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Ranveer-Depika starrer Padmavati’s set vandalised in Kolhapur

Shooting has stopped till further notice

Web Desk
March 15, 2017

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone-starer,Padmavatihas been controversial for a long time.

Months after its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was attacked, its sets were vandalised and set on fire by 50-60 unidentified men in Kohlapur on Tuesday night.

Reports in the Indian media stated that security guards also got involved in a fist fight with the unidentified men.

The attack took place at midnight using petrol bombs and the fire lasted from 1:30AM to around 4AM. While the set has been burnt down, a case has not yet been filed.

Padmavatisparked controversies atthe very beginning of its making. Two months ago, members of the Rajput Karni Sena attacked the crew and manhandled director Sanjay Leela Bhansali while he was shooting at the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur.

Ranveer-Depika starrer Padmavati’s set vandalised in Kolhapur

As per media reports, Rajput Karni Sena had issues with the wrong depiction of Rani Padmavati played by Deepika in the movie.

There were also rumours that there will be a sensual dream sequence betweenRanveerand Deepika's character which provoked the group.

The video of the attack taking place went viral, and the industry rose in solidarity in support of the filmmaker.

No reports of any group taking the responsibility of the attack have been there so far neither there has been any statement issued by the Bhansali Productions.


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