Karni Sena slams Javed Akhtar for insensitive comment on Rajput community

Lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar recently spoke about 'Padmavati' and defended the film. But while doing so he made some insensitive comments about the Rajput community who have been protesting against the film’s release over its depiction of Queen Padmavati. Talking to a leading news channel, Javed stated, “The Rajputs and the Rajwadas never fought against the British and now they are taking to the streets against a film and a filmmaker. All these ‘ranas’ ‘rajas’ and ‘maharajas’ of Rajasthan were serving in the courts of the British for 200 years. Where did their Rajput honour and valour go that time? They have become what they are since they had accepted to serve the British.”

Now, obviously, his statement has not gone down well with the Rajput Karni Sena who have openly condemned the writer. Mahipal Singh Makrana, state president, Shri Rajput Karni Sena, said, “He (Akhtar) has lost our respect. From now on he is banned in Rajasthan and if he dares we will thrash him on the streets.” He added, "Rajputs and Rajwadas have sacrificed their lives and he is mocking our history and saying we were serving the British.” He further continued, “He does not deserve ‘Padharo Mhare Des’ treatment anymore. He speaks a lot in literature festivals and next time we are not going to allow him to even come to Jaipur and speak.”

Well, we wonder when this spectacle will come to an end. Stay tuned for more updates.

Credits: Hindustan Times