After Karni Sena's Objection, Sanatan Sena Files Criminal Complaint Against Akshay's Prithviraj
Akshay Kumar starrer Prithviraj, backed by Yash Raj Films, was announced in 2019. After years, Karni Sena recently raised objection to the title of the film and demanded a change to Prithviraj Chauhan, failing which it threatened that the makers will face Padmaavat-like consequences. Days later, now Sanatan Sena has filed a criminal case against the movie.
Akshay Kumar starrer Prithviraj, backed by Yash Raj Films, was announced in 2019. After years, Karni Sena recently raised objection to the title of the film and demanded a change to Prithviraj Chauhan, failing which it threatened that the makers will face Padmaavat-like consequences.
Days later, now Sanatan Sena has filed a criminal case against the movie.
Elated to share about my 1st historical film on my birthday!Humbled to have the opportunity to play a hero I look up to for his valor & values- Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan in one of my biggest films #Prithviraj.
¡ª Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 9, 2019
Producer @yrf,director #DrChandraprakashDwivedi, releasing Diwali 2020 pic.twitter.com/Q2nD5KE3KR
The Sanatan Sena has filed a criminal case against Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films claiming that the title of the film, which addresses Hindu Warrior King in a singular manner, can hurt the religious and social sentiments of people.
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"That act of creating such a visual picture which has shown clear disrespect to the Hindu Warrior King his highness, Prithviraj Chauhan thereby causing an offense under Indian Penal Code 1860," it reads.
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Earlier, President of the Youth Wing of the Karni Sena and Filmmaker Surjeet Singh Rathore had told TOI, "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."
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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.
Also Read: Karni Sena Demands Change Of Title Of 'Prithviraj', Threatens Of Padmaavat-Like Consequences
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