Chaava: Demand to remove objectionable scenes, Minister threatened to stop the release of ‘Chhava’- ‘Honor of Maharaj …’

Last updated:January 27, 2025, 09:05 IST

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ was strongly opposed in Punjab and the collection of the film was affected. Now something similar is likely to happen with Vicky Kaushal. The trailer of his film ‘Chhava’ was released recently. In some scenes of the trailer …Read more

Vicky Kaushal is playing the role of Sambhaji Maharaj in ‘Chhava’. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @vickykaushal)

Mumbai. The trailer of Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandana and Akshay Khanna starrer ‘Chhava’ was released recently. It was well liked and everyone is engaged in praising Akshay and Vicky by looking at the trailer. But Maharashtra Minister Uday Samanta has demanded that ‘Chhava’ should be shown to the expert before release. He has said that many people have raised objections to the scene of the film. He has also said that if the honor of Sambhaji Maharaj hurts, then it will not be tolerated. He has also demanded the removal of the objectionable scenes of the film. Also warned not to allow the film to be released.

Uday Samanta has said that if there is any objectionable scene in ‘Chhava’, then such a film may have to face criticism. He also appreciated the makers for showing the life of Sambhaji Maharaj through the film. He wrote on X, “It is a matter of happiness that a Hindi film is being made on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the protector of religion and the protector of freedom.”

Uday Samanta’s tweet about ‘Chhava’. (Photo courtesy: X)

Uday Samanta demanded to show ‘Chhava’ to expert before release

Uday Samanta further wrote, “Such efforts are necessary to explain the history of Chhatrapati to the world. However, many people have expressed their opinion that this film has some objectionable scenes. We believe that this film should not be released without showing experts and knowledgeable people. Nothing will be tolerated by hurting Maharaj’s honor. ”

Uday Samant asked to remove the scenes immediately

Uday Samanta said, “We believe that the producers and directors of the film should take immediate action in this matter and remove the objectionable scenes. After watching the film, a further decision will be taken, otherwise this film will not be allowed to be released! ” Earlier, in a conversation with PTI, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant and former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraj Chhatrapati also expressed his desire to watch the entire film before the film’s release. He said, “I have contacted historians, so that its mistakes can be removed to show this important story in front of audiences around the world.”