Articles about Karni Sena
29 Jul 2021
Karni Sena activists prevent interfaith marriage in UP's Ballia
Activists of right wing Karni Sena allegedly prevented an interfaith marriage in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia and created a ruckus at a court before forcibly taking the couple to a police station, officials said.
31 May 2021
After 'Padmaavat', Karni Sena's next target is Akshay Kumar's 'Prithviraj'
Yash Raj Films' period drama Prithviraj, based on the life of celebrated emperor Prithviraj Chauhan, has run into trouble with the infamous Karni Sena.
28 Dec 2020
'Gangubai Kathiawadi': Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie lands in legal trouble
Alia Bhatt's upcoming movie, Gangubai Kathiawadi has landed in legal trouble, as a case against the actor, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Bhansali Productions, has been filed by Gangubai's son, Babuji Rawji Shah.
05 Nov 2020
Why are Twitter users calling for ban on Akshay's 'Laxmii'?
Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie Laxmii has been mired in controversy for a long time now.
29 Oct 2020
After controversy, Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb' renamed 'Laxmii'
The title of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Laxmmi Bomb has been changed to Laxmii.
14 Sep 2020
"PoK analogy was bang on": Kangana Ranaut leaves Mumbai
Reiterating her controversial stance that Mumbai to her now feels like the militancy-infused Pakistan-occupied Kashmir area, actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday left the city for her hometown in Himachal Pradesh.
21 Apr 2019
'Mental Hai Kya' row: Kangana's sister Rangoli defends 'insensitive' posters
Kangana Ranaut's upcoming movie Mental Hai Kya has faced a lot of flak as its title and promotional posters are seemingly insensitive to people with mental illnesses.
20 Jan 2019
'Manikarnika' producer Kamal Jain isn't critical, his production company confirms
Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: Queen Of Jhansi is just a week away from release and the team was jolted by sad news on Saturday.
18 Jan 2019
'Manikarnika': Kangana warns Karni Sena, says "I will destroy them"
It seems Kangana Ranaut has a knack of hitting the headlines with her fierce statements.
08 Jun 2018
Amidst tension, Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' opens partially in Karnataka
Amidst tight police presence yesterday, dozens of theaters and six multiplexes in Bengaluru finally screened Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's latest multilingual film 'Kaala'.
03 Jun 2018
Dalits are adding 'Sinh' to their names to reclaim dignity
The 2016 Una uprising lit a fire in India's Dalit community that shows no signs of stopping. After the viral moustache social media campaign, it is now about the name 'Sinh.'
01 Jun 2018
Alleging 'Loveratri' hurts Hindu-sentiments, Togadia's-aide announces reward for thrashing Salman
Govind Parashar, Agra chief of the organization 'Hindu Hi Aage,' on Thursday alleged Salman Khan's production 'Loveratri' hurt Hindu sentiments, and announced a reward of Rs. 2 lakh for thrashing the superstar in public.
09 Feb 2018
Manikarnika doesn't defame Rani Laxmibai, says Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding her upcoming movie 'Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi'.
07 Feb 2018
AIB's video with kids exposes dark side of Karni Sena
Karni Sena has been opposing 'Padmaavat' with all their might. After SC ordered the movie should release smoothly, they hit a new low by attacking a school bus.
03 Feb 2018
Karni Sena withdraws anti-Padmaavat protest, admits film glorifies Rajput valor
Taking a massive U-turn, Karni Sena, the Rajput fringe group that wanted a ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, has finally decided to withdraw its year-long protest.
27 Jan 2018
Karni Sena to make a film on Bhansali's mother
The whole Karni Sena-Padmavati saga is getting murkier by the day. With every new dawn, they are "showering" Sanjay Leela Bhansali with new attacks.
27 Jan 2018
Despite hurdles, 'Padmaavat' mints Rs. 50 crore on second day
Padmaavat had to undergo a lengthy battle to see the light of day. Its release was marred by violence and arson in several states.
27 Jan 2018
Padmaavat-row: Censor board's Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Literature Festival
The self-proclaimed protectors of Hindu culture and tradition have done it again. Their latest victim is Censor Board chief, Prasoon Joshi. He won't be attending the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) after Rajput organization Karni Sena threatened to create a ruckus.
25 Jan 2018
All you need to know about the Karni Sena
Even as the film Padmaavat hits the screen, Rajput Karni Sena's protests have made the screening difficult in states like Gujarat and Rajasthan.
25 Jan 2018
One crore for Deepika's nose? Now that's expensive!
In a recent turn of events, the Kshatriya Mahasabha Chief has offered to reward the person, who will chop off Deepika Padukone's nose and ears, with Rs. 1 crore.
25 Jan 2018
Schools forced to shut as Padmaavat releases
Protests over Padmaavat reached a violent high as the movie released today. School-buses have been attacked, self-immolation attempts made and rioters clashed with police.
24 Jan 2018
India burns over a movie, a day before Padmaavat's release
A day ahead of the release of Padmaavat, protests, violence and arson were reported from different places including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP and Gujarat, states that had banned the movie.
23 Jan 2018
SC again refuses to ban Padmaavat
The SC has refused, once again, to stop screening of 'Padmaavat,' ruling it is the states' duty to ensure law and order.
23 Jan 2018
With two days remaining, what would become of Padmaavat?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmaavat is no longer just a film. Though the period drama isn't political, watching it would be.
22 Jan 2018
Rajput women threaten to kill themselves if Padmaavat released
On Sunday, thousands of Rajput women went on a 'Chetavani Rally' in Chittorgarh, a warning to the administration that if 'Padmaavat' is released, they will commit 'jauhar.'
22 Jan 2018
Delhi rocked by violence over Padmaavat, Gujarat, Rajasthan affected too
Three days before Padmaavat's scheduled release, violent protests have rocked parts of India, including the capital.
20 Jan 2018
Despite SC directive, no Padmaavat screening in Gujarat
Gujarat's multiplex owners have decided not to screen Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmaavat as they face threats from fringe groups like Karni Sena, that could lead to loss of property and business.
20 Jan 2018
Lawyer Harish Salve threatened for defending 'Padmaavat'; files police complaint
The Delhi Police filed an FIR on Friday against an unknown person for allegedly threatening senior lawyer Harish Salve, who defended Padmaavat's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the Supreme Court recently.
19 Jan 2018
Padmaavat ban: 'Duty of state to protect people' says SC
The SC said that it was the prerogative of the state to tackle law and order problems and the ban on 'Padmaavat' cannot be sustained after CBFC clearing its release.
18 Jan 2018
New controversies embroil Padmaavat, post SC's ban-lifting
The makers of Padmaavat heaved a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court allowed a nation-wide release, earlier today. But now the Karni Sena threatens dire consequences if the film is released in any state, despite SC's order.
18 Jan 2018
SC stays bans, clears 'Padmaavat' for an all-India release
In a major relief for the makers of 'Padmaavat', the Supreme Court has stayed the ban imposed on it in four states.
12 Jan 2018
Padmaavat banned in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal despite censor board approval
As the controversial Padmaavat moves towards its January 25 release after having cleared a long-drawn battle, it might still suffer as one state after another ban the film.
06 Jan 2018
Padmavati: Karni Sena demands complete ban on the film
Earlier, the censor board had asked the makers of Padmavati to modify the movie a bit.
06 Jan 2018
4 recent Bollywood films with controversial titles
Bollywood doesn't need a strong reason to spark off a controversy. And, thanks to the easily-outraged audience, which specialize in finding faults in minute things, the mole becomes a mountain, sooner than later.
03 Jan 2018
Now, Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena demands pan-India ban on 'Padmavati'
Just when we thought the sun is finally shining on Padmavati, a new controversy has popped up.
23 Dec 2017
After 'Padmavati', now 'Tiger Zinda Hai' sees violent protests
After 'Padmavati', Rajasthan is now the hotbed for protests against Salman Khan-starrer 'Tiger Zinda Hai'.
30 Nov 2017
Mulayam Singh's daughter-in-law irks Karni Sena by dancing on 'Ghoomar'
That the Karni Sena has a problem with 'Padmavati' is well-known, but it seems it has issues with everyone who associates themselves to it in any way.
29 Nov 2017
BJP's Suraj Pal of Deepika-bounty fame resigns as media-coordinator
Suraj Pal Amu, who announced a Rs.10cr bounty on Padmavati actress Deepika Padukone's head, resigned from his post as BJP's chief media-coordinator in Haryana.
28 Nov 2017
SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Padmavati's release outside India
The SC has dismissed a second plea against 'Padmavati', which had sought a stay on its release outside India.
25 Nov 2017
"We stand for Padmavati": Film industry plans 15-minute 'blackout'
To show support for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, the Indian Films and TV Directors' Association (IFTDA) and 20 other film and television industry bodies are organizing a 15-minute blackout protest "Main Azaad Hoon".
