The Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Governments on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking to modification in its earlier order to assist a ban on the controversial flick 'Padmaavat' in four states. The apex court will hear the matter on January 23. The top court last week set aside the notification passed by the states of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat to ban the release of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial movie Padmaavat. Earlier, the apex court refused to entertain a plea filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma who claimed that the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to 'Padmaavat' was illegal. The flick has run into trouble time and again, as members of several Rajput factions have accused the director of the film, Bhansali of distorting history.

While Haryana state CM Manohar Lal Khattar said “If someone decides not to screen the film it will be good but if someone screens the film, they will be provided security. It is our duty to comply with Supreme Court's order”

Karni Sena members in Rajasthan and other places are meeting multiplex and cinema hall owners asking them to not screen the controversial film. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh today moved the Supreme Court seeking recall of its January 18 order by which controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat was allowed to be released in theater across India on January 25. Their appeal will be heard tomorrow. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama, Padmaavat, was earlier slated to release in December last year. However, following incessant protests by the Karni Sena and other groups, the film will now release on 25th January