Mumbai: Movie maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming period drama “Bajirao Mastani” landed in hot water! A descendant of Peshwa alleged that the historical facts have been altered in the film.
The descendant of Baji Rao, Prasadrao Peshwe has written a letter to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis alleging the same. He demanded the CM to investigate the issue and then take a decision. After watching the promos and teasers, he wrote a letter to the Chief Minister.
In the letter, he alleged, “It has been found out that the said cinema in the name of cinematic liberty has altered original history. So also, a song has been picturised on the wife of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwe I, Kashibai and Mastani. This incident is not keeping in-line with the history.”
He said, “Moreover, the ‘Pinga’ dance form is an integral part of Marathi culture and has been transformed into a ‘item song’ and the costumes and dance direction are on that lines.”
“The historical personalities are always a matter of respect. The picturisation of the said film, the historical references of the period and story appear to be perverted,” he added.
He also said, “As I could not withstand the insult of Maratha history, Marathi ethos and Indian culture, I am making this appeal to you that the Maharashtra government pay attention, review the entire film, and with proper inquiry arrive at a appropriate decision.”
He added, “The late queen was highly learned and had her own library. Since the late queen Kashibai suffered from a debilitating disease of the knee joints, she could never have been expected to dance. Moreover, the royal ladies never danced in public.”
