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Starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, Padmaavat is finally nearing its release date. But before that various baseless reports are coming up regarding the film. Just the day before yesterday, it was all around in the media that CBFC has directed 300 cuts to the makers of the historical film. Amidst all these reports, Viacom18 Motion Pictures has released a statement thanking the CBFC for their approach and also clearing the rumors of the 300 cuts.

Padmaavat Poster

The statement from Viacom18 reads, “We appreciate the balanced and considered approach that CBFC has taken to address this situation. They had suggested five modifications, change the disclaimer to one that clearly does not claim historical accuracy. The title is to be changed from ‘Padmavati’ to ‘Padmaavat’ as the filmmakers have attributed their creative source as the fictional poem ‘Padmaavat’ and not history. Modifications to the song ‘Ghoomar’ to make the depiction befitting to the character being portrayed.

Modifications to the incorrect/misleading reference to historical places. Addition of a disclaimer which clearly makes the point that the film in no manner subscribes to the practice of Sati or seeks to glorify it. We believe that these changes are in line with the filmic depiction of the story we wanted to tell. We firmly deny all speculation on extensive cuts to the film and want to reiterate that only the above changes and disclaimers (as) per guidance of the CBFC have been made. We have full faith in the CBFC and in the transparent, fair and inclusive process that has been followed.”

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmaavat releases 9n 25th January.