Kapadia also emphasised the importance of a viewer’s intention while watching a film, adding, “It’s also about intention; whether you are going as a viewer, or watching it to find something controversial, or to find negativity…” For the writer, the debate is also reminiscent of the controversy that surrounded Padmaavat even before its theatrical release. The film faced protests and objections from various groups, with demonstrations taking place before audiences had even seen the finished film.
