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 withRanaut 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 witha balanced view, while Ranaut's 'Manikarnika' became 'jingoistic' and 'pathetic.'
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Betrayal of trust
Mehta also accused Ranautof 'breaching trust' and saidthat 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 premiereon Oct 20, while her directed film 'Emergency,' featuring Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade, releases November 24.