The recently released Alia Bhatt starrer film Gangubai Kathiawadi was in the news even before its release. Many controversies have come to the fore regarding this film. On the one hand, while Gangubai’s family accused the film of maligning her image, on the other hand, the mention of Kamathipura in the film also angered the people there. In such a situation, there was also a demand to change the title of this film. However, after all the controversies, the film was finally released with the same name and story. The film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is not the first film to have sparked controversy over its title. In the past too, there has been a controversy regarding the name of many films. Let’s know about some such Bollywood movies-
Laxmi
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer film Laxmi had also earlier been embroiled in controversies regarding its title. Actually the name of this film was earlier named Laxmi Bomb. But many people including actor Mukesh Khanna objected to the use of the word Bomb in front of the name of Goddess Lakshmi, after which the name of the film was changed to Laxmi.
Padmavat
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat is one of the most controversial films of all time. From the story and facts of this film to its name, people had created a lot of ruckus. Seeing the growing controversy regarding the film, the makers released this film in the name of Padmavat instead of Padmavati. Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor were seen in this film.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela- Ram-Leela
Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was also in controversy regarding its name. The film was a love story of two characters named Ram and Leela, but people had expressed strong objection to the name of the film Ramleela. After this, in view of the demand of the censor board, the makers changed the title of this film to Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.
what is judgmental
Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao starrer film Judgmental Hai Kya was earlier titled Mental Hai Kya. But people working for Mental Health expressed their objection to the name of the film, after which its name was changed.
love traveler
Ever since the poster of the film Loveyatri came out, people had expressed strong protest about the name of this film. A complaint was also filed against Salman Khan for hurting religious sentiments due to the name of the film. In such a situation, seeing the growing controversy, the name of this film was changed from Love Ratri to Loveyatri.