Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati has landed itself in trouble with the Rajput Karni Sena in Jaipur. SLB was assaulted and slapped by a few members of the group on the sets of the film. Apparently, the group has problems with the way Rani Padmini of Chittor is being portrayed in the film.
The group protested on the sets of Padmavati while shooting in the Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur. To control the situation, SLB’s bodyguards fired gunshots in the air. In an interview with ANI, founder of the Rajput Karni Sena, Lokendra Singh Kalvi said that things that didn’t exist in history shouldn’t be shown in films.
He further added:
Under our nose, on land of Rajputs they tampered wth history of our ancestors. Would Bhansali dare to go to Germany and make a film on Hitler.
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Padmavati is a period drama film which will star Deepika Padukone in the title role, with Shahid Kapoor playing the role of Raja Ratan Singh and Ranveer will be seen essaying the role of Alauddin Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi sultan, who is enamoured by Padmavati. Slated for release on 17 November, the film also features Aditi Rao Hyadri and Jim Sarbh of Neerja fame in pivotal roles.
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And our B-Town celebs are really shocked and saddened by this violent incident and took to social media lending their support to the filmmaker. Here’s what they have to say about it:
As a team, we are making ‘Padmavati’ keeping in mind the sensitivities and emotions of the people of Rajasthan and the Rajput community.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Sanjay Sir is one of the most accomplished & authentic filmmakers we have in India, & he wont ever do anything to hurt anyones feelings.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Whats happened is very unfortunate. We hope the people of Rajasthan will understand & empathise with our intentions & give us their support.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
In a state of shock!deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday’s events!#Padmavati
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
As Padmavati I can assure you that there is absolutely no distortion of history.#Padmavati
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
Our only endeavour is & has always been to share with the world the story of this courageous & powerful woman in the purest form there is.
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
Am appalled at what has happened with Sanjay Bhansali….this is the time for all us as an industry to stand by our people and fraternity!!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2017
Am exceptionally happy to see the support coming in from members of the film fraternity….#IstandbySLB ….this is time we need each other
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 28, 2017
And for all those so called protectors of history!!! Have you read the script of the film??? Do you know facts??? So then just SHUT UP!!!!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 28, 2017
The pain on #SanjayLeelaBhansali ‘s face should reach the heart of each one of us! This could have been u or (cont) https://t.co/T1rlxQ35Q8
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 28, 2017
the assault on #sanjayleelaBhansali is shocking deplorable.there r other ways to protest.Sanjay is the sweetest kindest person I know.
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) January 28, 2017
I condemn attack by goons on #SanjayLeelaBhansali. It is unfortunate & shameful. But to give it a communal angel by some is equally shameful
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 28, 2017
जो ग़लत है, वो ग़लत है। हिंसा ग़लत है, ग़ैरक़ानूनी है। आवाज़ उठा सकते हैं, हाथ नहीं। #SanjayLeelaBhansali
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) January 28, 2017
It’s appalling to hear what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali .im so saddened..Violence is not what our forefathers taught us..
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) January 27, 2017
I’m waiting to see how many people are punished for what they’ve done to #SanjayLeelaBhansali & his crew. There’s enough evidence.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 27, 2017
Just got the news on what has happened on the #padmavati set. This is mockery of democracy.My full support to #SanjayLeelaBhansali &the crew
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) January 27, 2017
1st they stop release of films..now they r trying to stop films from being made. Attack on #SanjayLeelaBhansali is SHAMEFUL #IstandbySLB
— Kabir Khan (@kabirkhankk) January 28, 2017
Disgusted horrified! Gundaraj running the country? Appalled beyond words with wht happened w/ #SanjayLeelaBhansali sir.Can’t believe my eyes
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) January 27, 2017
What kind of a country are v living in? Disgusted to hear about what happened with #SanjayLeelaBhansali Sir.These people should be punished.
— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) January 27, 2017
Who has made these ‘gundas’ the upholders of my country’s morality and history .. my India is not so parochial #SanjayLeelaBhansali
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) January 27, 2017
Horrifying & Disgusting incident! Miscreants must be punished! We stand with you #SanjayLeelaBhansali Sir!
— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) January 27, 2017
People should be held accountable for this shameful act.Horrified by what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali #Padmavati sets.
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) January 27, 2017
#SanjayLeelaBhansali slapped on his own set by vigilante group… shining example of tolerant India!!!!!! SHAME
— Swara Bhaskar (@ReallySwara) January 27, 2017
We all praised and lauded #MerylStreep and her speech. We must all stand by #SanjayLeelaBhansali. #RuleOfLaw
— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) January 27, 2017
Disturbed and saddened at what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali . Inaction will only embolden others….and that’s Anarchy.
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) January 28, 2017
Movies..our biggest industry & yet we allow our movie makers to be attacked for their vision. Horrified. #IstandbySLB #SanjayLeelaBhansali
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) January 28, 2017
Saddened to hear what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali .. at his shoot in Jaipur.
What drives people to behave so deplorably..— mandira bedi (@mandybedi) January 28, 2017
What happened with #SanjayLeelaBhansali is disgusting & completely unacceptable. No matter what, violence is never the answer. #IstandbySLB
— Rajpal Yadav (@rajpalofficial) January 28, 2017
Freedom of expression & tolerance r the basis of democracy.Incident in Jaipur was regressive! #SanjayLeelaBhansali #Padmavati #Undemocratic
— Rahul Dev Official (@RahulDevRising) January 28, 2017
I simply cannot fathom wat goes on in ppl’s minds tat makes violence justifiable!#SanjayLeelaBhansali has d rights 2 make a film as he likes
— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) January 28, 2017
I am appalled and deeply saddened to hear that #SanjayLeelaBhansali was attacked. There are non violent ways to protest, this is criminal.
— Soha Ali Khan (@sakpataudi) January 28, 2017
#SanjayLeelaBhansali Sir attack is unpardonable. Video made with Karni slogan, certain people do this to project d intolerance environment.
— PAYAL ROHATGI (@Payal_Rohatgi) January 28, 2017
Violence with #SanjayLeelaBhansali truly sad.When Art is hurt the nation is pained. #IStandBySLB
— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) January 28, 2017
Shocked! #SanjayLeelaBhansali..My hearts beating for the great man..We are all with you and love you!..What an absolute embarrassment India!
— Prateik Babbar (@prateikbabbar) January 28, 2017
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai said:
I strongly condemn this kind of unruly behaviour of one section of society to attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his unit on pre judgemental basis. Its responsibility of state govt to protect film makers who come to shoot and promote tourism through cinema in their historical monuments and icons. There is always a censor to look into it if any objectionable facts are there. Bhansali is a responsible film maker.
