Indian filmmakers said they have delayed indefinitely the release of a Bollywood historical epic about a legendary Hindu queen that has been the subject of weeks of violent protests.
Caste-based groups have been targeting "Padmavati", which was due to hit screens on December 1, over rumours that the movie will depict a romance between the queen and a Muslim ruler.Read more
Indian authorities on Saturday ordered a probe into the assault on Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of his historical flick Padmavati.
A group of protesters belonging to Rajput Karni Sena, a fringe outfit, stormed the film's sets at Jaigarh Fort in the western state of Rajasthan on Friday, alleging that his film distorts history.
Rajasthan's Home MinisterRead more