When Chhawa manufacturers addressed allegations of distorting facts in period plays
Vicky has been earning widespread praise since the latest film, Chhawa, released in theaters. Earlier, in a special interview with India Today Digital, director Laman YouTeker spoke about how the drama is often subject to controversy.
Vicky Kaushal’s latest film Chhava, which is a historical epic based on Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has hit a raga with the audience. However, preparing a historical film comes with its own set of challenges. Director Laxman YouTekar once talked about delicate balance filmmakers while preparing plays of such a period.
In an earlier interview with India Today Digital, YouTaker reacted to controversy and allegations Filmmakes face to distort facts while taking creative freedom. The director admitted that creative freedom is often necessary to increase storytelling, but emphasized the responsibility of filmmakers, who respect historical facts.
“The audience is never wrong. If you are portraying a warrior and a queen, and you put a romantic song, people can ask this question – knowing that these figures, who have all their full for the country Was spent in fighting life, may be time for it., He told us.
Laxman also shared his opinion on challenges that often come when making a period drama. “If your research is completely, if your pre-production is solid, and as a director, you have a deep understanding of the era and characters, it becomes quite easy. Without that knowledge, it is very difficult. Could, “Filmmaker, who has caused films like Mimi, Zara Hatke Zara Bakke said.
In January 2025, Chhawa created controversy over the dance sequence after several Maharashtra ministers objected To do this. Maharashtra Vice President Devendra Fadnavis while addressing the media in Mumbai said that the film should not tamper with the heritage of the revered Maratha Raja.
“The history of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj should be shown properly. It is not right to distort history. Everyone has a lot of love and respect for Sambhaji Maharaj. This honor and honor should not be hurt. In) should be, but we believe that there should be sensitivity with it, “he said.
After backlash, the director of the film, Laxman Utekar, decided to remove the sequence. In a statement, he said that the song, which has now been removed, meant to glorify Marathi culture and help the audience understand it better.
On 14 February, it was released in theaters. The film, in which Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna also act in lead roles, celebrating the valor of Chhatrapati Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.
