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After vandalism, strike hits Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati'

Updated on: 23 August,2017 09:14 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Mohar Basu | mohar.basu@mid-day.com

After vandalism, union strike leaves filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali struggling to meet his film Padmavati's November release deadline

After vandalism, strike hits Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati'

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone


After incessant delays plagued Padmavati in the first three months of going on floors, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing everything in his capacity to wrap up his Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer by October. However, trouble continues to plague the period drama — the ongoing Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) strike is threatening to play havoc with the film's schedule.


As the community of cine workers is amassing support from all quarters, the number of technicians showing up on the set of Padmavati has reduced.


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Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali

"The crew was clocking in almost 18 hours' work every day to make sure the film keeps its release date. But, the protests have slowed down the film's shoot," informs a source, adding, "Now, the team is barely able to shoot for eight to 10 hours a day due to reduced staff strength."

After the mob attack in Jaipur and the vandalism incident in Kolhapur, the filmmaker cannot afford another setback. "The production house has given Bhansali a final word that he cannot overstep the deadline, due to monetary constraints. If the technicians do not get to work soon, Padmavati will be adversely affected," adds the source.

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One wonders if the film will be able to keep its release date of November 11. "Another 15 days of this schedule and Bhansali will miss the release date. Only a miracle can make him release the movie on that day then," adds the source.

The strike is now being supported by Saroj Khan, Sham Kaushal and Binod Pradhan. The demand for medical insurance and eight-hour shifts is striking a chord with all and sundry. Though few members of FWICE are on an indefinite hunger strike, some officials met up with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday to discuss the matter.

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