Rajput protests against ‘Padmavati’ swell in Gujarat
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Updated: Nov 13, 2017, 01.12 PM IST
SURAT: Protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming movie 'Padmavati' are swelling.
On Sunday, a massive rally was taken out by thousands belonging to 55 different religious and social organizations against the film in the city on Sunday.
People associated with Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and those belonging to Rajput, Karni and Gurjar communities warned against the release of the film that allegedly tarnishes the image of queen Padmavati. The rally started from Vanita Vishram and ended at district collectorate on Athwalines road where the protesters handed over a memorandum to district collector Mahendra Patel.
Local VHP leader Dinesh Navadia said, "We would not let this film to be released. The government would be responsible for any unpleasant development if the film is allowed to be shown in theatres. The film depicts Indian culture and history in a poor light. Attempts are being made to tarnish the image of Indian women, particularly those who were revered in our society."
Last month, a mob of Karni Sena and VHP members had destroyed a rangoli of depicting actress Deepika Padukone made by a local artist in a city-based mall. The movie is scheduled to release on December 1.
According to Mansinh Rathod, who is leading the Gujarat chapter of 'Karni Sena', Bhansali has "distorted the historical facts in the movie."
"We have learnt that there is a dream sequence in the movie wherein 'Rani Padmavati' has been shown romancing with 'Allaudin Khilji'. We condemn such a heinous portrayal our queen. 'Karni Sena' will never allow such movie to hit the theatres," Rathod said.
He said not just Gujarat, the movie must not be released anywhere in the country.
On Sunday, a massive rally was taken out by thousands belonging to 55 different religious and social organizations against the film in the city on Sunday.
People associated with Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and those belonging to Rajput, Karni and Gurjar communities warned against the release of the film that allegedly tarnishes the image of queen Padmavati. The rally started from Vanita Vishram and ended at district collectorate on Athwalines road where the protesters handed over a memorandum to district collector Mahendra Patel.
Local VHP leader Dinesh Navadia said, "We would not let this film to be released. The government would be responsible for any unpleasant development if the film is allowed to be shown in theatres. The film depicts Indian culture and history in a poor light. Attempts are being made to tarnish the image of Indian women, particularly those who were revered in our society."
Last month, a mob of Karni Sena and VHP members had destroyed a rangoli of depicting actress Deepika Padukone made by a local artist in a city-based mall. The movie is scheduled to release on December 1.
According to Mansinh Rathod, who is leading the Gujarat chapter of 'Karni Sena', Bhansali has "distorted the historical facts in the movie."
"We have learnt that there is a dream sequence in the movie wherein 'Rani Padmavati' has been shown romancing with 'Allaudin Khilji'. We condemn such a heinous portrayal our queen. 'Karni Sena' will never allow such movie to hit the theatres," Rathod said.
He said not just Gujarat, the movie must not be released anywhere in the country.
(This article was originally published in The Times of India)
