This year’s most awaited film ‘Padmavati’ is facing opposition from many quarters in the country. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ has been facing constant opposition in the form of violence and threats from members of Rajput Karni Sena ever since they disrupted the shoot of the film in Jaipur earlier this year.

As the film is heading to release on December 1, 2017, the troubles don’t seem to end any sooner instead witnessing increasing threats against the director of the film and the actors. From creating violence to slapping Bhansali, Karni Sena is leaving no stone unturned to put a ban on the flick. Despite the fact that Bhansali made a clarification of no scene between Rani Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji, Karni Sena’s goons are harassing the filmmakers.

“Rajputs never raise a hand on women but if need be, we will do to Deepika what Lakshman did to Shurpanakha,” said a leader of the group. The group has also called for a bandh across the country on December 1, the day the film is scheduled to release.

After physically assaulting Padmavati director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the Shri Rajput Karni Sena has threatened the film’s heroine, Deepika Padukone. Mahipal Singh Makrana, president of Rajasthan unit of the outfit, said that they would not hesitate to chop Deepika’s nose like Shurpanakha.

As this happened after Deepika called the controversy surrounding Padmavati “absolutely appalling ” and said that as a nation, “we have regressed.” A video is going viral on the web and social media, featuring Makrana giving a threat to the Mastani of Bollywood.

He makes a comparison between Shurpanakha and DeePee and says that as Shurpanakha came from Sri Lanka, Deepika too has come from a different country and hence, they won’t tolerate if she makes any wrong remark regarding the character of women from the Indian history.

Watch The Video Here:

#PadmavatiDrama Karni Sena threatens to chop off @deepikapadukone‘s nose if she continues to defend the film #Padmavati #JailKarniThugs pic.twitter.com/RkleT63G9d

— News18 (@CNNnews18) November 16, 2017

On the other hand, Lokendra Singh Kalvi, Rajput Karni Sena chief said they will call for a bandh on December 1, 2017, the film’s release date. He said, “We will gather in lakhs, our ancestors wrote history with blood we will not let anyone blacken it; we will call for Bharat bandh on December 1.”

Twitter didn’t like the way in which Rajput Karni Sena threatened Deepika and users slammed it with harsh words.

#JailKarniThugs Kuch sharm bachi hai toh free ki publicity ke peeeche mat bhago aur Jauhar Kund clean karo. pic.twitter.com/wnJxj38nkc

— Bol Bachchan (@amitwriter) November 16, 2017

I recollect the words of Aamir Khan abt intolerance it’s true

— riaz.re (@RIAZ04778608) November 17, 2017

He must be backed by politicians..otherwise how can one dare to say this.

— Nitin Godbole (@nitingodbole) November 16, 2017

why these goons not booked for threatening n terrorising peoples😠

— Rafi (@raftweetz) November 16, 2017

Sad. Is Karni Sena trying to be ISIS of India. But Given the sensitivities Bhansali should take initiative to defuse tension by addressing issues that are problematic. Bollywood should understand large part of India is still very conservative.

— Pushkar Asthana (@Pa_Del) November 17, 2017

@deepikapadukone some spineless people are threatening to cut her nose. I don’t know the logic of protecting a dead woman ‘s pride by harming a living woman. Also they are same people who kill women under sati pratha. @FilmPadmavati @SanjayLeelaB @BJP4India

— Hetal Vadanlal Docto (@drhetal1) November 16, 2017

It’s gunda raj more we vote for acha din more we get is goons I have never heard of these Sena s & dal before 3 years

— riaz.re (@RIAZ04778608) November 17, 2017

Padmavati, if she ever existed will be really ashamed 2day on wht her so called followers/worshippers intend to do to women #JailKarniThugs

— Parag Grover (@p_grover) November 16, 2017

#KarniSena

Vandalize public property
Slap a director, beat the crew
Mock the rule of law
Take laws in their hands
Threaten @deepikapadukone to chop her nose like
violence
Behave extra constitutional authority

Remember, with every move, you are tarnishing the Rajputana glory.

— Gaurav Raj (@gauravujay_raj) November 16, 2017

So now they will cut off someone’s nose to protect the honour of a mythological or rather folklore character.!!! #shame

— Kishan Raghuvanshi (@jUstAboi27) November 16, 2017

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