The Karni Sena has been protesting against Padmavati and doesn't want the movie to be released. They even went on to give death threats to Deepika Padukone. They claim that the movie hurts the sentiments of the Rajputs and the Hindus in general by distorting history.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has denied that saying that his movie Padmavati in no way shows the Rajput community and its women in bad light. He has also denied allegations of "love scenes" between Padmini (Padmavati) and ruler Alauddin Khilji, played by Deepika and Ranveer respectively, in the film.

Many celebrities have come out in support of the movie. Juhi Chawla has joined them. Juhi Chawla has said people should not flare up and give threats to Deepika Padukone for starring in Padmavati. Juhi was speaking at the launch of Jyotin Goel's book Bheem- Destiny's Warrior last evening in Mumbai.

Juhi said people should react to things with sensitivity and not flare up in anger. "At the end of the day, films are made by directors, by the team (and) you're playing a part. Just for that reason, I'd say a little sensitivity is (needed) and people should have patience. Not flare up and say things like that, that too to a woman."