PremiumFrom Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj to Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika, films that landed in controversies
Several caste organisations have objected to these movies due to various reasons, and makers were forced to either make changes to the title of their movies or face ban in certain states.
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When Bollywood filmmakers attempt to produce a historic film, it often leads to several controversies, owing to objections by certain caste organisations that work towards ‘safeguarding’ their culture like Shri Rajput Karni Sena. Films such as Padmaavat, Jodha Akbar, and Akshay Kumar's forthcoming Prithviraj have all received wrath of the organisations for allegedly showing the community in a bad light. Makers have been forced to change the title or sometimes, even face ban in certain states. Just days before the release, the film, Prithviraj has again landed in controversy as Akhil Bharatiya Veer Gurjar Mahasabha has said that the warrior was a Gurjar and hence, the film should portray him as a Gurjar and not a Rajput.
Akshay’s film, which is scheduled to release on June 3, is not the only film that faced protest by these organisations. Here are the films that have also faced criticism:
