BJP MLA Ravinder Negi renewed his criticism of Deepika Padukone's saffron outfits in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King. Calling the scenes an attempt to defame Sanatan Dharma, he challenged Bollywood actors to wear green bikinis or sarees instead. Negi also claimed protests had started in Maharashtra and would continue in Delhi until the scenes were removed

BJP MLA Ravinder Negi once again targeted Deepika Padukone over her saffron-coloured outfits in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King. The politician reiterated his demand for the makers to remove the scenes, warning that protests will continue in different parts of the country until his demand is met. He also challenged Bollywood actors to wear green bikinis or sarees instead.

The controversy erupted after the makers unveiled a glimpse of the film's first song, Tu Mil Jaaye, on Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday. The song features both Shah Rukh and Deepika dressed in saffron outfits.

Speaking to news agency PTI on November 9, Negi accused the makers of attempting to hurt religious sentiments and alleged that the use of saffron outfits was an attempt to defame Sanatan Dharma. He also referred to the controversy surrounding Deepika's saffron bikini in Shah Rukh's 2023 film Pathaan.

“This is the same thing being repeated, the same mistake being made to defame Sanatan Dharma. Saffron is a symbol of Sanatan Dharma, which we believe in across India. These Khan brothers, these Khan people, with their jihadi mindset, have done this repeatedly. Three years ago, in the film ‘Pathaan’, Deepika was made to wear a bikini, which led to an uproar and protests,” he said.