Kamal Haasan has voiced out his support for Deepika Padukone whose film Padmavati has been surrounded by controversy.
The makers and the star cast of the movie have been receiving various threats including that of murder.
Coming in support of the movie, especially Deepika, Kamal, in his recent tweet, said: ‘I want Ms.Deepika’s head.. saved. Respect it more than her body.Even more her freedom. Do not deny her that.Many communities have apposed my films.Extremism in any debate is deplorable. Wake up cerebral India.Time to think. We’ve said enough. Listen Ma Bharat.’
Some Hindu outfits allege that the film, based on the legend of Rani Padmini or Padmavati, the queen of Chittorgarh, compromises on the honour of the Rajput queen.
A BJP leader from Haryana, Surajpal Amu on Sunday addressed a rally and announced a bounty of Rs 10 crore on Deepika Padukone, who plays the role of Rani Padmavati in the movie
The movie is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and it release has been postponed.