Kshatriya body objects to movie ‘Prithviraj’, demands name change
Prithviraj is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language historical action drama film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film is based on life of Prithviraj Chauhan. It features Akshay Kumar as Prithviraj Chauhan, while Manushi Chhillar makes her Hindi film debut by playing his beloved wife Sanyogita. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Sakshi Tanwar, Manav Vij and Lalit Tiwari in other important characters.Akhil Bhartiya Kshatriya Mahasabha has objected to the name of the movie “Prithviraj” and termed it an insult to the great ruler.
Shantanu Chauhan, youth wing head of the organization, said, “The insult of the great brave warrior Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan ji, who protected the nation and Hinduism, is an insult to every citizen of India. The title of Yash Raj produced film ‘Prithviraj’ directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi is an insult to the great Hindu emperor. It is condemnable and insulting to not address such a great warrior and a brave son of India by his full name.”
Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha has demanded change in the title of the film immediately and the script should be approved by senior representatives of the Kshatriya Samaj and screening of the film must also be done before the release while objectionable and distorted facts must be removed.
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| Directed by | Chandraprakash Dwivedi |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
| Written by | Chandraprakash Dwivedi |
| Starring | Akshay Kumar Manushi Chhillar |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| Edited by | Namrata Rao |
| Production company | Yash Raj Films |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films |
| Release date | 5 November 2021 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Filmmaker Chandraprakash Dwivedi, best known for his TV series “Chanakya”, is making the historical film “Prithviraj” that stars Akshay Kumar in the titular role. Dwivedi says he has based his film’s storyline on the epic poem “Prithviraj Raso”.
“Prithviraj Bollywood movie is also based mainly on medieval literature, an epic called ‘Prithviraj Raso’ by the great poet Chand Bardai. Apart from couple of versions of ‘Raso’, there are many other literary works on Prithviraj, his life and times. In addition to these, there are commentaries on ‘Raso’,” Dwivedi said.
“Prithviraj” is based on the life of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. Bollywood Actor Akshay plays the role of the warrior king who fought valiantly against Muhammad Ghori. Former beauty queen Manushi Chhillar plays Sanyogita.
Prithviraj movie Release Date
The film was earlier announced for cinema release on 13 November 2020, coinciding with Diwali.However, it was postponed due to production halt between March to October 2020 owing to COVID-19 pandemic. Finally it is now scheduled to release in theatres on 5 November 2021 again coinciding with Diwali.
