Fringe group Rajput Karni Sena, known for their vocal opposition against Padmavati, on Thursday, threatened to cut off actor Deepika Padukone's nose if she acted in the film.
"Rajputs never raise a hand on women. But if need be, we will do to Deepika what Lakshman did to Shurpanakha," said Mahipal Singh Makrana of Rajput Karni Sena in a self-made video, ANI reported.
Rajputs never raise a hand on women but if need be, we will do to Deepika what Lakshman did to Shurpanakha: Mahipal Singh Makrana of Rajput Karni Sena in a self-made video #Padmavati pic.twitter.com/82AWKGO7IU
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2017
A few days before, the group had held massive protests in Gandhinagar and Surat demanding a ban on the release of Padmavati, alleging that the makers had distorted historical facts.
While over one lakh members of the community converged at a massive gathering at Gandhinagar, thousands took part in the protest march in Surat to raise their demand of staying the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Bollywood film Padmavati.
The movie is scheduled to release on December 1.
According to Mansinh Rathod, who is leading the Gujarat chapter of 'Karni Sena', Bhansali has "distorted the historical facts in the movie".
"We have learnt that there is a dream sequence in the movie wherein Rani Padmavati has been shown romancing with 'Allaudin Khilji'. We condemn such a heinous portrayal our queen. 'Karni Sena' will never allow such movie to hit the theatres," Rathod said.
He said not just Gujarat, the movie must not be released anywhere in the country.
"To raise our demand, Karni Sena and other Rajput and Hindu organisations called a gathering in Gandhinagar. We had also organised a protest march in Surat. It is our clear warning that if this movie gets released on December 1, there will be violent protests and government will be responsible for the law and order situation," Rathod added.
