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Sanjay Leela Bhansali Attack: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh & Shahid Kapoor Break Their Silence!
Here’s what Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor said about the attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Jaipur.
Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor & Ranveer Singh break their silence on Sanjay Leela Bhansali being attacked by Rajput Karni Sena in Jodhpur. Deepika, who plays the title role in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis 'Padmavati', says she is 'deeply saddened and disheartened' by the attack on the ace director on the films set. She feels that there is no distortion of history in 'Padmavati'.
Activists of a Rajput organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, attacked Bhansali on the sets of the film in Jaipur on Friday. Activists slapped him and tore up his shirt.
Here's What Deepika, Ranveer & Shahid Have To Say..
Deepika Padukone’s Tweet
"In a state of shock! Deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday's events! As Padmavati, I can assure you that there is absolutely no distortion of history. 'Padmavati'," Deepika posted on Twitter on Saturday.
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"Our only endeavour is and has always been to share with the world the story of this courageous and powerful woman in the purest form there is," she added.
Ranveer Singh’s Post
Whereas, Ranveer Singh wrote on his Facebook page, "As a team, we are making 'Padmavati' keeping in mind the sensitivities and emotions of the people of Rajasthan and the Rajput community."
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He further wrote, "Sanjay Sir is one of the most accomplished & authentic filmmakers we have in India, & he won't ever do anything to hurt anyone's feelings. What's happened is very unfortunate. We hope the people of Rajasthan will understand & empathise with our intentions & give us their support."
Shahid Kapoor’s Tweet
Shahid Kapoor too took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "Very very sad. Words do fall short and feel too little to express feelings. Violence is unacceptable. This incident has shocked me. We need to look deep within as a society, as a country, as a people. Where are we headed."
Shahid On SLB
"Sanjay bhansali is a film maker who the country should be proud of. You will know when u see #padmavati the dignity he brings to it. And my only regret is that I wasn't by his side when this happened."
Aditi Rao Hydari’s Tweet
"To curb an artists vision is to throttle a country... your passion inspires us sanjay sir... we love you and stand by you...," wrote Aditi Rao Hydari on Twitter.
A day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his crew were assaulted on the sets of his forthcoming directorial "Padmavati", the filmmaker decided to cancel shooting in Jaipur, sources close to him said on Saturday.
"He has packed up and has said he will never shoot again in Jaipur," the sources added.
Sources said that Bhansali has decided to have sets in Mumbai and carry on shooting there.
According to reports, the team will be leaving for Mumbai from here later in the evening.
