Padmaavat row: Karni Sena agrees to watch film ahead of its release
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena agrees to watch film ahead of its release

India TV News  

The Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a group opposing film ‘Padmaavat’, said today it was ready to watch the Bollywood period drama as offered by Bhansali productions to end the deadlock on the issue. The film, slated to be released on January 25, has been been facing protests by Karni Sena and other fringe groups over allegations that historical facts were distorted in the flick. The filmmaker had assured us one year ago that he will go for a special screening and now he has written for the screening and we are ready for that,” Sena leader Lokendra Singh Kalvi, who was in Uttar Pradesh, told PTI over the phone. Bhansali production had on January 20 written a letter to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Rajput Sabha, Jaipur, inviting them to watch the film and assured that the film showcased the honour and valour of the Rajput community.

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Controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat to re-release in theatres: Check why it was banned in Malaysia
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Controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat to re-release in theatres: Check why it was banned in Malaysia

Live Mint  

On January 25, marking seven years of Bollywood movie Padmaavat, actor Ranveer Singh announced that the movie will re-release in theatres. Padmaavat controversy Bollywood film Padmaavat faced major controversy over its historical accuracy and portrayal of women. The situation escalated with threats of violence and death directed at the film’s director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and lead actress, Deepika Padukone. Ranveer …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ to re-release in theatres
2 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ to re-release in theatres

The Hindu  

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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Starrer 'Padmaavat' To Re-Release THIS Friday
2 months ago

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Starrer 'Padmaavat' To Re-Release THIS Friday

ABP News  

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India TV News  

Following the trend of re-releases, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 epic film Padmaavat is set to hit the big screens again, the makers announced on Wednesday. Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles in the movie, Padmaavat is coming back to theatres on its seventh anniversary. Based on Padmaavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film …

Kangana Ranaut says film industry didn't support Emergency like it did Deepika Padukone's Padmaavat, Alia's Udta Punjab
6 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj in trouble, Karni Sena warns film will meet Padmaavat's fate
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India Today  

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India Today  

Actor Prakash Raj, who has recently become quite vocal politically, has now questioned why the new Karnataka government is not taking any action against the banning of Rajinikanth's upcoming film Kaala in the state. Earlier, in a tweet, he asked whether the JD-Congress government will let the fringe elements take the law into their own hands and make it another …

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India Today  

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Hey Akal Takht, Here’s Why You Cannot Form a Censor Board

The Quint  

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Padmaavat: SC rejects petition to ban last scene of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film
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India TV News  

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Padmaavat: Delhi High Court rejects plea alleging glorification of Sati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat: Delhi High Court rejects plea alleging glorification of Sati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film

Firstpost  

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PadMan box-office collection day 3: Akshay Kumar’s film shows good trend, earns 40.05 cr
7 years, 1 month ago

PadMan box-office collection day 3: Akshay Kumar’s film shows good trend, earns 40.05 cr

India TV News  

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Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar’s PadMan for being based on a ‘taboo subject’
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India TV News  

The Akshay Kumat, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor starrer film PadMan has finally hit the cinema halls. The country’s Federal Censor Board has refused to give its nod for the release of the R Balki-directed film, which also stars Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor in pivotal roles. “We can’t allow our film distributors to import films which are against our …

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The complainant and the like-minded persons who are carrying unjustified prejudice against the movie would be better advised to realise the folly of their acts, the Judge said.Portrayal of the characters of ‘Maharani Padmavati’ and the King of Chittorgarh as depicted therein would fill the heart of every citizen of this country, more particularly those of Rajasthan and Mewar, with. …

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

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Live Law  

The complainant and the like-minded persons who are carrying unjustified prejudice against the movie would be better advised to realise the folly of their acts, the Judge said.Portrayal of the characters of ‘Maharani Padmavati’ and the King of Chittorgarh as depicted therein would fill the heart of every citizen of this country, more particularly those of Rajasthan and Mewar, with. …

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika is the new Padmaavat: Are fringe groups India's new censor board?
7 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika is the new Padmaavat: Are fringe groups India's new censor board?

India Today  

The Padmaavat storm has barely blown over, and Bollywood is already on the brink of witnessing another furore. Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi might soon face a Padmaavat with Brahmin group Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha, in Rajasthan, playing the Karni Sena in this controversy. The chief of the fringe outfit claims that the period film has "objectionable" scenes featuring …

Manikarnika: Rajput Karni Sena backs Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha's claims over 'historical tampering' in film
7 years, 1 month ago

Manikarnika: Rajput Karni Sena backs Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha's claims over 'historical tampering' in film

Firstpost  

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After Padmaavat, Shri Rajput Karni Sena now backs Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha’s protest against Manikarnika

India TV News  

Shree Rajput Karni Sena, which strongly opposed the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat has decided to support Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha’s protest against Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika. Shree Rajput Karni Sena founder Lokendra Singh Kalvi, asked if his outfit is lending support to the Brahmin Mahasabha in its fight against the film, said, "Agar Brahmin ka khoon bahega to …

Padmaavat box-office collections: Deepika Padukone starrer touches Rs 225 cr in domestic earnings
7 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat continues to hold steady at the box-office, both in India and abroad. The film has been breaking records ever since it hit theater screens on 25 January this year after a slew of violent protests, agitation and threats from fringe groups across various corners in India. Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, Ranveer …

Karni vs Karni on 'Padmaavat': 'Fake' group gave up protests, says chief
7 years, 1 month ago

Karni vs Karni on 'Padmaavat': 'Fake' group gave up protests, says chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Shree Rajput Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi, who spearheaded the protest against 'Padmaavat', on Saturday dismissed reports that his outfit has withdrawn protests against the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film and said it must be some "fake news" circulated by a "fake Karni Sena". Reports quoted Lokendra Singh saying, “There are many fake Karni Senas emerging in India.” Lokendra …

Padmaavat producer withdraws plea seeking police protection
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat producer withdraws plea seeking police protection

India TV News  

In a sudden turn of events, the producer of Padmaavat today withdrew a petition from the Gujarat High Court seeking a direction to the state government to provide police protection to theatres wanting to screen the movie. The film's producer had claimed that exhibitors were ready to screen the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie in Gujarat but feared violence from fringe …

Padmaavat producer withdraws petition seeking police protection from Gujarat HC
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat producer withdraws petition seeking police protection from Gujarat HC

India TV News  

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News in Numbers: ‘Padmaavat’ collects Rs220 crore worldwide in first week of release
7 years, 1 month ago

News in Numbers: ‘Padmaavat’ collects Rs220 crore worldwide in first week of release

Live Mint  

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Padmaavat: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film loses out on business worth Rs 37 cr due to protests around release
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film loses out on business worth Rs 37 cr due to protests around release

Firstpost  

Due to protests, widespread unrest and five states and one union territory not screening Padmaavat, it has reportedly lost out on business worth Rs 37 crore Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat hit theater screens on 25 January amidst raging protests. Claiming that the movie lost out on business of somewhere between Rs 35 - 37 crore, Adarsh added that …

Amar Singh comes out in support of Padmaavat, pleads PM Modi to allow release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP
7 years, 1 month ago

Amar Singh comes out in support of Padmaavat, pleads PM Modi to allow release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP

India TV News  

Amar Singh comes out in support of Padmaavat, pleads PM Modi to allow release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP The controversial flick was released in India on January 25, however a few states refused to screen the movie under pressure from fringe outfit Karni Sena. Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh on Monday urged for the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat …

Padmaavat row: Chetan Bhagat supports Prasoon Joshi, says his decision of skipping JLF is right
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat row: Chetan Bhagat supports Prasoon Joshi, says his decision of skipping JLF is right

India TV News  

Padmaavat row: Chetan Bhagat supports Prasoon Joshi, says his decision of skipping JLF is right The Karni Sena had warned the chief of Central Board of Film Certification, Prasoon Joshi to not attend the Jaipur Literature Festival. Popular writer Chetan Bhagat supported Prasoon Joshi's decision to pull out of the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival, saying he would have done the …

Man who burnt two buses to protest against Padmaavat, fails to correctly spell the movie’s name
7 years, 2 months ago

Man who burnt two buses to protest against Padmaavat, fails to correctly spell the movie’s name

Op India  

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Padmaavat row: Karni Sena to make film on Bhansali's mother titled Leela Ki Leela
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena to make film on Bhansali's mother titled Leela Ki Leela

India Today  

After what seems like a year of anger and controversy, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, starring Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, finally hit the screens. The film came under heavy fire from fringe groups like the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, who have accused the filmmaker of "distorting" history, and insulting Rani Padmini of Chittor. The Karni Sena has now …

Karni Sena should demand Padmaavat ban for making Rajputs so good that it's bad
7 years, 2 months ago

Karni Sena should demand Padmaavat ban for making Rajputs so good that it's bad

India Today  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat is a strange film. Padmaavat, that was earlier a paean to Chittor's famous queen, Rani Padmini and was named Padmavati after her, faced stiff protests from the Karni Sena right when Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his team began shooting. MOVIE REVIEW: PADMAAVAT So when viewers actually defied the Karni Sena's threats and walked to the windows …

Protests in Rajasthan, business as usual in Gujarat
7 years, 2 months ago

Protests in Rajasthan, business as usual in Gujarat

The Hindu  

While Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh gave it a miss, the ₹150-crore Sanjay Leela Bhansali period drama Padmaavat was released on 4,000 screens across the country on Thursday. In Gujarat, the nationwide bandh call given by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena and other community social groups against the release of the film drew a tepid response, with educational institutions, offices …

Padmaavat hits screens amid protests as curious viewers flock movie halls; four states may draw Supreme Court ire for disobeying order
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat hits screens amid protests as curious viewers flock movie halls; four states may draw Supreme Court ire for disobeying order

Firstpost  

A fringe outfit, Kshatriya Mahasabha, on Thursday announced a Rs 51 lakh bounty on Padmaavat director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s head. Kshatriya community will contribute & give the person a reward of Rs 1 Crore who chops off Deepika Padukone's ears and nose: Gajendra Singh, President Kshatriya Mahasabha #Padmaavat pic.twitter.com/OP9R4EmaG1 — ANI UP/Uttarakhand January 25, 2018 The outfit’s vice-president Thakur Diwakar …

Padmaavat screened across country amid tight security; BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, Karni Sena leader detained
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat screened across country amid tight security; BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, Karni Sena leader detained

Firstpost  

Controversial film ‘Padmaavat’ was released on Thursday in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, amid tight security arrangements and protests in several parts of the country. The film Padmaavat_,_ which has courted much controversy recently, was released on Thursday amid tight security arrangements and protests in several parts of the country. Undeterred by the threat calls given by protesters led by organisations …

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate
7 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate

India TV News  

Pakistan censor board has cleared the controversial Indian film “Padmaavat” without any cuts for screening in the Muslim majority country. “Central Board of Film Censors has declared a feature film containing Indian cast and crew, ‘Padmaavat’, without any excision suitable for public exhibition in the cinemas with a ‘U’ certification,” he wrote on Twitter. With the clearance, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s …

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking action against Karni Sena
7 years, 2 months ago

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking action against Karni Sena

India TV News  

A PIL was today filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking action against Karni Sena activists for "disturbing peace" in the wake of the release of "Padmaavat". The PIL, filed by advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal, also sought directions from the court that the governments of those states where incidents of violence and protests took place be held accountable and …

Padmaavat released amid violent protests across country: Who Said What
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat released amid violent protests across country: Who Said What

India TV News  

Padmaavat released amid violent protests across country: Who Said What Quiet since long on the issue of threats and violence perpetrated by Karni Sena and other fringe outfits, the opposition leaders were quick to attack the BJP Government for alleged inaction against protests after Wednesday violence. Rahul Gandhi Leading the charge, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at …

While Rahul blames BJP, Digvijaya Singh opposes Padmaavat and Karni Sena extends support to Congress
7 years, 2 months ago

While Rahul blames BJP, Digvijaya Singh opposes Padmaavat and Karni Sena extends support to Congress

Op India  

Despite being on a six month long break as he undertakes the Narmada Yatra, Digvijaya Singh came out to voice his support to anti-Padmavat protests and said that films which ‘hurt sentiments of any religion or caste’ should not be made. Films which hurt sentiments of any religion or caste should not be made: Digvijaya Singh on #Padmaavat pic.twitter.com/NdhEXMVKxQ — …

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday two petitions which sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the state governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP and Haryana for not taking steps to ensure law and order before the release of controversial movie ‘Padmaavat’ and not providing enough security to theatres.It is to be noted that a bench headed by Chief …

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday two petitions which sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the state governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP and Haryana for not taking steps to ensure law and order before the release of controversial movie ‘Padmaavat’ and not providing enough security to theatres.It is to be noted that a bench headed by Chief …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena denies role in stone pelting on school bus, says 'plot being created to weaken our protest'
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena denies role in stone pelting on school bus, says 'plot being created to weaken our protest'

India TV News  

The Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Thursday denied any role in stone pelting on a school bus in Gurugram in Haryana over the screening of "Padmaavat". Speaking to IANS, Vijendra Singh, Karni Sena spokesperson, said: "Rajputs can never even think of attacking a school bus. We have never run away.," he said, adding those who pelted stones were not known …

Padmaavat row: SC to hear pleas against four states and Karni Sena on Monday for violence over film's release
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: SC to hear pleas against four states and Karni Sena on Monday for violence over film's release

Firstpost  

SC agreed to hear on Monday two separate petitions seeking contempt action against four state govts and the Karni Sena violating its order on Padmaavat New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Monday two separate petitions seeking contempt action against four state governments and the Shree Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena for violating its order allowing the …

Padmaavat row: SC to hear contempt petitions against 4 states, Karni Sena on Jan 29 for violence over Bhansali’s movie
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: SC to hear contempt petitions against 4 states, Karni Sena on Jan 29 for violence over Bhansali’s movie

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday two separate petitions seeking contempt action against four state governments and the Shree Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena for violating its order allowing the all-India release of controversial Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’. Both petitions referred to the various apex court orders allowing exhibition of movie in theatres across India with the observation that …

I saw Padmaavat and I have no idea why Karni Sena is opposing it
7 years, 2 months ago

I saw Padmaavat and I have no idea why Karni Sena is opposing it

Op India  

*mild spoilers disclaimers apply* As a movie buff, I generally watch most movies within the first few days of release, and for Padmaavat, I had to see it first day first show, thanks to all the hype and hooplah. So yes would you question me for wondering what was all a brouhaha when they said Khilji is being ‘shown in …

Padmaavat Twitter review: Ranveer Singh leaves an impact on audience with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual spectacle
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Twitter review: Ranveer Singh leaves an impact on audience with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual spectacle

India TV News  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat has released and it goes without saying that the undying craze that people have for the film was visible in the cinema halls. The movie featured Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in pivotal roles. It seems that Twitter is in the support of the film and people are saying that there …

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan
7 years, 2 months ago

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan

The Quint  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmaavat was on Wednesday cleared for release in Pakistan, said the censor board's top official. “Padmaavat has been declared fit for public exhibition in the cinema houses without any excision by Central Board of Film Censors," Mobashir Hasan told IANS via social media from Islamabad. He said that for the film's certification, the CBFC co-opted …

Padmaavat protests: Karni Sena hooligans disgrace Rajput community as BJP-ruled states bow down to fringe elements
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat protests: Karni Sena hooligans disgrace Rajput community as BJP-ruled states bow down to fringe elements

Firstpost  

There could not be any prizes for guessing how the state should have dealt with such elements who do not believe in the Constitution and the law of the land and want to Talibanize the state and society. The likes of Rajput Karni Sena, Pravin Togadia, Hardik Patel and host of other fringe elements who have taken to the streets …

Padmaavat full movie leaked: Facebook page live streams Bhansali film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat full movie leaked: Facebook page live streams Bhansali film

India Today  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's just-released film Padmaavat is in the middle of an out-and-out war, with a Facebook page adding to its woes by leaking the full film online. While several cities are burning, thanks to the Shri Rajput Karni Sena and other political groups that have been protesting against the release of the film, a Facebook page has gone ahead …

Karni Sena should feel betrayed. Padmaavat deserved none of these protests
7 years, 2 months ago

Karni Sena should feel betrayed. Padmaavat deserved none of these protests

India Today  

Lavish sets, extravagant costumes, exquisite cinematography. Padmaavat is based on an epic poem written by the 16th Century Sufi poet, Malik Muhammad Jayasi, which tells the story of Chittor's beautiful Rani Padmini, and how she committed self-immolation to avoid falling into the hands of Turkish invader Alauddin Khilji. Fringe outfits like the Shri Rajput Karni Sena stormed the streets, saying …

Bollywood film Padmaavat released amid tight security
7 years, 2 months ago

Bollywood film Padmaavat released amid tight security

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Hindu right-wing groups have vandalised public and private properties and attacked cinema halls across five Indian states protesting against the release of Bollywood film “Padmaavat”. Members of Karni Sena heading the protests participated in a “bike rally” on Thursday in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, asking for a ban on the film. Alauddin Khilji is an …

Multiplexes in 4 States Not to Screen Padmaavat as Karni Sena Runs Riot
7 years, 2 months ago

Multiplexes in 4 States Not to Screen Padmaavat as Karni Sena Runs Riot

News 18  

New Delhi: A school bus was attacked in Gurugram, a car was torched in Bhopal, a fringe outfit in UP declared a bounty on Deepika Padukone’s nose and roads were blocked at many places as violence spread to several states a day ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’. Karni Sena members protesting the movie damaged two state …

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states

Firstpost  

A bus was torched and a highway blocked in Haryana’s Gurugram where people protesting against Padmaavat violated prohibitory orders while the police had to use force to disperse an agitating mob in Lucknow. Jaipur/Mumbai: A school bus was attacked in Gurugram, a fringe outfit in Uttar Pradesh declared a bounty on Deepika Padukone’s nose while roads were blocked at many …

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