After Kabir Khan called the portrayal of Mughals in Hindi films "problematic and disturbing", 'The Empire' director Mitakshara Kumar has reacted. She said that he's an experienced person and "there must be some weight behind" what he said. "What I've seen of Mughals in Indian cinema is 'Mughal-E-Azam' and 'Jodhaa Akbar'. I think they are beautiful portrayals," Mitakshara further said.