Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed "Padmavati", whose release has been postponed amid the protests in London, has been cleared by British Board of Film Classification for the UK audience.


The BBFC has given the film a 12A rating and was passed without any cuts. The 12A rating mandates that the film cannot be viewed by a child under the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. The British Censor Board has listed the film on its official website, stating, 'Padmavati' (12A) moderate violence, injury detail." It also mentioned that "all known versions of this work passed uncut".


Padmavati has been facing the wrath of various Rajput groups and political leaders, who have accused Bhansali of distorting history. Many groups have been protesting amid rumours that there was a romantic dream sequence between Rajput queen Padmini and Allauddin Khilji. -- PTI