In this press conference held in Mumbai, some unseen footage and dialogue scenes related to the film were to be shown. The protesters were sitting in the crowd with media persons. As soon as Rajkumar Santoshi and the makers reached the stage, slogans and black flags started being waved. The protesters alleged that through this film, attempts are being made to malign Gandhiji’s image and weaken his legacy, while Nathuram Godse is being glorified.
‘We explained to the protesters, there is no insult to Gandhiji in this’
Rajkumar Santoshi has written the story of the film ‘Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh’ and he has also directed it. The trailer of the film has already been released and it shows the ideological battle between Gandhi and Godse. After Friday’s incident, the makers have also issued a statement. It said, ‘Police was called to avoid any untoward situation during the promotion event. We tried our best to pacify the protesters. He was told that our film ‘Gandhi Godse: Ek Yuddh’ does not glorify Nathuram Godse in any way.
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The film ‘Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh’ is releasing in theaters on January 26. At the box office, the film will clash with Shah Rukh Khan releasing on January 25. Recently, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi had also opposed the film. Talking to ‘Navbharat Times’ on this, Rajkumar Santoshi said, ‘Without seeing the picture how can one say who has been glorified in the film and who has been wrongly shown. After watching the film, you will come to know that if Gandhiji said this, then what did Godse say or if Gandhiji says this, then what is the answer of Godse. You react after watching the film. You have made up your mind from the teaser itself that you will set the theater on fire. this is wrong. I would also like to say to Tushar Gandhi that watch the film once and tell whether I have shown it wrong, it was not like that or it is not true.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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