'Main Azaad Hoon?' Film industry to observe 15-minute blackout to support Padmavati

Mumbai: As a mark of solidarity with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversy-hit Padmavati, hundreds of people — from filmmakers to workers — across the country have announced a 15-minute blackout on Sunday.

The Indian Films and TV Directors’ Association, along with 19 other bodies of the film and television industry from across the country will stop shooting for 15 minutes to protect the right to freedom of expression of those in the creative field.

Over 700 people from the entire film industry will participate in the protest called “Main Azaad Hoon?” (Am I free?) at Film City here.