Was distortion of history shown in Baji Rao Mastani desirable?

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In the film Baji Rao Mastani historical facts were distorted. Baji Rao Mastani had received the majority of awards in Filmfare 2016 and other awards. But if the history of Peshwa Baji Rao is studied it will be seen that many facts had been distorted in the film. Firstly the character of Kashi Bai which was played by Priyanka Chopra had been larger than life and absurt in the film and very different from history. Firstly Kashi Bai had certain form of arthritis in her legs and for those reasons for most part of her life remained in bed. So for most part of her life it was not possible to have normal movement. But in the film she was not only shown to be a normal woman, but beyond that she was shown to be a competitior and rival of Mastani. At the end of the film in the song “pinga” she was shown to dance with Deepika Padukone in the Courtyard. For historians it is very painful and pathetic. For the heirs of Kashi Bai it is even more insulting.