Main Hoon Padmavati: Another film on Rani Padmavati in the works? Deets here..

Even as the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial new film on Rani Padmavati waits to see the light of day, another film based on historical/mythical queen is already being prepared. 

According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, the film, which has tentatively been titled ‘Main Hoon Padmavati’, is being written by a Rajasthan-based writer.

Confirming the development, the film’s producer Ashok Shekhar was quoted as saying, “The film will strictly be made in Hindi and Rajasthani. The lead cast will star fresh faces.”

The report also added that the story of the film is being sourced locally so as to avoid any controversy. A source said, “The film is being developed after talking to people from Rajasthan to maintain its authenticity. The film will go on the floors from mid-January next year in Rajasthan itself. This film will probably be made under the guidance of the people who have been making a huge hue and cry about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest film.”

During a recent director’s roundtable hosted by Rajeev Masand, Baahubali filmmaker SS Rajamouli spoke up in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Padmavati and denounced the protestors for resorting to unconstitutional means.

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Rajamouli said, “Angry, yes. I can vouch for any and every filmmaker in the country. My full sympathies with Mr. Bhansali for what he’s been enduring. You have a right to protest, but vandalized, beating up, threatening with death threats or maiming you... that is not protest, that is not what is allowed in our constitution. You Can truly propagate... ‘Don’t watch the film, this is against our culture, this is against what we believe in’; You can protest in front of the theatre saying Don’t watch the film. You can do all that. You can go to a court. You can do all that, that is allowed. But this is not.”

He also added, “What I can understand that is certain people doing that, what I don’t understand is politicians standing their side.”

Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, Padmavati was initially slated to release on December 1 but was deferred by makers due to the rising protests against the films and censorship issues.

The film has been banned in the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Nonetheless, the film is found support from the Chief Ministers of Punjab and West Bengal.