Hindu Makkal Katchi President Arjun Sampath has said the Bollywood movie Padmaavat portrays the valour and dignity of ancient Indian women.

“Earlier, I was also bit apprehensive about the film as a result of which I too joined the protesters against release of Padmavati. When the movie was reviewed by the Censor Board for the second time and given a go ahead with a few more cuts and with a name change, I watched the movie. My opinions about the film has changed totally now,” he said.