the desperation! Karni Sena and other protesters will face huge existential crisis post the release of 'Padmavati' so they are trying to juice out maximum," he tweeted.

Singer Sophie Choudry also posted, "So angry about what Deepika Padukone is going through and now 'Padmavati' postponed. When will the industry stand together and fight the bullies who threaten to destroy cinema and art? We are known throughout the world for our film industry and yet we allow this to happen? Shame."

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Credits: Zee News