Director Laxman Utekar's much-anticipated historical drama Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has found itself at the center of controversy. To understand the different perspectives surrounding this issue, ETimes spoke to veteran writer Kamlesh Pandey, film historian Dilip Thakur, veteran producer Mukesh Bhatt, talented actor Milind Gunaji, trade expert Saurabh Varma, and filmmaker Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi. Each of them shared their unique take on the matter, shedding light on the complexities of making historical films in India today.