Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has gained support from Bollywood's leggy lass Deepika Padukone who condemned the ban of overseas film 'Verna'. While her own upcoming film 'Padmavati' remains shrouded in controversy, Dippy addressed Mahira's movie that failed to get a clearance from the Pakistan Censor Board. “Yes, it's sad that a small section of people don't understand the power of cinema and what it can do to the world. It brings people together, it spreads love, it's fascinating what cinema can do and it's sad that a certain group of people choose not to recognise that.”
Pakistan premiere of the film was called off as the film deals with the topic of rape and plight of women. Sindh Board of Film Censors (SBFC) General Secretary Abdul Razzaq said the film was objectionable on the basis of its subject. “The topic is rape, and the culprit is the governor’s son. The film doesn’t have to be banned, and can be tweaked and censored a bit to be deemed fit for release,” he said in a report. With ongoing speculation over why the premiere was cancelled, no real reason has come up to light.
Both, Deepika and Mahira have films scheduled to release this winter, and are currently facing mass hatred for no fault of their own. While 'Verna' was scheduled to release on November 17, 'Padmavati' is set to hit screens on December 1.
