Jaipur/Udaipur: Writer-poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar’s remark that Rajput rulers never fought against British has evoked sharp reactions in the state. Mahendra Singh Mewar, one of the direct descendants of Chittor ruler Rawal Ratan Singh, in an open letter has condemned Akhtar’s remark. Shri Rajput Karni Sena’s president Mahipal Singh Makrana has threatened Akhtar daring him to enter Rajasthan.

Coming in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Padmavati’, Akhtar, talking to Aaj Tak, had said, “The Rajputs and the Rajwadas never fought against the British and now they are taking to the streets against a film and a filmmaker. All these ‘ranas’ ‘rajas’ and ‘maharajas’ of Rajasthan were serving in the courts of the British for 200 years. Where did their Rajput honour and valour go that time? They have become what they are since they had accepted to serve the British.” He also condemned the attacks on the film and various protests across the country.

Mahipal Singh Makrana, state president, Shri Rajput Karni Sena, said, “He (Akthar) has lost our respect. From now on he is banned in Rajasthan and if he dares we will thrash him on the streets.”

“Rajputs and Rajwadas have sacrificed their lives and he is mocking our history and saying we were serving the British,” he said.

“He does not deserve ‘Padharo Mhare Des’ treatment anymore. He speaks a lot in literature festivals and next time we are not going to allow him to even come to Jaipur and speak,” Makrana threatened while talking to newsmen while burning effigy of the eminent writer-poet and lyricist.

Makrana is also the one who had threatened to chop off Deepika Padukone’s nose and ears, a few days ago.

Mahendra Singh Mewar, one of the direct descendants of Chittor ruler Rawal Ratan Singh in an open letter condemned the writer’s remarks on Rajputs. “I am aghast to note the total abandonment of decency and his absolute lack of knowledge of history.”