Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava release: Maharashtra minister says ‘film will not be allowed to be released…’
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava release: Maharashtra minister Uday Samant said the film should first be shown to experts as ‘many have flagged objectionable scenes in the film.’
Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant has called on the makers of the upcoming film Chhaava to screen it for “experts”, sending a warning that it will not be allowed to release without it.
Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, is a historical drama that portrays the life and reign of the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is set to release on February 14.
While praising the effort to highlight the legacy of Chhatrapati Maharaj, Uday Samant noted that the film should first be shown to experts as “many have flagged objectionable scenes in the film.”
Uday Samant also asked the producers and directors of Chhaava to act responsibly, warning that the film's release could be “blocked” if any offensive content remains.
“It is a matter of joy that a Hindi film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the protector of religion and protector of freedom, is being made. Such efforts are necessary to make the world understand the history of Chhatrapati," the Maharashtra minister said.
However, Uday Samant said, “Many have expressed their opinions that there are some objectionable scenes in this film.”
“Our position is that this film should not be released without first showing it to experts and knowledgeable people. Anything that will harm the honor of the Maharaj will not be tolerated [sic],” Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant wrote on X.
Uday Samant said Chhaava will not be allowed to be released if it is not first shown to experts.
“Our position is that the producers and directors of the film should take immediate action in this regard and remove anything objectionable. A further decision will be taken after watching the film; otherwise, this film will not be allowed to be released!" he added.
What is the Chhaava controversy
A scene from the trailer of the upcoming Bollywood film Chhava starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, based on the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has led to controversy in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the son of the founder of the Maratha empire-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,
Actor Vicky Kaushal, who portrays the king, is seen performing the lezim folk dance in the film. Many criticised this scene after the trailer was released last week.
What did Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis say
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called on the makers of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava to balance creativity and sensitivity in light of the ongoing controversy. He also urged the producers to refrain from distorting historical facts in the film, India TV reported.
(With agency inputs)
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First Published:26 Jan 2025, 08:41 PM IST
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