In a bold critique, Swara Bhasker highlighted the complications surrounding the Jauhar scene in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, stating that it undermines the experiences of rape survivors and creates societal issues. Ranvir Shorey swiftly rebutted her statements, questioning her framing of Jauhar alongside survivor narratives.
Defending the artistic choice, Padmaavat's writer Prakash Kapadia emphasized the scene's grounding in historical context.
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