Shabana questions CBFC decision to return Padmavati, asks if it's for 'electoral gains'
The actor said that it was not under the patronage of the fringe but of the Government in power that the film is facing trouble.
Mumbai: Veteran actor and social activist Shabana Azmi on Friday raised questions over the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) sending back the application for the certification of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed 'Padmavati'.
"#Padmavatis application to CBFC has been sent back bcoz of incomplete formalities! Really? Or to keep fires stoked for electoral gains?," the actor tweeted.
#Padmavatis application to CBFC has been sent back bcoz of incomplete formalities! Really? Or to keep fires stoked for electoral gains?
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) November 17, 2017
Sabki dukaan chal rahi hai under the patronage not of the fringe but of the Govt in power. Filmindustry must stand as 1 with #Padmavati
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) November 17, 2017
Earlier in the day, the CBFC decided to send the film back to its makers citing "deficiency in the application".
According to the CBFC, the movie, which has been facing protest from several Rajput groups, will be reviewed as per the set norms once it is sent back to the board after sorting out the issue.
'Padmavati' starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, is set for December 1 release.