Outrage over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ has taken another unfortunate turn after a body was found hanging at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort on Friday, 24 November.
Stones with a threat message, “Hum sirf putle nahi jalate… (We don’t just burn effigies) and a note, “Padmavati ka virodh”, were found near the body.
The deceased has been identified as Chetan Kumar Saini. The cause of his death has not yet been ascertained.
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CNN-News 18 reports that police officials from Brahmapuri station are conducting a probe at the spot.
‘Padmavati’ has been facing the wrath of various Rajput groups and political leaders, who have accused Bhansali of distorting history.
Many groups have been protesting amid rumours that the film contains a romantic dream sequence between Rajput queen Padmini and Allauddin Khilji. However, Bhansali had dismised the rumours.
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Historians are divided on whether Padmini actually existed. She finds mention in the 16th century epic poem ‘Padmavat’.
Earlier scheduled to arrive in cinema halls on 1 December, the release date of the film has now been postponed by the makers till further notice.
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The Quint
