Home Minister, top cops turn down RGV’s invitation

Ram Gopal Varma is known for his ingenuous ways of grabbing eyeballs. And his film on 26/11 has been an example of how the filmmaker has often flirted with controversy.

TOI has learnt that RGV's plans to stir up a storm before the release of his film, was foiled by wary members of the State home ministry. Last week, the filmmaker had organised a screening for the Home Minister R R Patil, Commissioner of Police Satyapal Singh and other senior cops. More than take their opinion, he was perhaps hopeful of ruffling a few feathers to his advantage.

Some of his invitees, including R R Patil, turned down the offer to watch the controversial film, while others were undecided. "Ever since his infamous terror tour of the Taj with the Late Vilasrao Deshmukh, people are cautious about being associated with him. And in order to convince them all, RGV sent Nana Patekar as his emissary, to do the needful," said a source close to the development.

Nana, who enjoys considerable currency among the police department, tried his best to woo them. In fact, his charm did work to a great extent, and some of the invitees decided to watch the film.

"They agreed to come for the screening, but on one condition - Ramu would have to stay away from the venue. No one wanted to be photographed with him," added the source. Moreover, when word reached the party high command that some senior cops and secretaries were perhaps inclined towards accepting Ramu's invite, a stern reminder was immediately issued about the fallout of the Taj incident. "It was sufficient to send them scurrying back. And the screening could not take place."

When contacted, RGV said, "The screening for the Home Ministry was supposed to be organised by Nana Patekar. And I cannot really comment on it. However, leaders of the opposition parties are watching my film tonight and I am told a few senior police officers have agreed to watch my film as well."

While we cannot comment on the controversial film, we'll be watching this one for sure.

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