The Lezim controversy of Chhaava
Amidst the buzz of Chhaava and the brilliant portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj by Vicky Kaushal, it has steered into what I believe is a very stupid controversy.
The controversy caused by the Lezim dance sequence between Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his wife Yesubai (portrayed by Vicky and Rashmika respectively) is one of the stupidest controversy ever caused. To say that it is historically innaccurate is some load of bullshit. It is itself mentioned in the novel of the same name by Shivaji Sawant that Sambhaji Maharaj did infact appreciated art and dance and promoted them and even took part in them. We as the people should remove this god complex that we have about our historical figures and see them as more human. Only then do these movies feel grounded to reality rather than a fictional tale. Also to judge the whole movie from just a mere 2 sec glimpse of a song was unfair. We should always appreciate a good effort in telling some story which brings the emotions to us audiences rather than just blindly beleiveing that the makers just want to offend the Indian population on every minor inconvenience or a little creative freedom. This also puts down the morale of storytellers and we do not get to know about our unsung heroes.
P.S. On the director's side I would like to suggest that maybe they should refrain from showing any song sequences in the trailer to avoid such controversies. Also we as an audience should mature and learn to let go of somethings.
Amidst the buzz of Chhaava and the brilliant portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj by Vicky Kaushal, it has steered into what I believe is a very stupid controversy.
The controversy caused by the Lezim dance sequence between Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his wife Yesubai (portrayed by Vicky and Rashmika respectively) is one of the stupidest controversy ever caused. To say that it is historically innaccurate is some load of bullshit. It is itself mentioned in the novel of the same name by Shivaji Sawant that Sambhaji Maharaj did infact appreciated art and dance and promoted them and even took part in them. We as the people should remove this god complex that we have about our historical figures and see them as more human. Only then do these movies feel grounded to reality rather than a fictional tale. Also to judge the whole movie from just a mere 2 sec glimpse of a song was unfair. We should always appreciate a good effort in telling some story which brings the emotions to us audiences rather than just blindly beleiveing that the makers just want to offend the Indian population on every minor inconvenience or a little creative freedom. This also puts down the morale of storytellers and we do not get to know about our unsung heroes.
P.S. On the director's side I would like to suggest that maybe they should refrain from showing any song sequences in the trailer to avoid such controversies. Also we as an audience should mature and learn to let go of somethings.