Deepika Padukone urges Smriti Irani to take action against 'Padmavati' vandals

In a recent turn of events, Deepika Padukone, lead star of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next titled 'Padmavati' has broken her silence on the vandalism surrounding the film's release based on the life of Rani Padmini from Chittor.


The actress taking to her Twitter handle condemned the ongoing vandalism against the film and has also gone ahead to urge Broadcast Minister Smriti Irani to put an end to this. Here's what she said, "Absolutely heart breaking to see the recent attack on artist Karan and his artwork! Disgusting and appalling to say the least! Who are these people? Who is responsible for their actions? For how long are we going to let this go on? Allow them to take law into their own hands & attack our freedom & right to individual expression time & again!? This has to stop NOW & action must be taken!@smritiirani."

Amidst all the awe and applause, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period drama 'Padmavati' was in for more trouble by the Rajput Karni Sena. Karni Sena allegedly stated that they will not allow distorted facts to be shown in the film at any cost, and will see to it that the film is not screened in half of India. According to them, the filmmakers have tried to defame Padmavati by distorting historical facts.

Early this year, members of the Rajput fringe group reportedly disrupted the film's shoot in Jaipur, vandalized the sets and manhandled Mr Bhansali. After the incident, SLB shifted the shooting destination to a place near Mumbai's Film City.