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Brahmin outfit threatens stir

against Kangana Ranaut-
starrer Manikarnika
The book, a historical fiction, had mentioned a romantic relationship
between Rani Lakshmibai and British officer Robert Ellis. It was banned in
Uttar Pradesh in February 2008 by the then Mayawati-led government.

Written by Mohammad Hamza Khan | Jaipur | Updated: February 6, 2018 10:07 am

Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming period drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is based on the life of the
19th century queen of Jhansi.

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one kidnapper shot to disrupt shooting of Kangana Ranaut-

dead, another injured
starrer Manikarnika, claiming it has an
Not fair to others, says “indecent portrayal” of Rani Laxmibai, a
Rahul Dravid as he
Brahmin.
questions his Rs 50 lakh
reward
“The movie’s shooting has been going on in
Rajasthan for some time and we have come
Kapil Sharma to be back
on Sony TV in March, to to know that there are some scenes, including
shoot promo today
a song, that show her as having a love affair
with an Englishman,” said Suresh Misra,
founder president of Sarv Brahmin
Mahasabha (SBM).

“We have learnt that some portions for the movie have been picked up from Rani, a
book by (London-based author) Jaishree Misra. Following objections, the book was
banned by Uttar Pradesh government then. So our concern is, why are filmmakers
proceeding with a movie with content from a banned book,” said Misra, 46, who is
also a secretary with the state Congress unit. He said if their concerns are not
addressed, “Brahmin Mahasabha will not let the movie be shot here and will
disrupt its shooting.”

The book, a historical fiction, had mentioned a romantic relationship between Rani
Lakshmibai and British officer Robert Ellis. It was banned in Uttar Pradesh in
February 2008 by the then Mayawati-led government.

“We had sent a letter to the producers on January 9. However, after almost a
month, there has been no response,” Misra said.

“Jhansi ki Maharani Laxmi Bai was a Brahmin and therefore our organisation and
community has certain queries as it is related with Brahmin sentiments &
emotions,” reads the purported letter to Manikarnika producer Kamal Jain.

The letter inquires about “background and profile” of writers and profile of
historians they may have consulted, details of song(s) in the movie and the context
in which they are being filmed.

The SMB Monday announced that since they have not received a reply, they are
escalating their protest.

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They plan to meet Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria Tuesday and ask
the state government “to take an affidavit from the director and producers of the
movie that there is nothing objectionable in it, and that the story is shared with the
state government”. “Else, it may meet the same fate as Padmaavat,” Misra said.

In November last year, SBM supported the campaign by Rajput outfits against
Padmaavat. Now, the Rajput outfits have decided to back the Brahmin organisation.

Shri Rajput Karni Sena’s national president Mahipal Makrana said, “If he (Misra)
has objected to the movie, we stand with him. Rani Laxmibai was their pride and is
our pride too.”

While producer Kamal Jain did not comment on the issue, a person closely
associated with the movie said they are not consulting Jaishree Misra’s book and
that there is “nothing objectionable” in the movie. “No letter was received and if
anybody comes to us, we will act accordingly. We are going ahead with the actual
history on Rani. Good thing about Rani Laxmibai is that everything about her is
fact.”

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Radhakishan Gangu
Feb 6, 2018 at 10:49 am

It is the fact that the sacredness of family values approaching towards bottom
across India. Our society is filled with corruption, evil practices, immaturity, under
and average development. Cheatings, suppressions became common. Our
intelligence, daily life corrupted in many ways. Strengths usage is corrupted. As
centuries passed particularly from last five decades in the name of modern life,
Vedic life standards declined. Under these conditions, many Brahmins are poor.
Even temples sacredness came down. There is lot of corruption. Some Brahmins
may be employees but now they need sadly,reservations to bag top level positions,
as ministers/MLAS, entrepreneurs, professors, scientists or bureaucrats. Even those
few in top, may not really enjoy the power to emphasize righteousness. Ordinary
Brahmins facing many difficulties in having security to their families particularly
for their girls/women. Sacredness, ethics observing Brahmins may be honored in
the world but in India it is hell.

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Feb 6, 2018 at 10:27 am

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