Major controversies that have hit ‘Bajirao Mastani’

2) There was also much disapproval to the costumes that Deepika and Priyanka wore in the song, ‘Pinga’. A letter was sent to Sanjay Leela Bhansali stating that the outfits were not worn by royal ladies, nor was dance a part of their culture.

3) The descendants of Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani also expressed disgust at the scene where Ranveer Singh is seen pouring water over Priyanka Chopra’s head. “Those are private moments. How can you show that? We agree with cinematic liberty but the dignity of the person should be kept intact,” said Uday Singh Peshwa.

4) Bajirao’s wives, Mastani and Kashibai, played by actresses Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra share many scenes together. However, descendants claim that in real life, Bajirao’s wives met only once formally.

5) Mastani’s descendants also protested against the now popular dialogue ‘Bajirao ne Mastani se mohabbat ki hai, aiashi nahi’ terming it downright vulgar and shameful.

6) While Peshwa descendants had no problem with the actors (Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra) essaying the roles, Mastani descendants were not convinced with the actors chosen to play their ancestors.