ENTERTAINMENT

Kangana's #Manikarnika called 'pathetic'

By Isha Sharma

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Intro

Ketan Mehta wanted to make a film on Queen Lakshmibai with Kangana Ranaut, but it didn't work out. Ranaut then worked on 'Manikarnika.' Now, Mehta has explained the differences between the two projects.

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Mehta's project

Mehta's 2016 project with Ranaut never materialized, despite the research Mehta had conducted for many years. Later, Ranaut co-directed and starred in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.'

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Differences

Per Mehta, his project was an international co-production with a balanced view, while Ranaut's 'Manikarnika' became 'jingoistic' and 'pathetic.'

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Betrayal of trust

Mehta also accused Ranaut of 'breaching trust' and said that she had committed to his project. 'Manikarnika' was also controversial due to the conflict between Ranaut and director Krish.

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Upcoming projects

Ranaut's 'Tejas' will premiere on Oct 20, while her directed film 'Emergency,' featuring Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade, releases November 24.

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