Published 12:50 IST, November 28th 2019

Panipat: Peshwa Bajirao's descendent threatens makers to move court over THIS dialogue

Panipat is just weeks away from its release and it has been embroiled into a major controversy. Apart from Arjun Kapoor, the film stars Sanjay Dutt and Kriti

Reported by: Radhika Sarkar
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Panipat is just weeks away from its release. However, while netizens seem to debate if re is any similarity between Arjun Kapoor starrer and Bajirao Mastani, ar controversy has broken out. eighth descendant of Peshwa Bajirao has expressed his concern over a dialogue said by Kriti San in trailer. dialogue reads, "Maine suna hai Peshwa jab akele muhim par jaate hain to ek Mastani ke saath laut te hain (I have heard whenever Peshwa goes to battle alone, he returns with a Mastani)."

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Controversy breaks out

In an interview with a leading media publication, he said, " particular dialogue in movie — ‘whenever Peshwa returns from battleground, he brings one Mastani’ — is in bad taste and highly objectionable. way it has been used, presents a bad picture of t only Mastani Sahiba but also of Peshwa to our audience and to young minds unaware of Maratha history. Mastani Bai was bona fide wife of Peshwa Baji Rao and t just ar woman". 

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He furr added, "After seeing that portion in trailer of movie, I have sent tices to producers and director to remove that portion or make necessary changes. If y don’t respond, I’ll move court against m." 

READ: Panipat: Why Wasn't Arjun Kapoor Happy During Promotions?

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About film: 

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Panipat is a historical drama. film is set to release on December 6, 2019. It will also feature Sanjay Dutt in a pivotal role. movie chronicles story of  Third battle of Panipat. In it, Arjun Kapoor will essay role of Sadashiv Rao Bhau and Kriti San will portray role of Parvati Bai.

 

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12:21 IST, November 28th 2019