"Padmavati" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been asked by a parliamentary panel to attend its meeting in the Capital today to explain his point of view amid several states saying they will not allow screening of his film. Prasoon Joshi, who heads the country's censor board, has also been asked to attend the meeting.
The notice for the meeting of the parliamentary committee on Information Technology says officials of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry will also brief panel members on challenges the department faces.
Among members of the parliamentary panel are Bollywood actors-turned-lawmakers Paresh Rawal of the BJP, and the Congress' Raj Babbar.
"Padmavati" row: The release of film has been delayed amid protests by Rajput groups
Top union ministers have said Mr Bhansali should consult with opponents of the film and historians to arrive at a version that is acceptable to all.
"Since objections against "Padmavati"are being raised from several quarters, its filmmaker should clarify his stand. As long as the controversy over the film does not subside, the film will not be released in Bihar," Mr Kumar said.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down yet another appeal to ban "Padmavati" and reprimanded the Chief Ministers and others who have spoken out against the film, saying, "those holding public offices should not comment on such issues."
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