Padmavati
and
the
protests
surrounding
the
film
have
been
the
talking
point
of
the
Indian
film
industry.
The
film,
directed
by
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali,
featuring
Deepika
Padukone
in
the
lead
role,
has
been
facing
widespread
protests.
Meanwhile,
popular
actor
Kamal
Haasan
has
come
out
in
support
of
Deepika
Padukone.
The
actor,
who
has
never
shied
away
to
voice
his
opinion
on
trivial
issues,
took
to
Twitter
to
send
out
an
important
message.
Kamal
Haasan,
on
his
note
stated
that
he
wants
Ms.
Deepika's
head
saved
and
added
that
he
respects
it
more
than
her
body.
He
also
made
it
clear
that
one
shouldn't
deny
her
freedom.
The
actor
also
reminded
that
many
communities
have
opposed
his
films
as
well,
and
also
vouched
on
the
fact
that
the
time
has
come
for
us
to
wake
up
and
think.
Take
a
look
at
the
Tweet
sent
out
by
Kamal
Haasan..
I
wantMs.Deepika's
head..
saved.
Respect
it
more
than
her
body.Even
more
her
freedom.
Do
not
deny
her
that.Many
communities
have
apposed
my
films.Extremism
in
any
debate
is
deplorable.
Wake
up
cerebral
India.Time
to
think.
We've
said
enough.
Listen
Ma
Bharat
Padmavati
Controversy:
Shilpa
Shetty,
Dia
Mirza,
Aditi
Rao,
Bhumi
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Meanwhile,
the
controversies
surrounding
Padmavati
has
grown
over
the
past
few
days
with
certain
groups
announcing
rewards
for
chopping
off
Deepika
Padukone's
head.
It's
amidst
all
these
controversies
that
popular
actor
Kamal
Haasan
has
come
out
in
support
of
Deepika
Padukone
and
Padmavati.