Rajput Karni Sena

Prasoon Joshi opts out of Jaipur Literature Festival; cites threats from Karni Sena over CBFC's nod to Padmaavat

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi will not be attending the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival in the wake of the threats issued by the Rajput Karni Sena over Padmaavati

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

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.

Padmaavat controversy: Over 35 Karni Sena supporters detained in Mumbai; theatres in Gujarat refuse to screen film

The Supreme Court of India has instructed all state governments to ensure a peaceful screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmaavat.

Padmaavat row: Delhi police ups security arrangement for Bhansali's film's peaceful screening in wake of violent protests

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmaavat is all set to hit the screens on 25 January amid a slew of violent protests against the film's release.

Watch: Padmaavat is the tale of Padmini and parrot, decodes screenwriter-comedian Varun Grover

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Padmaavat is based on the epic poem Padmavat written by 16th century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

Padmaavat controversy: Around 16,000 women sign letter seeking permission from PM Modi to commit jauhar in Rajasthan

The Supreme Court of India on 18 January had ruled out any ban situation on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmaavat across India.

Padmaavat: To understand Rajput pride and valour, one must watch the film, says senior lawyer Abha Singh

Padmaavat has been facing the wrath of Rajput fringe groups ever since the film's announcement. The period war drama is slated for a 25 January release amid a slew of violent protests across the country.

Padmaavat controversy: Harish Salve claims Karni Sena threatened him over phone with dire consequences

The Supreme Court of India, in a momentous decision, ruled out the plea of fringe groups demanding ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat.

Padmaavat controversy: Supreme Court dismisses PIL to block release of Bhansali's film

Members of the Rajput Karni Sena claim they have already approached Prime Minister Narenda Modi and are soon expected to meet the President, seeking complete ban on Padmaavat.

Padmaavat row: Rajput Karni Sena members vandalise cinema hall in Bihar, threaten to set ablaze if film releases

Around 40 activists of the Shri Rajput Karni Sena attacked a cinema hall in Muzaffarpur, tore posters of Padmaavat, shouted slogans and threatened to set ablaze the theatre if the film is screened.