Mumbai5 minutes agoAuthor: Kiran Jain
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Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer film Chhaava is surrounded by controversies. After the release of the trailer, former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhaji Raje expressed his displeasure over the character of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj being shown dancing. Now Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant has warned the makers of the film that if any objectionable scene is included in the film, he will not allow it to be released. Meanwhile, the film’s director Laxman Utekar has met MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and assured that he will remove the controversial scene from the film. After this, the film will be released on the scheduled date on 14th February.
Director Laxman Utekar met Raj Thackeray Amid controversies, film Chhaava director Laxman Utekar has met MNS Chief Raj Thackeray. The picture of this meeting has also come to light. After the meeting, Laxman Utekar told the media, I met Raj Thackeray. He guided me very well. We have been making this film for the last 4 years. We have worked hard to create this. It is not our intention to hurt anyone’s sentiments. If any scene is hurting anyone’s sentiments, we will cut that scene from the film.

Objectionable scene will be removed from the film, it will be released only on 14 February MNS leader Amay Khopkar told Dainik Bhaskar that Raj Thackeray and Laxman Utekar met regarding the objectionable scene of the film Chhaava. Laxman Utekar has assured during the meeting that he will remove the scene from the film in which Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj is shown dancing. After this change the film will be released only on 14th February.
Maharashtra minister had said, tarnishing the image will not be tolerated Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant recently posted from his X platform and wrote-

It is a matter of happiness that such a film has been made, which is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who protected religion and freedom. This effort was necessary to explain the history of Chhatrapati to the world. But many people have expressed their opinion that there are some objectionable scenes in the film. We believe that this film should not be released without showing it to experts and knowledgeable people. Whoever harms the image of Chhatrapati Maharaj will not be tolerated.

Further he has written-

We believe that the producer and director of the film should take immediate action and remove any objectionable scene. Further decision will be taken after watching the film, otherwise this film will not be allowed to be released.
Ashutosh Rana said – will show the film, no one will have any objection Ashutosh Rana has played the role of Sarsenpati Hambirrao Mohite in the film Chhaava. Talking to Dainik Bhaskar on this dispute, he said that he has no objection to showing the film and any dispute can be resolved through talks. Ashutosh Rana said-

Whatever demands people are raising, I have full confidence that the filmmakers will fulfill them. The film is being released on 14th February, which will be shown and released. Laxman (director) has made the film with a lot of research and intelligence. If his family members want to watch the film, we have full confidence. Films are not a matter of controversy, but a matter of dialogue. Any dispute can be resolved through dialogue. Because the purpose of films or any artwork is to establish communication. I don’t think anyone would object.
On the experience of being associated with the film, Ashutosh Rana said, being a part of a film based on such a historical character is in itself a matter of great joy for any actor.
Amidst the controversy, BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosle spoke to the director of the film Chhaava, Laxman Utekar on call and asked him to remove all the objectionable scenes from the film. In response to this, the director has asked for 4-5 days time and has also appealed to them to watch the film. He also said that if people have objections after the film is shown, then he is ready to make changes in the film.
The trailer has been in controversy since its release. The trailer of the film Chhava has been released on 22 January. In this trailer, Vicky Kaushal, who plays the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is shown dancing, which has enraged many people. On this issue, former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati had expressed his displeasure and said that it is very wrong to show Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj dancing. It is still okay to show him playing the legim, but he was shown dancing.

Let us tell you that in the film Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal is playing the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Rashmika Mandanna is playing the role of his wife Maharani Yesubai. This film is an adaptation of writer Shivaji Sawant’s novel Chhaava. The film is directed by Laxman Utekar, while it is produced by Maddock Films and Dinesh Vijan. Apart from Vicky and Rashmika, Akshay Khanna, Divya Dutta, Ashutosh Rana, Diana Penty also play important roles in the film. The film will be released on 14 February.
