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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati set attacked, set on fire

The set of the period drama was subject to vandalism yet again, this time in Kolhapur.
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15 Mar, 2017

After Jaipur, the set of Padmavati has again fallen victim to violence.

The set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama was set on fire by a fringe group in Kolhapur, the historical capital of Maharashtra.

Also read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali attacked by mob and Bollywood is furious

According to Times of India, reports claim that a group of 30-50 people were involved in this incident. They attacked the set late at 10.30pm on Tuesday, setting it ablaze with torches and petrol bombs. Allegedly, they managed to make their way through the bouncers and bodyguard present. The cast and crew were not on set at the time and are safe. However, there were animals present on set during the fire and a horse has been 'badly injured'.

A complaint was filed on Wednesday after which a few suspects have been taken into custody.

Burnt down set of Padamavati
Burnt down set of Padamavati

This is not the first attack on the set of Padmavati. Two months ago, when the film was being shot in Rajasthan, filmmaker Bhansali was assaulted by members of Karni Sena for "presenting wrong facts about (Indian princess) Padmavati" and tarnishing the history of their ancestors.

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sallu Mar 15, 2017 01:30pm
the so called 'TOLERANT' and 'MODERATE' india. What a joke!
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saudagar Mar 15, 2017 01:31pm
frankly bros i find this pub stunt, slb is good at it,next to srk !
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Saad Mar 15, 2017 01:31pm
Shining India
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silence Mar 15, 2017 01:33pm
long live India, keep it up
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Ishaan Mar 15, 2017 01:43pm
Nobody has the right to distort history. He should understand the sentiments of Rajput community.
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Thoroughthinker Mar 15, 2017 02:16pm
And, Hindus are supposed to be non-violent creatures!
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Akram Mar 15, 2017 02:27pm
@Ishaan Do you actually really truly know what Bhansali is trying to convey? Let's not assume things and destroy other peoples' property.
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Akram Mar 15, 2017 02:31pm
Welcome to Modi's India. Minorities not welcome. Everyone must constantly prove their nationalism. If you are Muslim, keep your mouth shut else go to Pakistan. Freedom of expression not allowed. But hey, largest democracy in world.
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Asif A Shah Mar 15, 2017 02:39pm
At the minimum, I should condemn such violence; and I do.
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Jackie Mar 15, 2017 02:39pm
Why was Raees banned in Pakistan... check shine internally
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Observer Mar 15, 2017 03:35pm
Why dont they knock the door of law?
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John sutton Mar 15, 2017 05:05pm
I am not surprised. I follow India very closely. This rise of extremism is dangerous for India and will set it back like it did Pakistan. Just last week not a single Muslim was elected in secular India. Today a film set was burnt down. India beware ... non-secular elements of any shade are a threat to secular India.
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BNJ Mar 15, 2017 05:18pm
Violence in any form is bad. But i will also say that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a bad filmmaker.
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Duggo Mar 15, 2017 05:21pm
They want to rewrite history, their way.
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S. A.M. Mar 15, 2017 05:38pm
@John sutton i agree with you. religious extremism has taken our country pakistan so many years behind. the same extremism supported by the state in india is sure to destroy india. we are seeing another similar trend in turkey as well.
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An ou tsider Mar 15, 2017 06:28pm
Even with incidents like these people call India Biggest Democracy of the World
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Jp Mar 15, 2017 06:40pm
@John sutton so a candidate should be elected just because he/ she is muslim? or they should be elected on basis of their work? There were muslim candidates from other parties in muslim majority areas. If they were not elected, it is people's choice. learn to accept.
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Raja farhat Abbas Mar 15, 2017 07:47pm
@Thoroughthinker ...Rajputs are warlike and upsetting them will cause a war!.
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Vivek Wani Mar 15, 2017 08:03pm
We condemn the act.
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S. A.M. Mar 15, 2017 08:29pm
@Jp i as a pakistani have no qualms in admitting that religious extremism has taken us to a place where we don't know what to do next. but for us half of the problem is solved as we have identified the problem. the remaining 50% is for finding a solution.
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omveer Mar 15, 2017 08:37pm
You mess with the bull, you get the horns. This director is notorious for distorting historical facts. Remember RamLeela, a lousy gujju love story . He was forced to change the title to golion ki raasleela. Could it be possible that it's a publicity stunt.
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Ali (Proud Indian) Mar 15, 2017 08:41pm
@Ishaan Are you justifying the attacks on him and his property on this basis????
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S. A.M. Mar 15, 2017 09:07pm
one thing is for sure padukone look stunning as padmavati
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kanishk Mar 15, 2017 11:07pm
@S. A.M. dont worry about india.india is and will always remain 1000 times more tolerant than pakistan.
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kanishk Mar 15, 2017 11:08pm
These acts of fringe elements cant shake india's strong faith on secularism.
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worthless wealth Mar 16, 2017 04:48am
@Jp how could you be so sure about the choice people had!
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worthless wealth Mar 16, 2017 04:52am
Thank God, the subject of the film had something to do with Indian history of Rajput, otherwise the blame might have fallen on Pakistan
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Shanti Mar 16, 2017 05:39am
Feel sorry for Sanjay Leela Bhansali that he has to put up with such homegrown extremist in his own backyard. Dupeeka should stay in USA or better yet do films in London where she won't be targeted and threatened with death by her fellow extremist from BJP
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Krishan Gopal Mar 16, 2017 09:52am
@sallu First develop a try to understand, who was Padmavati and why people of Rajasthan/ India getting angry on her wrong portrayal...
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KT Mar 16, 2017 01:19pm
has script been disclosed ? why attack the shoot ?
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Dhiraj Jane Mar 16, 2017 04:28pm
Let the movie release. after watching people will decide, whether it offends their sentiments or not. If it will, Mr Bhansali will bear loss of millions as the majority of viewers will not watch movie. Thus nobody including Mr Bhansali will repeat such mistake in future. Mr Bhansali has a long experience in movie making, he will not make any such movies which gives him financial losses. Same things were faced by him at the time of release of Bajirao- Mastani. Later everybody liked the movie very much Society in India do not support these hooligans who are pseudo guards of Indian pride. Government must take strict action on these hooligans also act proactively to avoid such incidents.
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