Kangana Ranaut\u2019s upcoming period drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is based on the life of the 19th century queen of Jhansi, Lakshmi Bai, a prominent<\/p>\n
freedom fighter in Indian history. The makers have already clarified that the film is not a biopic but Manikarnika is now facing opposition from Sarva Brahman<\/p>\n
Mahasabha for alleged \u201cdistortion of facts\u201d.<\/p>\n
According to a report in Hindustan Times, Sarva Brahman Mahasabha president Suresh Mishra held a press conference in Jaipur to address the issue where he<\/p>\n
also claimed that there are scenes in the film portraying a love affair between Rani of Jhansi and a British man. He said, \u201cWe learnt about it from our friends and<\/p>\n
acquaintances in various parts of Rajasthan where some scenes of the film are being shot. The film is based on a foreigner\u2019s book and tries to dampen the<\/p>\n
queen\u2019s reputation.\u201d Manikarnika was earlier being shot in Jaipur and Jodhpur.<\/p>\n
He is also reported to have sent a letter to the film\u2019s producer Kamal Jain making an inquiry about the film\u2019s writers and the historians the makers have<\/p>\n
consulted. He also alleged that he did not receive a response from Jain in this regard.<\/p>\n
\u201cNobody can even imagine that Maharani Laxmi Bai could have an affair. She died fighting the British at a young age. If a film is to be made on her life, it should<\/p>\n
be a biopic,\u201d says Mishra in his letter. While Mishra makes the contention that Rani of Jhansi died at an early age fighting the British and could never have had an<\/p>\n
affair with a British man in his letter, he also appeals to the state government for an affidavit from the makers of the film so that no distortion of history should<\/p>\n
take place. He adds, \u201cIf the same had been done in the case of Padmaavat, there would have been no issue at all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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