Ajay Devgn’s ‘Chauhaan’ in TROUBLE; Kshatriya Parishad Condemns ‘Appropriation of Chauhan Clan: We Reject All Attempts’ | Hindi Movie News
Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film ‘Chauhaan’ has found itself at the center of yet another controversy. Soon after the teaser received criticism for its depiction of the Kashmir conflict, the film is now facing objections from the Kshatriya Parishad. The organization has accused the makers of misusing Rajput identity and history, alleging that the legacy of the Chauhan clan is being incorporated into current political narratives.
Kshatriya Parishad opposes the use of Chauhan identity
In a strong statement shared on social media, the Kshatriya Parishad condemned what it described as the “weaponisation of Rajput history and appropriation of Rajput identities”. The organization stated that the Chauhan lineage is an important part of India’s historical legacy and should not be used for “electoral or ideological purposes”.He further stated, “The Chauhans are a historic Rajput (Kshatriya) lineage whose legacy belongs to history, not partisan campaigns or manufactured media controversies.”The organization also expressed concern over repeated attempts to attach Rajput identity to divisive political debates. Calling the development “deeply unfortunate”, he said: “At a time when Rajput voices remain underrepresented in the media and public discourse, invoking a Rajput clan name only to provoke outrage, inflame caste and communal sentiments or generate political spectacle is irresponsible and disrespectful.”
The organization cites historical examples
Questioning what it called a simplistic interpretation of medieval Indian history, the Parishad argued that the political alliances of the era cannot be seen only through a communal lens.He cited several historical examples to support his argument, stating: “Mahmud Lodi fought under Maharana Sanga at the Battle of Khanwa; Hakim Khan Sur commanded a contingent in Maharana Pratap’s army at Haldighati; Farid Khan, who later became Sher Shah Suri, is traditionally associated with military service under the care of Vikhawat Maharaja Raja; Tomar gave his life fighting alongside Lodi’s forces in the First Battle of Panipat.“The statement added: “These episodes illustrate that medieval political alliances were shaped by status, loyalty and military strategy, not by the communal narratives imposed on them today.”Reiterating its position, the organization concluded: “Kshatriya Parishad rejects any attempt to weaponize Rajput history or appropriate Rajput identities for electoral or ideological purposes. Historical memory must not become a tool for communal mobilization. We call upon political actors, filmmakers and media organizations to engage with India’s past responsibly, respecting the historical complexity rather than exploiting Rajput heritage as fodder for divisive political debate.“
The teaser had already attracted criticism
This is not the first controversy surrounding ‘Chauhaan’. The teaser had earlier drawn criticism over certain dialogues and its depiction of the Kashmir conflict, with several social media users questioning its message.One of the most debated moments was dialogue suggesting that pellet guns only cause “minimal damage”. The comment drew strong reactions, including from actor Swara Bhasker, who criticized the film’s treatment of the subject.Sharing a news about the impact of pellet guns, Swara wrote, “Is this what you want to glorify Bollywood?! Pellet guns are not ‘limited damage’, they are a gross violation of human rights. And the main Kashmiris are not Pathans. Go in search of Kar Liya Karo Yaar. And watch Goebbels while you’re at it!” She accompanied the post with the caption: “The Vivek Agnihotri-fication of Bollywood”.Ajay Devgn’s voiceover in the teaser, ‘Tell the Pathans, Chauhaan is coming’, also became a hot spot online. Several viewers alleged that the dialogue painted Muslims in a negative light while using the Rajput identity to frame a larger political narrative.
Release date
Directed by Neeraj Yadav, ‘Chauhaan’ is backed by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma under the banners of Jio Studios and Color Yellow Productions. The action drama is slated to hit theaters on October 1, 2027.
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