Prakash Kapadia, a writer of the film Padmaavat, defends the movie’s controversial Jauhar sequence after public criticism linked to Swara Bhaskar. Kapadia says the depiction reflects the “reality of those times” and is based on the research and understanding developed by the film’s team.
Kapadia argues that the historical sequence is presented through the context the filmmakers gathered, and that films can be interpreted differently depending on viewers’ perspectives and intentions. He also points to how similar practices in the era are understood, including references to Kesariya as a form of preparation by male warriors for certain death.
Both outlets note that Padmaavat faced major controversy and protests before release, and the current exchange is framed as part of ongoing debate about how historical events and cultural practices are portrayed in cinema. The dispute centers on whether the sequence is faithful to history or misrepresented, with Kapadia defending the film’s approach and responding to the criticism.
