Karni Sena Demands Change Of Title Of 'Prithviraj', Threatens Of Padmaavat-Like Consequences

Once again, Karni Sena has raised objections to a Bollywood film. The Sena, which had earlier raised objections to films like Manikarnika - The Queen Of Jhansi, Padmaavat?and Article 15 among others, has this time demanded changes in Akshay Kumar starter?Prithviraj, failing which the makers will have to bear the consequences like Padmaavat, it warms.?

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Filmmaker Surjeet Singh Rathore, who is the president of the Youth Wing of the Karni Sena, has appealed that the title of the film shall be changed.

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"How can they keep the title of the film as just ‘Prithviraj’ when the film is based on the great Prithviraj Chauhan? We want the title to be changed to his full name and give respect to him," he was quoted as saying by TOI.

Furthermore, he warned the makers that if they fail to do so, they will have to bear dire consequences like Padmaavat.?

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"If they don’t listen to our advice they will have to face the consequences. What happened to Sanjay Leela Bhansali during ‘Padmaavat’, the makers of this film will have to be prepared for it, too."?

For the unversed, several threats were issued against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone during the release of Padmaavat. From threatening to behead Bhansali and announcing a cash prize on whoever brings chopped nose of Padukone, the Rajput organisation had led several violent protests as well.?

Directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film also stars Manushi Chillar as Samyukta, Prithviraj Chauhan’s wife, apart from Akshay Kumar playing the titular role.