More trouble for Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat as locals of Rajasthan protest against the Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dut and Kriti Sanon film.
Just when you thought things cannot get any more problematic for Ashutosh Gowariker’s comeback film, Panipat, the film now finds itself caught in a spat with Rajasthan locals. As per reports, locals of Rajasthan are protesting against the Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon film, claiming misrepresentation of the Jats of Rajasthan.
Panipat, which is based on the Third Battle Of Panipat, has Arjun Kapoor essay the role of Sadashiv Rao Bhau. In the film, when Sadashiv seeks the supports of Maratha ally Maharaja Surajmal in Rajasthan in their fight against Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali (Sanjay Dutt), the latter is shown to negotiate a stiff deal with Sadashiv. When Sadashiv refused to agree to his terms, Maharaja Surajmal denied support against the Afghans.
Tourism minister Vishvendra Singh of Rajasthan government, former Maharaja of Bharatpur, has lodged a protest regarding the way the character of Jat Maharaj Surajmal has been filmed in the Panipat film.
The locals of Rajasthan claim this is an incorrect portrayal of Maharaja Surajmal and that it sends out a wrong message. The people from the Jat community of Rajasthan have resorted to burning effigies of director Ashutosh Gowariker in protest.
BJP state president of Rajasthan, Satish Poonia has also lodged a protest against the kind of things that have been said about the Bharatpur’s former Maharaj Surajmal and has sought to correct it.
Vishvendra Singh✔@vishvendrabtp
It is unfortunate that the legendary Jat ruler, Maharajah Suraj Mal has been depicted in an unseemly light and historical facts have been distorted in the film, Panipat.
Vishvendra Singh✔@vishvendrabtp
It is unfortunate that the legendary Jat ruler, Maharajah Suraj Mal has been depicted in an unseemly light and historical facts have been distorted in the film, Panipat.
Vishvendra Singh✔@vishvendrabtp
In light of the vociferous protest by the Jat community in Haryana, Rajasthan and other regions of North India, I believe that the film should be banned to avoid a law and order situation. @ashokgehlot51 @VasundharaBJP @SachinPilot @KatariaLalchand @SatishPooniaBJP@Barmer_Harish
The press release also claims that Panipat has not depicted historical facts correctly. The statement further reads, “I am from the 14th generation of Maharaja Surajmal Jat. The reality is that when the Peshwa and Maratha were returning from Panipat after losing the battle and wounded, Maharaja Surajmal and Maharani Kishori had sheltered the entire Maratha army and Peshwas for 6 months. Even Khanderao Holkar died in Kumher, the then capital of Bharatpur, and even today his umbrella remains in the village of Gagarsoli.”
Arjun Kapoor✔@arjunk26
Of Selfless Courage, Forgotten Sacrifices, Unshakable Determination and More..#PANIPAT In Cinemas! Har Har Mahadev
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Panipat released on December 6 and clashed at the box office with Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya Panday’s Pati Patni Aur Woh. This caused a major dent in Panipat’s early collections, as it managed to score just about Rs 4 crore on the opening Friday.
Arjun Kapoor✔@arjunk26
I can’t believe the film is about to come out… I shot this in January when we were about to begin shooting again after the new year break… it’s been a journey and a half. So grateful for the chance to play Bhau… 48 hours to go…
Prasanta Patnaik