Cleopatra and Padmavathi

Cleopatra had been Egypt’s queen.

No historical evidences lie.

Many versions of her tale circulate.

In all versions she is shown as beauty.

She has been dignified by Shakespeare

In his play, Antony and Cleopatra.

She has been on satire by Bernard Shaw

In his play, Caesar and Cleopatra.

Both plays were welcome and read all over.

The pride of Egypt was not held at stake.

The literary merit was taken into account.

The cultured Hindus stall Padmavathy’s  release.

23.11.2017

( A Hindi Movie about Padmavathi was stalled by some Raj Put caste outfits from displeasure in the portrayal of the queen Padmavathi alias Padmini)