Milind Soman flays attack on Bhansali

Supermodel-actor Milind Soman on Tuesday spoke out against the attack on veteran filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of "Padmavati" by members of a fringe group.

"I can't appreciate it. Nobody can take law into their own hands," said Milind, whose last film "Bajirao Mastani" was directed by Bhansali.

Milind spoke on the sidelines of Pinkathon, a women's run programme taking place for the first time in the city.

Bhansali was roughed up by members of a Rajput community group, who also stopped the shooting of the film by damaging the set at Jaigarh Fort, alleging that the director was "distorting facts" in the movie which is about Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati.

Milind, a fitness freak himself and creator of the initiative, said the March 26 Pinkathon will also focus on spreading awareness about breast cancer.

"Any issue can only be resolved if you talk about it. People are apprehensive about breast cancer because the word 'breast' in there. People need to understand what they need to do, and make that choice.

"There is information available. There has to be enough awareness about it. Any issue which is suppressed, should be talked about not on just one day... Everyday," said the 52-year old, known for his stellar performance in 2002 movie "16 December".

The Pinkathon will see 50 visually impaired girls and 20 hearing impaired girls participate in different running categories.

Milind, whose next movie is with Saif Ali Khan in the Indian remake of hit Hollywood film 'Chef', added that more than promoting exercise, it is about changing the mentality of people and changing their lifestyles.

"It's not a question of hitting the gym, or running or lifting weights. It's about making the choices that are right for you."

--IANS

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