100 crore defamation case against ‘Chhava’, Laxman Utekar apologizes
Controversy over historical films is nothing new in Bollywood. Now a controversy has arisen over the recently released film ‘Chhava’. The film’s director Laxman Utekar was sent a legal notice by Shirke descendants, after which he has publicly apologized.
100 crore defamation case
The film ‘Chhava’ is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. But the film has been accused of misrepresenting a historical character.
Descendants of the Shirke family claimed that their ancestors have been portrayed negatively in the film, which has damaged their image. He said that if changes are not made, they will file a defamation suit of Rs 100 crore.
Laxman Utekar apologized
The film’s director Laxman Utekar, reacting to the controversy, said that his intention was not to hurt anyone’s sentiments. He publicly apologized and said that if any community has been hurt by any scene, then he is ready to make necessary changes in it.
He also said that ‘Chhava’ is a historical saga and he has tried his best to ensure that there is no tampering with history.
Story and starcast of the film ‘Chhava’
This film is based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who was the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Vicky Kaushal is playing the lead role in the film, while Rashmika Mandanna is seen in the role of his wife Yesubai.
The film is directed by Laxman Utekar, who has previously made films like ‘Luka Chuppi’ and ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’.
This controversy over the film ‘Chhava’ reflects the growing sensitivity in the film industry regarding historical films. Laxman Utekar has tried to calm the matter from his side, but it remains to be seen whether this controversy stops here or goes further.
Why did the Shirke community delay in understanding
The surprising thing is that the descendants of Ganoji and Kanhoji Shirke remembered the film 10 days after its release, the question arises that why did they not raise this objection in the beginning? Well, now it remains to be seen what happens next, will the Shirke descendants protest against the film or will the matter be settled after director Laxman Utekar apologizes.
