Samrat Prithviraj is caste neutral, doesn't depict king as Rajput or Gurjar: Yash Raj Films tell Delhi HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj is caste neutral, doesn't depict king as Rajput or Gurjar: Yash Raj Films tell Delhi HC

Firstpost  

Delhi High Court disposed of a plea against ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ that alleged that the movie depicts the ruler as a Rajput king Yash Raj Films, makers of Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Samrat Prithviraj’, told the Delhi High Court that the film is caste neutral and does not depict King Prithviraj Chauhan as Rajput or Gurjar. The film is only centered on glorifying the Indian warrior and king – ‘Samrat Prithviraj’,” the producers’ counsel made the statement at the court. The court on Wednesday disposed of a plea against ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ that alleged that the movie depicts the ruler as a Rajput king. The producer’s counsel said that it has not posted uploads on different websites related to the movie describing Prithviraj Chauhan as Rajput king and that only the poster of the movie has been produced and circulated by them, which does not describe the king as either Rajput or Gurjar.

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Bollywood’s Rajput Kings: Beyond Shiny Swords, Moustaches & ‘Hindu’ Crusaders
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Bollywood’s Rajput Kings: Beyond Shiny Swords, Moustaches & ‘Hindu’ Crusaders

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2 years, 9 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj Made Tax-Free in UP, CM Says It 'Gives Inspiration to Learn from Mistakes of the Past'

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday declared period action drama Samrat Prithviraj tax-free in Uttar Pradesh after attending a special screening of the movie with his cabinet colleagues. The screening of the movie was held at Lok Bhawan and was also attended by Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chillar, who star in the movie, and director Chandra …

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2 years, 9 months ago

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India TV News  

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Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar starrer 'Samrat Prithviraj' banned in Oman, Kuwait. Here's why
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar starrer 'Samrat Prithviraj' banned in Oman, Kuwait. Here's why

India TV News  

Highlights Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar’s historical drama 'Samrat Prithviraj' is banned in Oman and Kuwait Akshay Kumar plays the role of Prithviraj Chauhan in the upcoming film Samrat Prithviraj will release in cinema halls on June 3 The historical epic 'Samrat Prithviraj', which stars Akshay Kumar in the titular role, has been banned in Kuwait and Oman. Directed by Dr Chandraprakash …

Samrat Prithviraj FIRST review: Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar's chemistry stands out, action is incredible
2 years, 9 months ago

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India TV News  

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Akshay Kumar's 'Samrat Prithviraj' caste neutral, glorifies Indian warrior: Film producers to HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar's 'Samrat Prithviraj' caste neutral, glorifies Indian warrior: Film producers to HC

India TV News  

The makers of the film ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that the movie is caste neutral and only centered on glorifying the Indian warrior and king - Samrat Prithviraj. The film is only centered on glorifying the Indian warrior and king - Samrat Prithviraj,” the producers' counsel made the statement. Petitioner Gurjar Samaj Sarv Sangathan Sabha Ekta …

Samrat Prithviraj trailer: Akshay Kumar prepares for an epic battle. Watch
2 years, 9 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj trailer: Akshay Kumar prepares for an epic battle. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The almost two-and-a-half-minute long trailer showcased Samrat Prithviraj's courage, as he prepares to fight enemy forces. The description of the trailer on YouTube read, “Watch the courage of the Aakhri Hindu Samrat.” Sharing the film's trailer on Instagram, Akshay wrote, “A battle for truth and respect. Celebrate #SamratPrithviraj Chauhan only at a theatre near you on 3rd June.” Written and …

Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj is now Samrat Prithviraj after Karni Sena's objections
2 years, 9 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

The makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer Prithviraj have changed the film's name after facing criticism from Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a Rajasthan-based organisation that had previously disrupted the release of the 2018 film Padmaavat. Karni Sena had recently filed a PIL demanding the makers to add Samrat before Prithviraj's name in the film's title to respect the stature of the 12th-century …

Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj is now Samrat Prithviraj
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj is now Samrat Prithviraj

India Today  

The title of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film, Prithiviraj has now been changed to Samrat Prithviraj. The film's makers, YRF has penned an official letter to Shri Rajput Karni Sena President, informing him about the development. After numerous meetings and service of notice, Prithiviraj makers YRF, considering the sentiment and demand of the Rajput community, on May 27, has agreed to …

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Prithviraj' name changed to 'Samrat Prithviraj'
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Prithviraj' name changed to 'Samrat Prithviraj'

India TV News  

The title of Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Prithviraj' has been changed the film is now called 'Samrat Prithviraj', according to a letter issued by Yash Raj Films. The letter reads: "We, Yash Raj Films Private Limited, have been one of the leading production houses and distribution companies since its inception in the 1970s and continue to grow as …

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Firstpost  

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2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj Lands In Another Controversy

News 18  

Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his next movie, Prithviraj. As reported by E-Times, Akhil Bharatiya Veer Gurjar Mahasabha has said that Prithviraj was a Gurjar and therefore he should be presented in the film not as a Rajput, but as a Gurjar. The entertainment portal also reports that Mahasabha’s Rajasthan state president, Manish Bhargad, claimed to have met the …

Prithviraj Chauhan was a Gurjar king, depict him accordingly: Community body to film-maker
2 years, 10 months ago

Prithviraj Chauhan was a Gurjar king, depict him accordingly: Community body to film-maker

India TV News  

Highlights Akshay Kumar plays the role of Prithviraj Chauhan in an upcoming movie Prithviraj will release in cinema halls on June 3 The film producer had assured last year that nothing against the community will be shown in movie Claiming that the 12th-century warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan was a Gurjar and not a Rajput, a Gurjar organisation on Friday reiterated …

Watch: Akshay Kumar says teaser of Prithviraj captures essence of the king's life, soul of YRF's maiden historical
3 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Akshay Kumar says teaser of Prithviraj captures essence of the king's life, soul of YRF's maiden historical

Firstpost  

Prithviraj, which also marks the acting debut of former Miss World Manushi Chillar, is slated to release in cinemas on 21 January, 2022. Yash Raj Films is making its first historical film with Prithviraj, which is based on the life and valour of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. He says, “The teaser of Prithviraj captures the soul of the film, the essence …

Kshatriya Mahasabha Protests Against Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj In Chandigarh
3 years, 9 months ago

Kshatriya Mahasabha Protests Against Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj In Chandigarh

News 18  

Controversies surrounding period drama films are not new. A similar controversy has surrounded Prithviraj, the most-awaited project of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. Last month, a radical caste-based organisation from Rajasthan, Karni Sena, objected to the title of the film based on the life of the great Rajput king, Prithviraj Chauhan. People associated with the Kshatriya Mahasabha said the name of …

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