Much before its release, Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj has hit another roadblock.According to reports, the Rajasthani Gurjar community has demanded that the film's producers not let the movie be released in the state until they stop using the term 'Rajput' to refer to Prithviraj.?
Their demands have made it abundantly clear that Prithviraj should be portrayed as a Gurjar in the film.?
Gurjars originated in Gujarat, according to Shri Karni Sena national spokesperson Vijendra Singh Shaktawat.?He further said that Gurjars were once known as 'gauchar,' then 'Gujjar,' and finally 'Gurjar,' and that the title is based on location rather than caste.?
A report by Asianet newsable hints that Gurjar community members staged a protest in Rajasthan's Ajmer area a few days ago. They threatened to ban the release during their protest unless Prithviraj Chauhan was depicted as a Gurjar king.?
The community won't let the film be released until the demanded changes are made. Akshay Kumar headlined ¡®Prithviraj¡¯ is based on India's legendary king and warrior, Prithviraj Chauhan.?
Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the teaser was released on 15 November 2021.?According to reports, the film was all set to release on January 21, 2022, but the release date will be further postponed.
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