Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmavati — retitled Padmavat — which has been at the centre of a controversy for weeks, will not be released in Rajasthan, chief minister Vasundhara Raje said on Monday.
Amid reports that the movie is set for a January 25 release, Raje said in a statement released by her office that respecting the sentiments of the people of the state, the movie will not be screened in any cinema hall in Rajasthan.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmavati — retitled Padmavat — which has been at the centre of a controversy for weeks, will not be released in Rajasthan, chief minister Vasundhara Raje said on Monday.
Amid reports that the movie is set for a January 25 release, Raje said in a statement released by her office that respecting the sentiments of the people of the state, the movie will not be screened in any cinema hall in Rajasthan.