Jaipur, Nov 24 (IANS): The body of a 40-year-old man was found hanging from the outer walls of Nahargarh Fort here on Friday morning, with the message "'Padmavati' ka virodh" - in protest against the film "Padmavati".
The message, written on the stones near the fort wall adjacent to the body, read, "Hum putle nahin jalate....latkate hain" (we don't burn effigies, we hang them).
"It is early to comment on it as the matter is under investigation. The identity of the man, around 40-years-old, is yet to be ascertained," Satyendra Singh, DCP Jaipur (North), told IANS.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" has been mired in controversies since its shooting started. Activists of the Karni Sena, a Rajput community, besides other groups have been protesting against the movie, claiming the film "distorts" historical facts.
"They are trying to defame queen Padmavati by distorting historical facts. It is not acceptable," an activist of the Karni Sena said.
Activists of the Karni Sena earlier this month vandalised a theatre in Kota, Rajasthan, over reports that it was showing a trailer of "Padmavati". A Karni Sena leader threatened actress Deepika Padukone, who plays the lead in the movie, with physical harm.
The release of the movie, earlier scheduled for December 1, has been deferred.
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Amith, USA
Fri, Nov 24 2017Sanjay Leela Bansali is NOT a Hindu??? If he is not a Hindu, then the problem is solved, you can Bash him as much as you want!!!! BUT if he is a Hindu you must (TEKEDAAR of Hinduism ) categorise him to which Category he belongs to!!!!!
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NAGESH NAYAK, MANGALORE
Fri, Nov 24 2017COMPLETELY BAN THE MOVIE AND SAVE INNOCENT PEOPLE. THERE WONT BE ANY JUSTICE FOR THE DEAD ONE. BECAUSE U PEOPLE KNOW WHY
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Zuhair, Udupi/Muscat
Fri, Nov 24 2017These ppl are proudly showing what true Rajputana is all about... Killing an innocent as mark of protest for their honour and dignity... Wonder wher was their diginity when their women were handed over to Mughals to seek their pardon. This is nothing short of terrorist act.. Mughals and British wer much better than these jokers..
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HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain
Fri, Nov 24 2017Killing or committing suicide over a movie is big foolishness. Now every planned murder in Rajasthan or BJPee ruled will be linked with movie Padmavati and the culprits will go away with ease.
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HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain
Fri, Nov 24 2017BJPee ruled states..
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