Hope still glimmers for 'Padmavati' as Supreme Court turns down ban plea

The Supreme Court of India, for the third time this month, turned down request to ban 'Padmavati' and rebuked chief ministers. It upheld that the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) will review the film and make a decision on whether it is suitable for screening in cinemas, according to reports in NDTV.
The Supreme Court said that those holding public offices should not comment on such issues. "When the matter is pending the consideration of the CBFC, how can persons holding public offices comment on whether CBFC should issue certificate or not? That will prejudice the decision of the CBFC," the judges said. 
The 190-crore movie has been opposed by several top politicians stating that the film cannot be allowed to 'distort history' and offend the sentiments of Hindu groups. The chief ministers of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, have said they will not allow the movie to release even if it is cleared by the censor board.
Moreover, the top union ministers are of the opinion that the director of the film Sanjay Leela Bhansali should consult with opponents of the film as well as historians to arrive at a version that is acceptable.
The film fraternity has come out in support of the film stating that is a blatant violation of freedom of expression. Bhansali has denied reports that the movie suggests a romance between Rajput warrior queen Padmini and Alauddin Khilji, the Delhi sultan who was obsessed with her beauty. According to legend, the queen set herself on fire after her husband was killed in battle to ensure that Khilji would not capture her.
The Karni Sena, a fringe group, has led the protests against the film and has threatened to harm Deepika Padukone who plays the lead role.
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