Kshatriya Karni Sena chief issued a strong warning to filmmakers over movies he alleged targeted “Sanatan Dharma” and hurt religious and community sentiments. Raj Shekhawat, national president of the Sena, said that his group might confront them at their homes in Mumbai and “teach them a lesson.“The right-wing outfit leader voiced objections to the upcoming films Yadav Ji Ki Love Story and Ghooskhor Pandat, accusing filmmakers of disrespecting faith and social groups, news agency PTI reported.“The time has come to enter the homes of producers and directors who make films on our deities and culture and teach them a lesson,” said Shekhawat, speaking to reporters on Saturday night after offering prayers at the Chamunda temple in Hallu Sarai. “I am directing Karni Sena workers to be ready. We will soon go to Mumbai and take action against such filmmakers in their own homes,” he added.He alleged that filmmakers had earlier targeted Kshatriya and Brahmin communities and were now “insulting” the Yadav community. According to him, such films are being made under the guise of freedom of expression while they “mislead the youth” and “hurt religious sentiments”.Referring to Yadav Ji Ki Love Story, slated for release on February 27, Shekhawat said members of the community were already protesting. Objections have been raised by some over the portrayal of a romantic relationship between a Yadav woman and a Muslim man, which critics claim could disturb social harmony. Some BJP leaders have also called for a ban. The filmmakers have not responded to the allegations, news agency PTI reported.Shekhawat also announced a “mega-movement” in Delhi on March 8 opposing new UGC equity regulations and said a Swarna Samaj Committee had been formed to demand their withdrawal. He stated that the organisation was in touch with MPs for support.An FIR was registered in Sambhal on February 18 against the producer, director and lead actors of Yadav Ji Ki Love Story. In a separate dispute, the Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat faced a legal challenge over its title, which the platform later agreed to change after court proceedings.
