`Behind every successful man, there`s a woman`- Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput prove it time and again.Justifying the proverb yet again, Mira, ahead of the release of `Padmaavat`, said that the movie is &quot;homage to the Rajput tradition and culture.&quot; 
 
&quot;First and foremost, I am extremely proud to see Shahid essay that role and do so much justice and more to it. Watching him on screen was such a visual treat. Without any biases, I would say, he is the best thing in the film,&quot; she added while speaking to media at an award ceremony. 
 
Adding on to it, the `Haider` star said that his wife was a great support as he took up a challenging character like Maha Rawal Ratan Singh.&quot;I have always said that I was very nervous before doing the film. I was new to this team. The role I am essaying, Maha Rawal Ratan Singh, people don`t know much about it. For a year, people went on asking me about my role in the film. My wife was a huge support for me. She has always told me, `Shahid, go out there and express yourself`. I have tried to do that in last 1.5 years. It is a very important film for me.&quot; 
 
&quot;Honestly, it`s not the most author-backed role in the film. So taking up such a role and getting appreciations for that, is an amazing moment,&quot; he added.

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When asked about why he terms his character least `author-backed role`, Shahid said, &quot;I don`t want to get into the details of it. But yes, it was the least known of the three characters (played by Deepika, Ranveer and Shahid). On the basis of my understanding, it was tough to portray this kind of character.&quot; 
 
On another note, Shahid and Mira, popularly known as ShaMira, gave the ultimate couple goal at the awards night with their colour-coordinated outfits.While Mira stunned in a white gown, Shahid, who won the `India`s most stylish male` award, looked dapper in a black-and-white checkered suit.&nbsp;

'I am extremely proud to see Shahid essay that role and do so much justice and more to it, said Mira

`Behind every successful man, there`s a woman`- Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput prove it time and again.Justifying the proverb yet again, Mira, ahead of the release of `Padmaavat`, said that the movie is "homage to the Rajput tradition and culture." "First and foremost, I am extremely proud to see Shahid essay that role and do so much justice and more to it. Watching him on screen was such a visual treat. Without any biases, I would say, he is the best thing in the film," she added while speaking to media at an award ceremony. Adding on to it, the `Haider` star said that his wife was a great support as he took up a challenging character like Maha Rawal Ratan Singh."I have always said that I was very nervous before doing the film. I was new to this team. The role I am essaying, Maha Rawal Ratan Singh, people don`t know much about it. For a year, people went on asking me about my role in the film. My wife was a huge support for me. She has always told me, `Shahid, go out there and express yourself`. I have tried to do that in last 1.5 years. It is a very important film for me." "Honestly, it`s not the most author-backed role in the film. So taking up such a role and getting appreciations for that, is an amazing moment," he added. A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) on Jan 24, 2018 at 9:15am PST × When asked about why he terms his character least `author-backed role`, Shahid said, "I don`t want to get into the details of it. But yes, it was the least known of the three characters (played by Deepika, Ranveer and Shahid). On the basis of my understanding, it was tough to portray this kind of character." On another note, Shahid and Mira, popularly known as ShaMira, gave the ultimate couple goal at the awards night with their colour-coordinated outfits.While Mira stunned in a white gown, Shahid, who won the `India`s most stylish male` award, looked dapper in a black-and-white checkered suit.

'Padmaavat'' is homage to Rajput tradition, says Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput

Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s Padmaavat finally opened today amid tight security and palpable tension but audiences streamed into theatres across the country to watch the film that has the nation agog. 
 
Initial <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-releases-protesters-brandish-swords-owners-say-movie-halls-full-30721">reports suggested </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-releases-protesters-brandish-swords-owners-say-movie-halls-full-30721">good</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-releases-protesters-brandish-swords-owners-say-movie-halls-full-30721"> business for the film,</a> which has been the focal point of protests by various Rajput groups, which allege that it distorts their history and defames their queen Padmavati. 
 
While the occupancy in Delhi was around 60 to 70 percent for the first show at 9 am, in Mumbai it was lower at 40-45 percent.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/padmaavat-releasing-in-pakistan-without-cuts-30744">Also see: Padmaavat to release in Pakistan without cuts</a> 
 
Shows later in the day, including late night, were almost packed. Given that it&#39;s a long weekend, trade analysts were hopeful that business would be good. 
 
&quot;The response has been positive so far. We are hopeful it will increase during the day and in the evening,&quot; Mumbai-based Nitin Datar, a member of the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India, told PTI. 
 
Many of those who watched the film condemned the violence of the last few weeks, particularly the stoning of a school bus in Gurgaon yesterday, and said the film has nothing objectionable in it. 
 
In some halls, like the Satyam cineplex in west Delhi, the entire front row was occupied by uniformed security personnel. The hall also had bouncers. 
 
The Rs 150 crore Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film is a period drama based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi&#39;s epic Padmavat. 
 
Deepika Padukone plays Rani Padmavati in the film, which also features Shahid Kapoor as Maha Rawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji. 
 
A Rajput viewer, who requested anonymity, made it a point to watch the first show in Mumbai&#39;s Cinepolis and said it was an &quot;excellent&quot; effort by Bhansali and actually glorifies their culture. 
 
He also said there was nothing offensive in the movie, or in the Ghoomar&nbsp;song. 
 
&quot;I am a Rajput and it pains me to see why people are behaving the way they are over this film. The violence, the threats, all are unnecessary and sad. We don&#39;t and can never support that,&quot; he said. 
 
Chunky Mehta, who also watched the film in the same theatre, said it presents the Rajput community in a good light and it is a &quot;shame&quot; that some people are creating an unsafe atmosphere. 
 
&quot;It is a one time watch film. But any sensible person watching the film can say that there is nothing wrong or bad in the film,&quot; he added.

Also see: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-deepika-padukone-shares-photo-with-main-man-on-padmaavat-release-date-30724">Deepika </a>and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-ahead-of-padmaavat-release-ranveer-singh-writes-a-heartfelt-note-30722">Ranveer write heartfelt messages</a> ahead of Padmaavat release 
 
Dhruv Singh, who hails from Rajasthan, which has seen several violent protests, referred to the &quot;dream sequence&quot; between Padmavati and Khilji, which several groups had objected to despite Bhansali clarifying that there was no such scene.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-controversy-rajput-women-seek-presidents-permission-to-end-lives-30710">Also see:&nbsp;Rajput women ask President&#39;s permission to end lives</a>

&quot;There was not a single dream sequence in the film so I don&#39;t know what the fuss is all about. The attack on children, burning buses is not something we Rajputs endorse. It is shameful what&#39;s happening.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-review-ranveer-singh-shines-in-bhansalis-visually-grand-historical-saga-30568">Read Padmaavat review here</a> 
 
&quot;I would request people to not be scared and come out and watch the film. I hope the protests can finally stop,&quot; he said. 
 
Delhi audiences seemed to be in agreement.&nbsp;&quot;The movie is quite surreal. It has been shot beautifully. There is no dream sequence in the movie nor is there any scene featuring Ranveer and Deepika. The protests are wrong,&quot; Varun, a professional workng in MNC, said outside PVR Plaza. 
 
A young couple was also in the audience at the early morning show and had booked their tickets in advance. 
 
&quot;After watching the film we felt all this violence and protests are irrelevant. There is nothing offensive about the film,&quot; said the man, who asked not to be named. 
 
Priya, a college student, said Bhansali honours &quot;women power&quot; in his latest film. 
 
&quot;The way Bhansali has created Padmavati is beautiful. The female characters are really strong. I really liked Deepika in the film,&quot; she said. 
 
Banker Vineet, who was queuing up to go in, said he was not scared and would not miss the film just because of the unrest created by groups like the Karni Sena.&nbsp;&quot;I believe in the Constitution and I am not scared to watch this movie. I trust our police. After I see the film, I will also ask my friends to watch it as soon as possible,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

A Rajput viewer, who requested anonymity, made it a point to watch the first show in Mumbai's Cinepolis and said it was an "excellent" effort by Bhansali.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat finally opened today amid tight security and palpable tension but audiences streamed into theatres across the country to watch the film that has the nation agog. Initial reports suggested good business for the film, which has been the focal point of protests by various Rajput groups, which allege that it distorts their history and defames their queen Padmavati. While the occupancy in Delhi was around 60 to 70 percent for the first show at 9 am, in Mumbai it was lower at 40-45 percent. Also see: Padmaavat to release in Pakistan without cuts Shows later in the day, including late night, were almost packed. Given that it's a long weekend, trade analysts were hopeful that business would be good. "The response has been positive so far. We are hopeful it will increase during the day and in the evening," Mumbai-based Nitin Datar, a member of the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India, told PTI. Many of those who watched the film condemned the violence of the last few weeks, particularly the stoning of a school bus in Gurgaon yesterday, and said the film has nothing objectionable in it. In some halls, like the Satyam cineplex in west Delhi, the entire front row was occupied by uniformed security personnel. The hall also had bouncers. The Rs 150 crore Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film is a period drama based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi's epic Padmavat. Deepika Padukone plays Rani Padmavati in the film, which also features Shahid Kapoor as Maha Rawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji. A Rajput viewer, who requested anonymity, made it a point to watch the first show in Mumbai's Cinepolis and said it was an "excellent" effort by Bhansali and actually glorifies their culture. He also said there was nothing offensive in the movie, or in the Ghoomar song. "I am a Rajput and it pains me to see why people are behaving the way they are over this film. The violence, the threats, all are unnecessary and sad. We don't and can never support that," he said. Chunky Mehta, who also watched the film in the same theatre, said it presents the Rajput community in a good light and it is a "shame" that some people are creating an unsafe atmosphere. "It is a one time watch film. But any sensible person watching the film can say that there is nothing wrong or bad in the film," he added. Also see: Deepika and Ranveer write heartfelt messages ahead of Padmaavat release Dhruv Singh, who hails from Rajasthan, which has seen several violent protests, referred to the "dream sequence" between Padmavati and Khilji, which several groups had objected to despite Bhansali clarifying that there was no such scene. Also see: Rajput women ask President's permission to end lives "There was not a single dream sequence in the film so I don't know what the fuss is all about. The attack on children, burning buses is not something we Rajputs endorse. It is shameful what's happening. Read Padmaavat review here "I would request people to not be scared and come out and watch the film. I hope the protests can finally stop," he said. Delhi audiences seemed to be in agreement. "The movie is quite surreal. It has been shot beautifully. There is no dream sequence in the movie nor is there any scene featuring Ranveer and Deepika. The protests are wrong," Varun, a professional workng in MNC, said outside PVR Plaza. A young couple was also in the audience at the early morning show and had booked their tickets in advance. "After watching the film we felt all this violence and protests are irrelevant. There is nothing offensive about the film," said the man, who asked not to be named. Priya, a college student, said Bhansali honours "women power" in his latest film. "The way Bhansali has created Padmavati is beautiful. The female characters are really strong. I really liked Deepika in the film," she said. Banker Vineet, who was queuing up to go in, said he was not scared and would not miss the film just because of the unrest created by groups like the Karni Sena. "I believe in the Constitution and I am not scared to watch this movie. I trust our police. After I see the film, I will also ask my friends to watch it as soon as possible," he said.

Padmaavat releases amid high security; viewers wonder what's the fuss about

Gurugram Police on Saturday detained Karni Sena chief Thakur Kushalpal in connection with the incidents of violence as a protest against the recently released &#39;Padmaavat&#39;.

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Karni Sena&nbsp;is protesting against the film since it started filming with claims that the film presents distorted historical facts.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-fallout-censor-board-chief-prasoon-joshi-skips-zee-jaipur-literature-festival-30895">Censor board chief Prasoon Joshi skips Zee Jaipur Literature Festival after </a>&#39;P<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-fallout-censor-board-chief-prasoon-joshi-skips-zee-jaipur-literature-festival-30895">admaavat</a>&#39;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-fallout-censor-board-chief-prasoon-joshi-skips-zee-jaipur-literature-festival-30895">&nbsp;fallout</a>

On Wednesday, a mob of 60 people attacked a bus full of school kids and teachers in Gurugram in protest against the release of &quot;Padmaavat&quot;.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opinion-how-sanjay-leela-bhansali-plays-to-the-gallery-with-padmaavat-30890">How Sanjay Leela Bhansali plays to the gallery with </a>&#39;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opinion-how-sanjay-leela-bhansali-plays-to-the-gallery-with-padmaavat-30890">Padmaavat</a>&#39;

On January 25, the police took into custody 23 people for the stone pelting and charged them with rioting and attempt to murder.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;mob attackers were reportedly from the Rajput Karni Sena.

A&nbsp;special investigation team has been formed under the supervision of DCP South Ashol Bakshi to probe the case.

Also read: S<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-row-supreme-court-to-hear-contempt-plea-against-no-show-in-4-states-30717">upreme Court to hear contempt petition against 4 states for no-show</a>

Haryana BJP media coordinator&nbsp;Suraj Pal Amu who warned the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-padmaavat-is-released-the-country-will-fall-apart-suraj-pal-amu-29932"> country will fall if &#39;Padamaavat&#39;</a>&nbsp;g<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-padmaavat-is-released-the-country-will-fall-apart-suraj-pal-amu-29932">ets a release </a>was also arrested and is in judicial custody&nbsp;till January 29.

The national secretary of the Shree Karni Sena, Suraj Pal Amu,&nbsp;has also been arrested.

&quot;Padmaavat&quot;&nbsp;finally released on January 25 under heavy security.

In Haryana some movie halls decided not to show the movie, PVR cinemas of Gurugram&#39;s ambience mall was one of them.

However, the entire controversy worked in favour of the film as viewers came in big numbers to watch the film in curiosity behind the uproar.

Next week, the Supreme court will be hearing a case against Karni Sena for the ruckus they have created in different parts of the country after a contempt petition was filed against them.

 
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Karni Sena is protesting against the film since it started filming with claims that film presents distorted historical facts

Gurugram Police on Saturday detained Karni Sena chief Thakur Kushalpal in connection with the incidents of violence as a protest against the recently released 'Padmaavat'. #Gurugram Karni Sena Chief Thakur Kushalpal detained by police in connection of incidents of violence in the city #Padmaavat — ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2018 × Karni Sena is protesting against the film since it started filming with claims that the film presents distorted historical facts. Also read: Censor board chief Prasoon Joshi skips Zee Jaipur Literature Festival after 'Padmaavat' fallout On Wednesday, a mob of 60 people attacked a bus full of school kids and teachers in Gurugram in protest against the release of "Padmaavat". Also read: How Sanjay Leela Bhansali plays to the gallery with 'Padmaavat' On January 25, the police took into custody 23 people for the stone pelting and charged them with rioting and attempt to murder. The mob attackers were reportedly from the Rajput Karni Sena. A special investigation team has been formed under the supervision of DCP South Ashol Bakshi to probe the case. Also read: Supreme Court to hear contempt petition against 4 states for no-show Haryana BJP media coordinator Suraj Pal Amu who warned the country will fall if 'Padamaavat' gets a release was also arrested and is in judicial custody till January 29. The national secretary of the Shree Karni Sena, Suraj Pal Amu, has also been arrested. "Padmaavat" finally released on January 25 under heavy security. In Haryana some movie halls decided not to show the movie, PVR cinemas of Gurugram's ambience mall was one of them. However, the entire controversy worked in favour of the film as viewers came in big numbers to watch the film in curiosity behind the uproar. Next week, the Supreme court will be hearing a case against Karni Sena for the ruckus they have created in different parts of the country after a contempt petition was filed against them.

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena chief Thakur Kushalpal detained by Gurugram police

As Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s Padmaavat finally gets a release, chaos hammers the country.

Protestors took to the streets and caused a ruckus in various parts of the country.

Media reports of a law student in Lucknow who tried immolating himself in a protest against the film&#39;s release. He is currently out of danger.&nbsp;

Ahead, a roundup of the ongoing protests from all across the country, information about Padmaavat&#39;s screening blackout in four states, and the Karni Sena&#39;s stand on the release.&nbsp;

Protests across the country

While <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-protests-mobs-go-on-rampage-in-ahmedabad-30572">Ahmedabad was met with incidents of vandalism</a>, attacks on multiplexes and torching of vehicles on Tuesday, similar protests were carried out in parts of Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Noida, Gurugram, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir among others.

UNESCO heritage site, the Chittor Fort, in Rajasthan was shut as members of the Karni Sena group tried entering it late Tuesday evening.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-frenzied-mob-attacks-school-bus-in-gurugram-30682">Gurugram saw fringe groups attacking a school bus full of children on Wednesday</a>. Protesters also burnt a bus and caused roadblocks in parts of Haryana and Rajasthan.&nbsp;

School authorities in Gurugram, after the attack on a school bus on Wednesday, have decided to keep schools shuts to ensure the safety of children and their staff.

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The schools which have decided to shut down till Sunday include&nbsp;Pathways school, GD Goenka school, Shiv Nadar school and Delhi Public School.

&quot;We do not want to take any risk with the life of students. Protection of students outside and inside is our prime concern,&quot; a teacher told PTI.

&quot;If the violators can attack school buses and Haryana roadways buses openly despite prohibitory orders and tight security arrangements of the Gurgaon Police,&quot; the teacher said, adding, &quot;We cannot take a chance and have decided to close down.&quot;

The teacher said that a total of six schools have taken the decision to remain shut.

Gurugram has already imposed section 144 which aims to check the assembly of groups of more than four people.

Meanwhile, Gurugram&#39;s Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh argues that the situation in the city remains peaceful.

&quot;Everyone has the right to protest but in a peaceful way. Violation of law and order is not allowed. The situation is peaceful in Gurgaon and all colleges, schools, offices will remain open on Thursday,&quot; Singh noted.

Gurgaon police along with 550 additional forces have been deployed in the city&#39;s major areas including multiplexes, Commissioner of Police Sandeep Khairwar said.

&quot;All Gurgaon malls have been directed to tighten their internal security. I along with other senior officers are monitoring the security arrangements in their respective zones,&quot; he said.

&quot;The Gurgaon Police is on a high alert and various teams are ready to respond quickly in case of any untoward incident,&quot; Khairawar said.

&quot;In Noida, near the capital New Delhi, activists burned toll booths on a highway after a rally while in Rajasthan state women carrying swords marched against the movie,&quot; notes an AFP report.

Over dozens of protestors were detained in &#39;maximum city&#39;, Mumbai.&nbsp;

&quot;We are providing security arrangements to all multiplexes and single screen theatres showing the movie,&quot; Mumbai police spokesman Deepak Deoraj told AFP.

&quot;We will be patrolling the entire city and will have reserve forces deployed to prevent any flare-ups until the issue is resolved,&quot; he added.

Blackout in 4 states

The Multiplex Association of India, which represents about 75 per cent of multiplex owners, said its members <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-not-to-release-in-4-states-says-multiplex-association-of-india-30677">would not screen the movie in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa</a>. &quot;The local management has told us that the law and order situation is not conducive,&quot; its president Deepak Asher was quoted by Press Trust of India.

&ldquo;For us the safety of patrons is important. Depending on the scenario, we will see if the atmosphere is safe, then we will play it (in these four states). Things could change (but) at the moment we are looking at the safety of people,&rdquo; Deepak Asher, president of the association said.

Theatre owners in Gujarat have noted that the film would be screened only when the row gets resolved.

Karni Sena&#39;s stand

The Karni Sena has asked members to carry out protests wherever possible and to ensure that the movie halls are not able to screen the film.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karni-sena-chief-we-wont-let-the-film-release-come-what-may-30662">Karni Sena chief</a> Lokendra Singh Kalvi directed a &ldquo;self-imposed curfew by people&rdquo; to oppose Sanjay Leela Bhansali&rsquo;s movie.

He said: &ldquo;We are adamant on our stand that this film Padmavaat should be banned. January 25 may come and go but we won&rsquo;t let the film release, come what may.&quot;

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles. The film was cleared under the UA certificate by the Censor Board and was slated for a release on January 25. Minor modifications to the content of the film were suggested by the Prasoon Joshi-led Censor Board.&nbsp;

Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana decided to ban the film -- the move was stayed by the Supreme Court.

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&quot;The movie will make 1 billion rupees (15.7 million) over the long weekend from Thursday to Sunday despite the protests,&quot; trade analyst Akshaye Rathi told AFP, referring to India`s Republic Day holiday Friday.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Multiplex Association of India said the movie will not be screened in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa

As Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat finally gets a release, chaos hammers the country. Protestors took to the streets and caused a ruckus in various parts of the country. Media reports of a law student in Lucknow who tried immolating himself in a protest against the film's release. He is currently out of danger. Ahead, a roundup of the ongoing protests from all across the country, information about Padmaavat's screening blackout in four states, and the Karni Sena's stand on the release. Protests across the country While Ahmedabad was met with incidents of vandalism, attacks on multiplexes and torching of vehicles on Tuesday, similar protests were carried out in parts of Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Noida, Gurugram, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir among others. UNESCO heritage site, the Chittor Fort, in Rajasthan was shut as members of the Karni Sena group tried entering it late Tuesday evening. Gurugram saw fringe groups attacking a school bus full of children on Wednesday. Protesters also burnt a bus and caused roadblocks in parts of Haryana and Rajasthan. School authorities in Gurugram, after the attack on a school bus on Wednesday, have decided to keep schools shuts to ensure the safety of children and their staff. Right-wing groups intensified protests against the release of a controversial Bollywood film "Padmaavat" amid heightened police presence in various states on Wednesday. (ANI) × The schools which have decided to shut down till Sunday include Pathways school, GD Goenka school, Shiv Nadar school and Delhi Public School. "We do not want to take any risk with the life of students. Protection of students outside and inside is our prime concern," a teacher told PTI. "If the violators can attack school buses and Haryana roadways buses openly despite prohibitory orders and tight security arrangements of the Gurgaon Police," the teacher said, adding, "We cannot take a chance and have decided to close down." The teacher said that a total of six schools have taken the decision to remain shut. Gurugram has already imposed section 144 which aims to check the assembly of groups of more than four people. Meanwhile, Gurugram's Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh argues that the situation in the city remains peaceful. "Everyone has the right to protest but in a peaceful way. Violation of law and order is not allowed. The situation is peaceful in Gurgaon and all colleges, schools, offices will remain open on Thursday," Singh noted. Gurgaon police along with 550 additional forces have been deployed in the city's major areas including multiplexes, Commissioner of Police Sandeep Khairwar said. "All Gurgaon malls have been directed to tighten their internal security. I along with other senior officers are monitoring the security arrangements in their respective zones," he said. "The Gurgaon Police is on a high alert and various teams are ready to respond quickly in case of any untoward incident," Khairawar said. "In Noida, near the capital New Delhi, activists burned toll booths on a highway after a rally while in Rajasthan state women carrying swords marched against the movie," notes an AFP report. Over dozens of protestors were detained in 'maximum city', Mumbai. "We are providing security arrangements to all multiplexes and single screen theatres showing the movie," Mumbai police spokesman Deepak Deoraj told AFP. "We will be patrolling the entire city and will have reserve forces deployed to prevent any flare-ups until the issue is resolved," he added. Blackout in 4 states The Multiplex Association of India, which represents about 75 per cent of multiplex owners, said its members would not screen the movie in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa. "The local management has told us that the law and order situation is not conducive," its president Deepak Asher was quoted by Press Trust of India. “For us the safety of patrons is important. Depending on the scenario, we will see if the atmosphere is safe, then we will play it (in these four states). Things could change (but) at the moment we are looking at the safety of people,” Deepak Asher, president of the association said. Theatre owners in Gujarat have noted that the film would be screened only when the row gets resolved. Karni Sena's stand The Karni Sena has asked members to carry out protests wherever possible and to ensure that the movie halls are not able to screen the film. Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi directed a “self-imposed curfew by people” to oppose Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie. He said: “We are adamant on our stand that this film Padmavaat should be banned. January 25 may come and go but we won’t let the film release, come what may." Mann ki jwala hai mat tatolo, jauhar ki jwala bahut kuch jala degi. Roko Padmavati ruk gayi, #Padmaavat ko bhi roko, Jal jaayega desh. Mat karo yeh paap.: Lokendra Singh Kalvi, Rajput Karni Sena pic.twitter.com/1excJVAj3P — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles. The film was cleared under the UA certificate by the Censor Board and was slated for a release on January 25. Minor modifications to the content of the film were suggested by the Prasoon Joshi-led Censor Board. Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana decided to ban the film -- the move was stayed by the Supreme Court. Also read: Padmaavat review: Ranveer Singh shines in Bhansali's visually grand historical saga "The movie will make 1 billion rupees (15.7 million) over the long weekend from Thursday to Sunday despite the protests," trade analyst Akshaye Rathi told AFP, referring to India`s Republic Day holiday Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Padmaavat releases today; protests continue, Lucknow man tries to immolate himself

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The schools which have decided to shut down till Sunday include&nbsp;Pathways school, GD Goenka school, Shiv Nadar school and Delhi Public School.

The management of the schools confirmed that they would close down as a precaution despite the district administration and the Gurgaon police assuring adequate security.

Around 25 students of GD Goenka World School were on their way home when a group of around 60 activists, believed to be members of a fringe group, attacked the bus with bamboo sticks asking the driver to stop the vehicle.

&quot;We do not want to take any risk with the life of students. Protection of students outside and inside is our prime concern,&quot; a school teacher told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

&quot;If the violators can attack school buses and Haryana roadways buses openly despite prohibitory orders and tight security arrangements of the Gurgaon Police,&quot; the teacher said, adding, &quot;We cannot take a chance and have decided to close down.&quot;

The teacher said that a total of six schools have taken the decision to remain shut.

Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh, in an appeal, said the public transport system of the city should not be disturbed.

&quot;Some people and groups want rioting in the district but we appeal to residents and groups not to violate law and order situation and section 144 is already imposed in the city,&quot; Singh told PTI.

&quot;Everyone has the right to protest but in a peaceful way. Violation of law and order is not allowed. The situation is peaceful in Gurgaon and all colleges, schools, offices will remain open on Thursday,&quot; he added.

The Gurgaon police have arrested 20 people for allegedly violating prohibitory orders, a senior official said.

Gurgaon police along with 550 additional forces including local police stations teams have been deployed in the city&#39;s major areas including multiplexes, Commissioner of Police Sandeep Khairwar said.

&quot;All Gurgaon malls have been directed to tighten their internal security. I along with other senior officers are monitoring the security arrangements in their respective zones,&quot; he said.

&quot;The Gurgaon Police is on a high alert and various teams are ready to respond quickly in case of any untoward incident,&quot; Khairawar said.&nbsp;

The schools which have decided to shut down till Sunday include Pathways school, GD Goenka school, Shiv Nadar school and Delhi Public School

After the attack on a school bus by anti-"Padmaavat" protestors, some reputed schools in Gurgaon have decided to remain shut till Sunday in view of the violence over the controversial film's release. As soon as we came out of the school the bus was attacked. Even the police could not control them. The children somehow took cover inside the bus.: School staff on their school bus attacked by vandals in protest against release of #Padmavaat in Gurugram, #Haryana pic.twitter.com/4mebxa2jNB — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × The schools which have decided to shut down till Sunday include Pathways school, GD Goenka school, Shiv Nadar school and Delhi Public School. The management of the schools confirmed that they would close down as a precaution despite the district administration and the Gurgaon police assuring adequate security. Around 25 students of GD Goenka World School were on their way home when a group of around 60 activists, believed to be members of a fringe group, attacked the bus with bamboo sticks asking the driver to stop the vehicle. "We do not want to take any risk with the life of students. Protection of students outside and inside is our prime concern," a school teacher told PTI on the condition of anonymity. "If the violators can attack school buses and Haryana roadways buses openly despite prohibitory orders and tight security arrangements of the Gurgaon Police," the teacher said, adding, "We cannot take a chance and have decided to close down." The teacher said that a total of six schools have taken the decision to remain shut. Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh, in an appeal, said the public transport system of the city should not be disturbed. "Some people and groups want rioting in the district but we appeal to residents and groups not to violate law and order situation and section 144 is already imposed in the city," Singh told PTI. "Everyone has the right to protest but in a peaceful way. Violation of law and order is not allowed. The situation is peaceful in Gurgaon and all colleges, schools, offices will remain open on Thursday," he added. The Gurgaon police have arrested 20 people for allegedly violating prohibitory orders, a senior official said. Gurgaon police along with 550 additional forces including local police stations teams have been deployed in the city's major areas including multiplexes, Commissioner of Police Sandeep Khairwar said. "All Gurgaon malls have been directed to tighten their internal security. I along with other senior officers are monitoring the security arrangements in their respective zones," he said. "The Gurgaon Police is on a high alert and various teams are ready to respond quickly in case of any untoward incident," Khairawar said.

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As Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat finally gets a release, chaos hammers the country. Protestors took to the streets and caused a ruckus in various parts of the country.

Padmaavat releases today; protests continue, Lucknow man tries to immolate himself As Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat finally gets a release, chaos hammers the country. Protestors took to the streets and caused a ruckus in various parts of the country. GST will have 'very positive' long-term effects: Raghuram Rajan In a recent television interview, Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan spoke about the long-term advantages of the two major economic moves of the Modi government -- the Goods and Service Tax and demonetisation. No 'cause big enough to justify violence against children', says Rahul after attack on Gurgaon school bus On the day miscreants protesting the release of 'Padmaavat' targeted a school bus in Gurugram, Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to express his anguish and blamed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for the ongoing violence. Padmaavat release: After attack on school bus, big Gurgaon schools shut till Sunday After the attack on a school bus by anti-"Padmaavat" protestors, some reputed schools in Gurgaon have decided to remain shut till Sunday in view of the violence over the controversial film's release. 'I've signed your death warrant,' judge tells ex-USA Gymnastics doctor As his victims wept in a Michigan courtroom on Wednesday, disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for abusing young female gymnasts who were entrusted to his care.

Wion Morning News Brief, January 25, 2018

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