Mumbai Nov 22 (IANS) With growing tension over filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali s "Padmavati" actress Aditi Rao Hydari has questioned why people don t express as much anger when women are violated in the country as they are showing towards the film.
Aditi who too will be seen in Bhansali s historical drama says though she loves her country she fails to understand the people s mindset.
The actress on Wednesday tweeted: "Why aren t people as angry and demanding change when women are raped violated sold beaten pimped killed in the womb. I don t get it. I love my country but I don t understand it any more."
She hopes that the "country understands what it s becoming". "Can I have my country back please " she added.
"Padmavati" is a tribute to the valour of Rajput queen Padmavati played by Deepika Padukone.
Interestingly Aditi has roots attached to two royal lineages herself.
The film is in the eye of a storm following protests from conservative groups over alleged tampering with historical facts. Bhansali has been denying the contention.
The release of the film which was earlier slated for December 1 has been deferred as the filmmakers are yet to secure a censor certificate.
--IANS
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