Mumbai: Salman Khan, who has worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali thrice in the past, spoke about the Padmavati row that is making headlines for all wrong reasons every day.


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The film which was initially slated to release on December 1, has been indefinitely postponed.


Talking about the controversy, Salman, during a session at an event said, “No one gains from a controversy around a film, and only leads to loss. The film gets delayed, people panic and refrain from going to theatres. In fact, theatre owners also get scared that the screening of the film might lead to protest outside their cinema halls.”


"I don't think it's fair to hurt anyone's sentiments or to comment on a film without seeing it first," added the actor, who worked with Bhansali in Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Saawariya.


Talking further about the issue around Padmavati, Salman said: "In this case, there are so many developments, we don't know what is right and what is wrong. Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) and Supreme Court need to take a decision. We will respect the decision that CBFC takes as it is a government body."


However, Salman had expressed solidarity with Deepika Padukone, the actress who essays the titular role in the film, when she had visited the sets of Bigg Boss 11 to promote Padmavati.


Salman asked Deepika if Padmavati is her third film with Ranveer Singh. Deepika (who plays Rani Padmavati) answered by saying both ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ – because she doesn’t share screen space with him (Ranveer who essays Alauddin Khilji) at all in the film. Though the two actors are a part of the film, they do not feature in any of the scenes. Salman purposely threw this question at her so that those protesting against the film could get a clear answer.


Moreover, Salman also delivered a dialogue from the trailer of the film that upholds the pride and glory of the Rajputs. Shahid Kapoor, who has teamed up with Bhansali for the first time, portrays Maharawal Ratan Singh, the brave Rajput warrior and the King of Chittor.


(With IANS inputs)