Bollywood REACTS over ATTACKS on Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bollywood celebrities are appalled after ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was attacked on the sets of his upcoming film "Padmavati" in Jaipur.

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Bollywood celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt and Anurag Kashyap are appalled after ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was attacked on the sets of his upcoming film "Padmavati" in Jaipur.

Activists of a Rajput organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, assaulted Bhansali, on Friday, slapped him and tore up his shirt.

The protesters also misbehaved with the crew and criticised the famed director for "distorting" history. Bhansali was shooting some scenes of "Padmavati" in Jaigarh Fort when the attack was reported, the police said.

They damaged cameras and other equipment, forcing Bhansali to stop shooting.

As news of the attack broke, celebrities took to social media to express their anger and shock.

Priyanka Chopra: It's appalling to hear what happened to Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I'm so saddened. Violence is not what our forefathers taught us.

Farhan Akhtar: My fellow film folk, if we do not unite now against these recurring incidents of bullying, it's going to get much worse. I stand by Bhansali. If you don't like what he's making, don't watch his film. What's with the violence?? Apart from a vulgar display of self righteousness...I'm waiting to see how many people are punished for what they've done to Bhansali and his crew. There's enough evidence.

Anurag Kashyap: Can once the whole film industry come together and take a stand, and refuse to be a pony that all b******t and b************s ride on?? At the same time Shame on you Karni Sena, you make me feel ashamed to be a Rajput.. bloody spineless cowards. Hindu extremists have stepped out of twitter into the real world now and Hindu terrorism is not a myth anymore.

Ashutosh Gowariker: Shocking! Appalling!! Desparing!!! And still, we shall not stop making what we want to!! Sanjay stay strong! I'm with you! Padmavati.

Shabana Azmi: Film industry must stand as one and do whatever it takes to ensure that the reprehensible attack on Bhansali becomes a flash point for 'goondagiri' to stop.

Mahesh Bhatt: You don't beat an idea by beating a person. You beat an idea by beating an idea. This politics of violence is chilling free speech. Raise your voice! Not only do I respect the right and the power of free speech of my own tribe, I also respect that same power in the hands of those I despise.

Sudhir Mishra: Our dignity has been violated. The entire film industry must stand with Sanjay and demand that every member of this goon squad should be arrested!

Karan Johar: I am appalled at what has happened with Bhansali...this is the time for all of us as an industry to stand by our people and fraternity!! Thoughts of what has transpired with Bhansali today are just not leaving me!! Feeling helpless and angry! This cannot be our future!

Rishi Kapoor: How do you take justice in your hands without knowing what the facts are. Shameful! So much for Karni Sena's reputation. With you Sanjay!

Anubhav Sinha: When Power tries to control Art, there is something right with Art and there's something wrong with power Bhansali.

Hrithik Roshan: Bhansali, Sir. I stand with you. This is so infuriating!

Boman Irani: Disturbed and saddened at what happened to Bhansali. Inaction will only embolden others...And that's Anarchy.

Alia Bhatt: What happened on the sets of 'Padmavati' is ridiculous. There is such a thing as creative freedom and cinematic license.

Sonam Kapoor: "What happened on Padmavati sets is appalling and heinous. Is this the state of the world."

Vivek Singh of Karni Sena had on Friday told IANS: "We had earlier requested him (Bhansali) to show us the script which he did not do. We are against distorting of historical facts and we know that he has distorted historical facts."

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer "Padmavati" tells the story of Alauddin Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi ruler, who fell in love with Rajput queen Padmavati.

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Comments (8)

Manipulation of historical facts?
To be honest, not even great historians can claim 100% truth in history.
At the end of the day, history is a man-made study. The facts, even if written down at the time of it all took place, can be easily manipulated. Who is to say how much truth does these so-called historical facts hold? Did the historians sit down with each and every king and queen to know the true story? At times of monarchy system, every subject of an empire was more dedicated to impress the royalty than write the facts. They would manipulate their own works in order to hide the truth.
I do not sham the historical characters but people have no write to claim that what they know is the truth.
Besides, this whole issue was highly illogical and illegal. It has been confirmed by people on the set that the scene between Ranveer-Deepika was nothing but a dream sequence. Every movie based on historical characters does contain a notice where it is clearly mentioned that the events in the movie are not historical accurate and the crew member is not liable for any resemblance of it to the living. The director has every write to do what he wants. Those offended by his imagination should not watch the movie and read their so-called historical facts to live in peace.

7 years ago

The movie is not even released. Unless the Rajputs invented time machine and watched the movie that had scenes they claim, they had no reason to complain. They surely have no right to demand to see the script. No where other than India, this nonsense happens where the people have issues with dialogues, scenes, titles or any aspect with movie making where they bully the filmmakers into altering their work. Billo barber had barber removed, Ram leela was forced into adding Goliyon kl Ras Leela, Aaja Nachley had lyrics altered, Pinga from BM was bullied. and the list goes on. Why don't these bullies just simply avoid the movies or make one themselves. These people have way too much time on hands and should look for some constructive ways to pass time.

7 years ago

Did SLB ever say that whatever the hell he is showing in the film is a true depiction of history? Even if he did, resorting to violence just makes the rajput community look bad and give the movie more publicity. If you don't like it, don't watch the movie and do peaceful protests. Beating up crew members who were just doing their jobs and trying to make a living is not the way to get your point across.

7 years ago

I totally agree with @Bhakti, how dare these cinema people who live luxurious lives alter the history and the characters of great people who sacrificed their lives fighting for the country!! I hope SLB learns from this and never again makes a historic film just for the sake of money.

7 years ago

though what happened was wrong but still manipulating history is against NATION .now it's people's choice to choose between patriotrism or money making business in name of art .no matter what they choose fact remains same queen padamavati choose showing valour by deing and saved her pride instead of being
mistress of any rustic invader.she is a inspiration to all these fake stories won't change the fact .and how could she ever fell for a foreigner who never respected women as she was born with patriotic blood and strong character.any female of her would have done this if she had love for her self respect and nation.so please it's a request to the industry in name of art you have no right to play with our culture and any female's didgnity

7 years ago

So where is the evidence that the story of Padmavati is distorted in the film. And if there is none then who are these people who think its ok to serve justice.
And if the story is indeed against the beliefs of a community, how is beating and assaulting a person changes anything.
THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO GET YOUR DEMANDS FULFILLED.
How in the world anyone can justify this??
If this is not intolerance, radicalism, hooliganism i don't know what is.

7 years ago

I agree and support Rajputs who have beaten Sanjay Leela Bhansali for manipulating history. Such laws should be made that without evidence, historical movies or serials should not be produced or else it will be consider a serious offense. These types of people should be punished heavily.
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7 years ago

Well, through I'm against all this, SLB has a knack to destroy the true history ! He did the same thing thing for bajirao mastani! Thought he must have learnt A lesson. But instead of showing the true and proud history he's showing all f***ing nonsence in the name of cinematic Liberty !
Rani Padmavati chose a Johaar over khilji.
Is this a justice to true Rajput spirit? Plz don't twist the facts in ur favor in order so make money.
Don't show any damn thing in the name of cinematic Liberty !

7 years ago

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