New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava has been the centre of controversy after the movie's trailer premiered last week. Row erupted after a dance sequence in the trailer shows Vicky Kaushal, in the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, performing a Lezim dance with Rashmika Mandann, who plays the role of his wife Maharani Yesubai. Director Laxman Utekar reacted to the controversy on Monday and confirmed that the historic film will not feature Sambhaji Maharaj performing a Lezim dance with his wife.

Notably, the film shows 'lezim' which is a musical instrument associated with Maharashtra's cultural heritage. Joining the debate over the dance sequence Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said history should ...