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Prasoon Joshi opts out of Jaipur Literature Festival; cites threats from Karni Sena over CBFC's nod to Padmaavat
Ians • 7 years agoCBFC 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
Sanjay • 7 years agoThere 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
Fp Staff • 7 years agoThe 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
• 7 years agoSanjay 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
Fp Staff • 7 years agoSanjay 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
Fp Staff • 7 years agoThe 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
Fp Staff • 7 years agoPadmaavat 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
Fp Staff • 7 years agoThe 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
Ians • 7 years agoMembers 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
Ians • 7 years agoAround 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.