What was the controversy in Bajirao Mastani?

What was the controversy in Bajirao Mastani?

Mumbai: The Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer Bajirao Mastani, produced and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has landed into controversy, with the descendant of Bajirao Peshwa I alleging that historical facts have been “altered” while portraying the late king and his wives Kashibai and Mastani in the film.

Why was Bajirao Mastani banned?

There has been a campaign to ban the 18th-century-set romance Bajirao Mastani in India on grounds that it misrepresents history.

Who danced better in Pinga?

Who was the better dancer in Pinga? Deepika or Priyanka?

Poll Choice Stats
Deepika 16%
Priyanka 83%
Total Votes : 150

Is Bajirao Mastani accurate?

Were they real? The trouble is the story of Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani is almost entirely fictional. Bajirao is widely acknowledged by historians, and in the popular imagination, as the greatest Maratha ruler since Shivaji and is the best renowned of the nine Maratha Peshwas.

How accurate is Bajirao Mastani?

Were they real? The trouble is the story of Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani is almost entirely fictional. While Mastani certainly was his wife, historians say there is little to glean from reliable sources about who she was, or even about the nature of their relationship.

What is Pinga dance?

Dr Prakash Khandge, an expert on Marathi folk art says, “Pinga is a prominent folk dance of women in the state and it is performed at traditional festivals like manglagour, bhondla and nag panchmi. Though essentially wanted to represent Pinga, but ended up showing Lavani.

Which form of dance is Pinga?

Pinga is a folk song from the movie Bajirao Mastani. In the song, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra can be seen performing the traditional folk dance of Maharashtra i.e. Lavni. The song was a massive hit of the year.

Did Bajirao died because of Mastani?

Bajirao died in battle in 1740. Mastani died soon after in unknown circumstances. After their death, Kashibai took in and raised their son Shamsher.