Rajput Karni Sena

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In a media briefing on Monday, Rajasthan Education Minister Kiran Maheshwari said that as the assembly elections were drawing nearer, the ‘rats’ were coming out of their holes. (Photo: Facebook)

Karni Sena threatens to chop off Rajasthan minister's nose, ears for 'rat' remark

Karni Sena state president also added that she should have remembered the Deepika Padukone incident during the 'Padmaavat controversy'

14 Jun 2018 9:45 AM

Shree Rajput Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi said the letter is being circulated on social media and is misleading the public. The letter is not authentic. (Photo: File)

Didn't withdraw protests, fake group spreading fake news: Karni chief

Lokendra Singh Kalvi said his group is still opposed to 'Padmaavat' and the 'janta curfew' at theatres will continue.

03 Feb 2018 8:23 PM

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's two films before 'Padmaavat' were also successes.

Padmaavat: Bhansali breaks silence on protests, opens up on release, success

The director said it was a "rare experience" to see the support from the media, film fraternity and the audiences.

31 Jan 2018 10:37 AM

Several younger children were seen crying in a mobile phone video, frightened as they crouched on the bus floor with their hands covering their mouth. (Photo: AN)

'Padmaavat' release row: Mob pelts stones at school bus in Gurgaon

A Haryana Roadways bus was also set on fire near village Bhondsi in Gurgaon by Karni Sena activists.

24 Jan 2018 8:07 PM

The Karni Sena has even threatened that hundreds of Rajput women protesters will commit 'Jauhar' - an ancient tradition of self-immolation - at the fort if ‘Padmaavat’ is screened. (Photo: File)

Chittor Fort in Rajasthan shuts down amid protests against 'Padmaavat' release

'We are adamant on our stand that this film 'Padmaavat' should be banned,' said Rajput Karni Sena leader Lokendra Singh Kalvi.

24 Jan 2018 6:05 PM

Protesters block Gurgaon's Wazirpur-Pataudi road agitating against release of 'Padmaavat'. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of 'Padmaavat' release, protesters block roads, highways

Violent protests by groups like Rajput Karni Sena were reported from different parts of the country.

24 Jan 2018 2:55 PM

Deepika Padukone in 'Ghoomar' song from 'Padmaavat.'

Padmaavat: Vehicles damages in Gujarat; Deputy CM says theatres wary of screening film

At least 30 motorcycles were set on fire and several other vehicles parked outside three city malls were damaged on Tuesday.

24 Jan 2018 10:36 AM

Upendra Singh Rathore climbed the 350-feet tall tower, saying he will descend only when the movie is banned across the country. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan man climbs BSNL tower to protest against 'Padmaavat' release

Last week, the SC set aside notifications passed by the govts of MP, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to ban the release of Padmaavat.

22 Jan 2018 5:33 PM

Following the repeated and continued protests against the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Padmaavat’, the Bhansali Productions has sent a letter to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha, inviting them to watch the film. (Photo: File)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali invites Karni Sena for pre-screeing of ‘Padmaavat’

Founder of Karni Sena said he might see the film on a condition that it would be shown to all those people who were not shown earlier.

20 Jan 2018 8:15 PM

Prasoon Joshi was appointed CBFC chief last year.

SC ruling on Padmaavat: Rajput Karni Sena says Prasoon Joshi has misled the court

The controversial outfit has threatened that they won't allow the Central Board of Film Certification chief to visit Rajasthan.

20 Jan 2018 9:45 AM

Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmaavat.'

Karni Sena activists wreak havoc at MP school for playing Padmaavat song at function

The incident was reported from Saint Paul's Convent School, where students from grades one to five performed to the song during a function.

16 Jan 2018 11:10 AM

Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmavati.'

Rajputs to demand ban on 'Padmavati' at Jan 27 Chittorgarh event: Karni Sena

Outfit's chief said that it was high time the Centre and the state government set an example by not allowing the film to release.

06 Jan 2018 12:12 PM

'Padmavati': Rajput outfit furious over CBFC nod, demands ban on film

The Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (RRKS) said the censor board's nod to the controversial film was 'unfortunate.'

03 Jan 2018 12:30 PM

A still from the song Ghoomar in the film Padmavati that has sparked a controversy.

Karni Sena’s diktat against Ghoomar song

“We can no longer tolerate any attempt to denigrate culture of our community”, the activists told reporters at Ujjain in MP.

21 Dec 2017 7:25 AM

Will welcome Padmavati team to Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

CM offers to release movie under security.

25 Nov 2017 2:15 AM

Padmavati row: Karni Sena threatens to chop off Deepika’s nose

The Karni Sena chief accused film maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali of going back on his words.

17 Nov 2017 1:01 AM

The protesters barged into the mall from the backdoor and broke the ticket window of the theatre; police have arrested eight people in connection to the incident. (Photo: File)

Padmavati row continues: Rajput group vandalises theatre in Kota over screening of trailer

Workers of the Rajput Karni Sena vandalised shops in the Aakash Mall, where the theatre is located.

14 Nov 2017 7:26 PM

Rajput Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi

Rajput outfit chief in a soup over remarks

The outfit organised a rally demanding to scrap the caste-based reservation policy in the country.

14 Nov 2017 12:42 AM

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's last release was 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Padmavati won't get release until shown to Rajput community: Rajput minister

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles.

04 Mar 2017 9:17 AM

Protesters seek film name changed, Sanjay Leela Bhansali says no

No objectionable scene between Rani Padmini and Allauddin, pledges director.

31 Jan 2017 2:14 AM

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