The drama and debates over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati -- the story of Rajput queen Padmini -- has upset a direct descendant of the Mewar royal family. What’s the point of showing it to historians now?”To many, the story of Rani Padmini remains a mystery. Trivikrama said Rani Padmini finds a mention in Veer Vinod, a record book on Mewar’s history. She estimated that there were over 30 generations between now and the first Jauhar -- self-immolation led by Rani Padmini in 1303 during the seige of Chittor. But then don’t drag my family’s name into it and claim you’re the custodian of my family’s history,” asserted Trivikrama, a PhD in English literature.

Source: Hindustan Times November 09, 2017 08:15 UTC