Pahlaj Nihalani on 'Padmavati': Bhansali has always promoted Indian culture and people have liked it

There's much going on regarding Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming 'Padmavati' and amidst all the controversies that surround the film, Pahlaj Nihalani, the former chief of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had much to say regarding the matter. And among all the flak the movie has been receiving, here's something refreshingly positive.

Nihalani said, "Bhansali is sensible and best technician in the industry. He knows that he is bringing Indian culture in front of the world. He has always promoted Indian culture and people have liked it". The director even pointed out that almost all Bhansali films end up in controversies even though there is nothing objectionable about any of them. He said, "There has been controversy in each of his films. Controversy on his projects is created by people. His movies have always done good business after people see there is nothing wrong with it."

"People of every state for which he makes a film protest against it. People protested against 'Bajirao Mastani' in Maharashtra. There were many court cases. I think how he highlighted Maratha in that film was commendable," he added. Nihalani also said that a film was made on Padmavati in 1963 but no one protested against it then.

Talking about censorship he said, "Members of Censor board are capable and educated. They know which film should be passed and which should not. It is the responsibility of the censor board and nor the government or public should take it." The upcoming film starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor has been facing protests from various community groups including Shree Rajput Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering with historical facts. Even the Karni Sena demolished the sets of the movie in Jaipur and also thrashed Bhansali saying that he would face consequences if he didn't stick to historical facts.