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Threats have been made against Bhansali and lead actress [[Deepika Padukone]], and [[riot police]] may be deployed at Indian cinemas.<ref name="guardian">{{cite news|last=Safi|first=Michael|title=Indian film Padmavati sparks protests over 'Hindu-Muslim romance'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/16/indian-film-padmavati-sparks-protests-over-hindu-muslim-romance|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=16 November 2017}}</ref> The Karni Sena threatened to assault and mutilate Padukone by cutting off her nose, which [[Mumbai Police]] responded to by giving her special security.<ref>{{cite news|title=Deepika Padukone Gets Special Security After Threats Over Padmavati|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/padmavati-controversy-fringe-group-karni-sena-threatens-to-cut-off-deepika-padukones-nose-1776238|accessdate=16 November 2017|work=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref name="guardian"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/padmavati-row-rajput-karni-sena-says-compromise-formula-has-been-worked-out-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali/articleshow/56873503.cms|title=‘Padmavati’ row: Rajput Karni Sena says ‘compromise formula’ has been worked out with Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/others/padmavati-row-gujarat-chapter-of-rajput-karni-sena-slam-sanjay-leela-bhansali-say-they-support-lokendra-singh-kalvis-threat-to-chop-off-deepika-padukones-nose/articleshow/61676856.cms|title=Padmavati row: Gujarat chapter of Rajput Karni Sena slams Sanjay Leela Bhansali, says it supports Lokendra Singh Kalvi's threat to chop off Deepika Padukone's nose - Ahmedabad Mirror|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/india/video/padmavati-shri-rajput-karni-sena-sanjay-leela-bhansali-rajasthan-kota-lokendra-singh-kalvi/126050|title='A lot will burn, stop if you can': Rajput Karni Sena warns as row over 'Padmavati' rages|date=15 November 2017}}</ref>

The Karni Sena changed its stance on 23 November, and agreed to support the release of the film, provided that the makers screen the film to the royal family of [[Mewar]] and agreed to withdraw the protests if nothing objectionable is found in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/best-of-the-week/india/padmavati-karni-sena-changes-stand-wants-mewar-royalty-to-clear-movie/articleshow/61760836.cms|title=Padmavati row: Karni Sena changes stand, wants Mewar royalty to 'clear' movie|date=23 November 2017|work=Times of India|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123012227/https://m.timesofindia.com/best-of-the-week/india/padmavati-karni-sena-changes-stand-wants-mewar-royalty-to-clear-movie/articleshow/61760836.cms|archivedate=23 November 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, in January 2018, the group engaged in violent protests against the film, resultingincluding, inbut thenot arrestlimited ofto, itsstoning nationala secretaryschool Surajbus Palwith Amu.children in it<ref>{{cite news |url=httphttps://www.thehinduhindustantimes.com/news/national/other-statesgurgaon/karni-sena-nationals-secretarygurgaon-arrestedchief-saysheld-policeover-padmaavat-violence-sit-to-probe-bus-attack/article22529425story-rBm6Jwmtq29FmiUb0YwvVJ.ece html|title=Karni SenaSena’s nationalGurgaon secretarychief arrestedheld over Padmaavat violence, saysSIT policeto |newspaper=Theprobe Hindubus attack|date=2627 January 2018|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref>. AmongA otherPIL actswas offiled violence,against the Karni Sena hasin beenthe accusedPunjab of& stoningHaryana High Court by a schoolChandigarh busbased withNGO, children[[Middle inFinger it.Protests|Human Rights Protection Group & MFP Federation]]<ref> {{citeCite news |url=https://wwwtimesofindia.hindustantimesindiatimes.com/gurgaonentertainment/karnihindi/bollywood/news/school-senabus-sattack-gurgaonin-chiefgurugram-heldif-overthey-padmaavatget-violenceaway-sitthis-towill-probehappen-busagain-says-attackpetitioner/story-rBm6Jwmtq29FmiUb0YwvVJarticleshow/62666776.html cms|title=KarniSchool Sena’sbus Gurgaonattack chiefin heldGurugram: overIf Padmaavatthey violenceget away, SITthis towill probehappen busagain, attacksays petitioner - Times of India|newspaperwork=HindustanThe Times of India|access-date=27 January 2018-01-31}}</ref> Thethrough KarniAdvocate SenaRanjan hasLakhanpal<ref>{{Cite deniednews|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/pil-in-punjab-and-haryana-hc-seeks-action-against-karni-sena/534045.html|title=PIL thesein allegations,Punjab and haveHaryana claimedHC thatseeks theiraction protestagainst isKarni nonSena|date=25 January 2018|work=[[The Tribune]]|access-violent.date=1 February 2018}}</ref>{{cite. news|title=Karni Sena's Chiefnational Deniessecretary RoleSuraj InPal Violence,Amu Butwas Sayssubsequently Protestsarrested.<ref>{{cite Willnews Continue|url=httpshttp://www.ndtvthehindu.com/india-news/national/other-states/karni-sena-chiefnational-deniessecretary-role-in-violence-butarrested-says-protests-will-continue-1805374police/article22529425.ece |publishertitle=NDTVKarni Sena national secretary arrested, says police |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2826 January 2018}}</ref>. Karni Sena has denied allegations of indulging in violence.

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