No malice behind open letter on Padmaavat: Swara
January 31, 2018 14:26
Actor Swara Bhasker says she wrote an open letter criticising "Padmaavat" because she wanted to raise some questions about the film on a public platform.
Bhasker's letter, which criticises director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for apparent glorification of the practice of Jauhar (mass sati), has sparked a controversy online.
Responding to the criticism, the actor said, "Everyone has the right to critique and express their opinion. Like me, others also have the right to express their thoughts. I made a
point, I said what I felt.
"I think I kept my point across in a very polite and respectful manner. I didn't have any bad intention or malice in my heart," she said.
The actor said she thought her questions were valid and needed to be asked.
"If people don't agree with me, it's totally fine. It's a democracy, so it's good if people think there can be a difference of opinion. Debates and discussions should happen. This is the purpose of art."
In the open letter, which became viral on social media, the actor had said she felt reduced to a vagina after watching "Padmaavat".
The mention of vagina in her letter has also caused incessant trolling against her, which, the actor said, surprised her.
"I didn't think it would cause a row and I never thought people, who are not even connected with the film, will get upset. I also didn't know that this special word, which
stars from 'V', just taking that word would cause a controversy! I mean frankly, I said something, others reacted.
"There's nothing to be upset about, especially those who have nothing to do with the film need not be upset."
-- PTI
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