Bajirao’s descendants object to teasers of ‘Bajirao Mastani’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’ is facing more objections from Bajirao Peshwa’s descendants. Prashadrao Peshwa, a descendent of Bajirao has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis alleging that the facts pertaining to Bajirao’s history have been “altered” and the song ‘Pinga’, “has been transformed into an item song.”

As according to NDTV Movies, Prashadrao wrote, “It has been found that the said cinema, in the name of cinematic liberty, has altered original history. Also a song has been picturized on the wife of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa, Kashibai and Mastani. The incident is not the keeping in line with the history. Moreover, the Pinga dance form is an integral part of Marathi culture and has been transformed into an item song. The costumes and dance directions are on those lines. The historical personalities are always a matter of respect. The picturization of the said film, the historical references of the period and the story appear to be perverted. As I could not withstand the insult to Maratha history, Maratha ethos and Indian culture, I am making this appeal to you so that the Maharashtra government pay attention, review the entire film, and with proper inquiry arrive at an appropriate decision.”

Bhansali has yet to comment on the latest development. ‘Bajirao Mastani’ will hit screens on 18th December.