(Online Desk)

Amid heavy protests and violence across North India, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' was released on Thursday.

The film, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in major roles landed in controversy when fringe groups like Rajput Karni Sena protested over its reported portrayal of the 16th century Chittor queen.

Meanwhile, the Congress on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Haryana's BJP government after violence in Gurugram earlier in the day by a mob protesting against the release of 'Padmaavat'.