'Appalled' film fraternity comes out in support of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali after he's attacked on the he sets of his upcoming film 'Padmavati' in Jaipur by activists of a Rajput organisation
Bollywood unites to slam attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Jaipur
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets 'Padmavati'
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Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his crew cancelled the shooting of "Padmavati" in Jaipur in the aftermath of the attack on him and vandalism on the sets of the movie by a Rajput group.
Bollywood celebrities are appalled at the manner in which Bhansali was attacked on the sets of his upcoming film "Padmavati" in Jaipur and have demanded stern action against the culprits.
A video grab of the assault on Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Activists of a Rajput organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, assaulted Bhansali, on Friday, slapped him and tore up his shirt.
Bhansali was roughed up by members of a Rajput community group on Friday, who also stopped the shooting of the film by damaging the set at Jaigarh Fort, alleging that the director was "distorting facts" in the movie which is about Alauddin Khilji's obsession with Rani Padmavati.
Karni Sena on Saturday also reiterated its stand to oppose any distortion of historical facts and demanded a written assurance from the director while also blaming his security for Thursday's commotion.
Bollywood, including the film's three lead stars -- Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor -- has slammed the fringe outfit for the incident.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone
Deepika, who is in the titular role of Padmavati, tweeted, "In a state of shock!deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday's events!#Padmavati."
In a state of shock!deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday's events!#Padmavati
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
As Padmavati I can assure you that there is absolutely no distortion of history.#Padmavati
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
Ranveer too termed it an "unfortunate" incident.
As a team, we are making 'Padmavati' keeping in mind the sensitivities and emotions of the people of Rajasthan and the Rajput community.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Sanjay Sir is one of the most accomplished & authentic filmmakers we have in India, & he wont ever do anything to hurt anyones feelings.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Whats happened is very unfortunate. We hope the people of Rajasthan will understand & empathise with our intentions & give us their support.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Shahid, who is in the role of Raja Ratan Singh, condemned the assault on Bhansali, saying violence is "unacceptable".
Sanjay bhansali is a film maker who the country should be proud of. You will know when u see #padmavati the dignity he brings to it.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 28, 2017
Terming the incident as "unacceptable", Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd and many leading members of the film fraternity like Salim Khan, Shabana Azmi, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Hansal Mehta, have urged the government to take strong punitive action against the group.
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.
Shahid Kapoor
HERE's WHAT THE INDUSTRY Had to say:
It's appalling to hear what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali .im so saddened..Violence is not what our forefathers taught us..
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) January 27, 2017
My fellow film folk, if we do not unite now against these recurring incidents of bullying, it's going to get much worse. #IstandbySLB
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 27, 2017
If u 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..
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 27, 2017
I'm waiting to see how many people are punished for what they've done to #SanjayLeelaBhansali & his crew. There's enough evidence.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 27, 2017
Can once the whole film industry come together and take a stand, and refuse to be a pony that all bullshit and bullshitters ride on??
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) January 27, 2017
At the same time Shame on you Karni Sena, you make me feel ashamed to be a Rajput.. bloody spineless cowards ..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) January 27, 2017
Hindu extremists have stepped out of twitter into the real world now.. and Hindu terrorism is not a myth anymore
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) January 27, 2017
Shocking! Appalling!! Despairing!!! And still, we shall not stop making what we want to!!
— Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) January 27, 2017
Sanjay stay strong! I am with you! #Padmavati
Film industry must stand as 1 n do whatever it takes to ensure that d reprehensible attack on SLB becomes a flashpoint for goondagiri 2 stop
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) January 28, 2017
U don’t beat an idea by beating a person.U beat an idea by beating an idea.This politics of violence is chilling free speech.Raise ur voice!
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) January 28, 2017
Not only do I respect the right & the power of free speech of my own tribe. I also respect that same power in the hands of those I despise.
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) January 28, 2017
We have hit a curve in history where the film industry has to abandon its politics of silence. Silence now will tantamount to betrayal.
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) January 28, 2017
Thoughts of what has transpired with Sanjay Bhansali today are just not leaving me!! Feeling helpless and angry!! This cannot be our future!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2017
Am appalled at what has happened with Sanjay Bhansali....this is the time for all us as an industry to stand by our people and fraternity!!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2017
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!
— Rishi Kapoor -"Book" (@chintskap) January 28, 2017
Does Karni Sena have the legitimate right to approve the narrative of the film? Who has the final authority over the story?Does anyone know?
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) January 28, 2017
Did random people enter another persons workplace n raise their hand on him because dey decide dey don't like what he does? I am enraged!!!
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 27, 2017
Mr. Bhansali , Sir. I stand with you. This is so infuriating!!!!
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 27, 2017
What happened on the sets of Padmavati is ridiculous.
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 27, 2017
There is such a thing as creative freedom and cinematic license.
Appalled & horrified by what happened on SLB set.NO amount of diff of opinion or disagreement justifies this pathetic behaviour. Shameful!
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) January 27, 2017
The attack on SLB is completely wrong & should be condemned. #IstandbySLB
— Remo D'souza (@remodsouza) January 28, 2017
Don't be mistaken. The govt is not silent on the SLB outrage. It's very vocal through it's trolls who are working overtime to silence us.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) January 28, 2017
I m not able to understand dat why are Bhakts supporting Karni Sena for beating SLB n sending all ppl to Pakistan who condemn this incident.
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) January 28, 2017
#Horrified Just whn u think it can't get worse.. it does!now 2 see what action is taken against the people who did this 2 sanjay Bhansali!!
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) January 28, 2017
What happened on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's set is absolutely deplorable. #IStandBySLB : Over to you Rajasthan Police - Do the right thing.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 27, 2017
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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