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After Violent Protests Against Padmaavat, Karni Sena Says It With Roses
After a day of violent protests across 6 states against Padmaavat, Rajput group Karni Sena, which has been spearheading the protests, resorted to Gandhigiri outside a movie theatre in Lucknow.
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'Padmaavat Shouldn't Run': Karni Sena Vandalises Theatre, Defies Court
Karni Sena, the fringe group that has been at the forefront of protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, Padmaavat, has refused to back down after the Supreme Court told states that they could not ban the movie on grounds of risk to public order. Its leader, Lokendra Singh, asked social organisations across the country to make sure that the mo...
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Padmaavat Highlights: Karni Sena Protests After Top Court Verdict
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film "Padmaavat", that has provoked anger among Rajput groups, cannot be banned by states, the Supreme Court said today. The producers of the film, which is to be released on January 25, had moved court against the ban by four states - Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
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"Padmavat", Cleared By Censor Board, Stays Banned In Rajasthan
"Padmavat", cleared by the censor board and expected to hit the theatres on January 25, will not be screened in Rajasthan, said the state's home minister today. Gulab Chand Kataria said the film would not be released in Rajasthan as the orders of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje stand.
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Was Asked To Join Panel To Certify "Padmavati": Former Royal
The censor board asked the erstwhile Mewar royal family to join a panel to help certify Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati", which had angered Rajput community leaders for allegedly portraying the queen in a 'bad light', a member of the family said today.
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Padmavati Controversy Live: Karni Sena Says "Regrettable" After Body Found Hanging At Jaipur's Nahargarh Fort
Demonstrations, disruptions and violent threats by the Rajput Karni Sena and other fringe groups against Sanjay Leela Bansali's film 'Padmavati' took a grotesque turn on Friday when a dead body was found hanging at the Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur.
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Javed Akhtar Accused Of Inciting Communal Enmity, Complaint Filed
Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has insulted the Rajputs, the Karni Sena, a group that has been spearheading the protests against Bollywood film Padmavati, has alleged. The group has said he would be "banned" from Rajasthan and a complaint has been filed against Mr Akhtar, asking that the police lodge a case against him for inciting communal enmity.
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'200% With Padmavati' Says Ranveer Singh, New Threat Issued: 10 Facts
"Padmavati", the 190-crore film that has run into widespread opposition from politicians, is unlikely to be released till next year, said sources in Viacom-18, the studio that has produced the movie. Promotions for the movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Deepika Padukone, will be reduced. Because the producers initially int...
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Padmavati Makers Say Release May Be Shifted To 2018: Sources
The film Padmavati may not be released until next year, with its producers hinting at putting their plans on hold amid unrelenting protests in several states by Rajput groups.
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Petitions Can't Create Disharmony: Supreme Court Nixes Padmavati Ban
For the second time this month, the Supreme Court refused to ban Padmavati, stating that the censor board must first review the film and provide its verdict. The Rs 190-crore movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has incited protests by Rajput and other Hindu groups, who allege that it distorts history, is offensive, and will provoke vio...
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From Amarinder Singh To Shivraj Chouhan, 'Super-Censors' Group Grows
Captain Amarinder Singh, senior Congress leader and Chief Minister of Punjab, has joined the chorus of politicians who are demanding a ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 200-crore new film, "Padmavati".
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No Quick Review Of Padmavati: Censor Board Turns Down Producers' Request
A day after the producers of "Padmavati" said they had indefinitely delayed the release of the film, the censor board has turned down their request to quickly review and certify the film, reports news agency ANI.
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Padmavati Row: Haryana BJP Leader Supports Call To Behead Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Highlights
In light of increasing protests, the producers of Padmavati, which was slated to be released on December 1, have deferred the film's release. The decision to delay the release of the film comes after protests erupted across the country over the film's controversial content. Rajput groups, including the Karni Sena, allege that the film distorted his...
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Padmavati Makers Defer Film's Release As Protests Intensify: 10 Facts
The producers of Bollywood film Padmavati said they have voluntarily deferred the release of the film -- slated for December 1 -- reported news agency Press Trust of India. A delay appeared inevitable as the Central Board of Film Certification, popularly called the censor board, withheld the movie's clearance last week, saying its paperwork ...
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Vasundhara Raje Asks Smriti Irani To Delay Padmavati Release: 10 Points
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje of Rajasthan, the epicentre of protests against the Deepika Padukone-starrer movie Padmavati, on Saturday broke her silence on the movie. In a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, Ms Raje asked that the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film be put on hold and a special panel of historians, filmmakers a...
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After Violent Protests Against Padmaavat, Karni Sena Says It With Roses
After a day of violent protests across 6 states against Padmaavat, Rajput group Karni Sena, which has been spearheading the protests, resorted to Gandhigiri outside a movie theatre in Lucknow.
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'Padmaavat Shouldn't Run': Karni Sena Vandalises Theatre, Defies Court
Karni Sena, the fringe group that has been at the forefront of protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, Padmaavat, has refused to back down after the Supreme Court told states that they could not ban the movie on grounds of risk to public order. Its leader, Lokendra Singh, asked social organisations across the country to make sure that the mo...
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Padmaavat Highlights: Karni Sena Protests After Top Court Verdict
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film "Padmaavat", that has provoked anger among Rajput groups, cannot be banned by states, the Supreme Court said today. The producers of the film, which is to be released on January 25, had moved court against the ban by four states - Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
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"Padmavat", Cleared By Censor Board, Stays Banned In Rajasthan
"Padmavat", cleared by the censor board and expected to hit the theatres on January 25, will not be screened in Rajasthan, said the state's home minister today. Gulab Chand Kataria said the film would not be released in Rajasthan as the orders of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje stand.
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Was Asked To Join Panel To Certify "Padmavati": Former Royal
The censor board asked the erstwhile Mewar royal family to join a panel to help certify Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati", which had angered Rajput community leaders for allegedly portraying the queen in a 'bad light', a member of the family said today.
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Padmavati Controversy Live: Karni Sena Says "Regrettable" After Body Found Hanging At Jaipur's Nahargarh Fort
Demonstrations, disruptions and violent threats by the Rajput Karni Sena and other fringe groups against Sanjay Leela Bansali's film 'Padmavati' took a grotesque turn on Friday when a dead body was found hanging at the Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur.
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Javed Akhtar Accused Of Inciting Communal Enmity, Complaint Filed
Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has insulted the Rajputs, the Karni Sena, a group that has been spearheading the protests against Bollywood film Padmavati, has alleged. The group has said he would be "banned" from Rajasthan and a complaint has been filed against Mr Akhtar, asking that the police lodge a case against him for inciting communal enmity.
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'200% With Padmavati' Says Ranveer Singh, New Threat Issued: 10 Facts
"Padmavati", the 190-crore film that has run into widespread opposition from politicians, is unlikely to be released till next year, said sources in Viacom-18, the studio that has produced the movie. Promotions for the movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Deepika Padukone, will be reduced. Because the producers initially int...
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Padmavati Makers Say Release May Be Shifted To 2018: Sources
The film Padmavati may not be released until next year, with its producers hinting at putting their plans on hold amid unrelenting protests in several states by Rajput groups.
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Petitions Can't Create Disharmony: Supreme Court Nixes Padmavati Ban
For the second time this month, the Supreme Court refused to ban Padmavati, stating that the censor board must first review the film and provide its verdict. The Rs 190-crore movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has incited protests by Rajput and other Hindu groups, who allege that it distorts history, is offensive, and will provoke vio...
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From Amarinder Singh To Shivraj Chouhan, 'Super-Censors' Group Grows
Captain Amarinder Singh, senior Congress leader and Chief Minister of Punjab, has joined the chorus of politicians who are demanding a ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 200-crore new film, "Padmavati".
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No Quick Review Of Padmavati: Censor Board Turns Down Producers' Request
A day after the producers of "Padmavati" said they had indefinitely delayed the release of the film, the censor board has turned down their request to quickly review and certify the film, reports news agency ANI.
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Padmavati Row: Haryana BJP Leader Supports Call To Behead Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Highlights
In light of increasing protests, the producers of Padmavati, which was slated to be released on December 1, have deferred the film's release. The decision to delay the release of the film comes after protests erupted across the country over the film's controversial content. Rajput groups, including the Karni Sena, allege that the film distorted his...
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Padmavati Makers Defer Film's Release As Protests Intensify: 10 Facts
The producers of Bollywood film Padmavati said they have voluntarily deferred the release of the film -- slated for December 1 -- reported news agency Press Trust of India. A delay appeared inevitable as the Central Board of Film Certification, popularly called the censor board, withheld the movie's clearance last week, saying its paperwork ...
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Vasundhara Raje Asks Smriti Irani To Delay Padmavati Release: 10 Points
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje of Rajasthan, the epicentre of protests against the Deepika Padukone-starrer movie Padmavati, on Saturday broke her silence on the movie. In a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, Ms Raje asked that the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film be put on hold and a special panel of historians, filmmakers a...
