New Controversy Over Vicky Kaushal's Lezim Dance in 'CHHAVA'

Many questions are out there after the trailer launch of the film 'CHHAVA' on filmmakers for the extra glorification of the characters of King and Queen doing Lezim dance. After receiving some strong reviews, the makers of this film have decided to scrap the lezim dance part of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Maharani Yesubai. 

The filmmaker announced his decision after he discussed the issue with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray at the latter's residence. The film's trailer, released earlier this week, has a sequence in which Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, who portray Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Maharani Yesubai, are seen dancing with the 'lezim.'

Especially this part of the trailer is criticized. While interacting with the media, 'Laxman Utekar' said,"The meeting with Raj Thackeray was to seek his advice. His knowledge of history, especially regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is extensive. He provided valuable suggestions for changes, which we will implement. As for the scene featuring Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj playing 'lezim', we will delete it. It was not our intention to hurt anyone's sentiments.

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Utekar said we are removing the scene because it is not a significant part of the film. If people feel that the portrayal is inaccurate, we are willing to make this change. Our goal has always been to honour and showcase the greatness of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the world. "Chhava" is going to release on 14th of February 2025. After the launch of trailer, many audiences eagerly waiting for the film to get released in Cinema Theatres.