Amid raging protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Padmavati, the Indian Films and TV Directors' Association (IFTDA), along with 20 other bodies of the film and television industry, are planning a 15-minute blackout in support of the film and "to protect the right to freedom of expression of creative individuals". "We as film industry feel hurt every time such groups target our films and try to control our freedom of expression. Unfortunately, we do not get support from any other industry, not even from the government as if we are orphans as a community," Pandit added. Various celebrities from the industry, including Shabana Azmi, Hansal Mehta and Twinkle Khanna have voiced their support openly for the film. Despite several clarifications by the Padmavati team, they're convinced that there is a romantic dream sequence between Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmini in the film.

Source: India Today November 25, 2017 05:11 UTC