The Shree Rajput Karni Sena, which has strongly protested against the release of periodic drama Padmaavat, has decided to back the Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha’s protest against the “historical tampering” of Queen Laxmi Bai, also called Jhansi Ki Rani, in the film Manikarnika starring Kangana Ranaut. The film is based on the life of Jhansi Ki Rani and allegedly shows the relationship of the queen with a British officer. The four states had earlier decided against releasing the film, and three of them had approached the apex court. Film distributor Raj Bansal, who looks after the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradeh market, has refused to release the film in the two states. The Multiplex Association has also refused to release the film in Rajasthan, Kalvi said.

Source: Hindustan Times February 07, 2018 08:48 UTC