Irrfan Khan opens up on controversies over 'Padmavati' release, says govt has to decide whose validity matters

Actor Irrfan Khan on Friday addressed the controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period drama 'Padmavati' and said it is for the government to decide who has the authority to certify a film for release.

Various groups, most of them from the Rajput community, have accused Bhansali of 'distorting historical facts' in the film and earlier this year had also vandalised the sets of the film.

 "It is in censor board's (Central Board of Film Certification) hand to give certificate. The government will decide... whose validity (matters)... whether it is Censor board or other bodies. I am not in that position to decide or say anything," Irrfan was quoted while interacting with reporters.

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 Earlier on Friday hundreds of people associated with various community organisations took out a morcha in Thane demanding a ban on the film.

Bhansali had earlier said that the film is his tribute to the 'sacrifice, valour and honour' of Rani Padmavati. He has also said there is nothing in the film that will hurt anyones sentiments and sensibilities.

Starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in key roles, 'Padmavati' is scheduled to release on December 1.

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