Artiste's intention is never to offend, but to entertain, says Soha Ali Khan

Mumbai: Coming out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Deepika Padukone, who are facing protests over their film Padmavati, actor Soha Ali Khan on Thursday argued that an artiste’s intention is never to offend but to entertain people.

She also called as “disturbing” the death threats issued to Bhansali and Padukone. Padmavati has been facing the wrath of various Rajput groups and political leaders, who have accused Bhansali of distorting history.

Many groups have been protesting amid rumours that there was a romantic dream sequence between Rani Padmini and Allauddin Khilji.

“As a human being, any kind of threat of violence is very disturbing. Whether it is against Sanjay sir or Deepika, it is very worrying when such statements are issued,” Soha said.

“As an artiste, you are in the entertainment business, making films, playing a character, executing a script and not doing anything intentionally to offend anyone. To get a threat of violence then is incredibly worrying,” she added.