Panipat: Here's everything you need to know about the #boycottpanipat controversy

Panipat, which was released on December 6, h a cold opening in atres, as movie faced tough competition from Pati Patni Aur Woh. movie, that is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was recently in midst of controversies. Re on to kw more about controversy that is surrounding movie and hashtag that is trending.

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Ashutosh's Panipat in midst of controversies 

Ashutosh Gowariker directed historical flick Panipat is facing controversies and opposition from Jat community of Rajasthan. portrayal of Jat ruler Maharaja Surajmal in movie sparked controversy that paved way to trending hashtag of Boycott Panipat. This is t first time that a movie by Ashutosh Gowariker is facing controversy and opposition. Previously, director was in trouble for his 2008 movie Jodhaa Akbar.

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In movie Panipat, Jat ruler is reportedly seen as a greedy emperor who refuses to help Maratha forces in battle of Panipat, unless he is given control of Agra Fort. This depiction of Jat ruler enrd Jat community of Rajasthan, and tourist minister of Rajasthan, Vishvendra Singh demanded that film should be banned in rrn part of India. He me a tweet on December 8, 2019, to showcase his disappointment towards movie and how it portrayed great Jat ruler. Singh is descendant of Maharaj Surajmal himself. Here is tweet by minister.

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On this, director Gowariker reportedly said that re will be questions when you make a historical film. He ded that if he was a descendant of a great warrior, he would want to kw what is being written about or presented about his family members too. However, at same time, people should wait and be patient. He also ded that he likes to go on front foot and explain that everything is okay.

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