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Kannada Rakshana Vedike President K Harish told reporters here that the forum does not have any objection to Leone performing in the event here, but would oppose her playing the character as Veeramahadevi, a historical icon, who is revered as a goddess figure by the Kannadigas.
“It will be inappropriate for Leone to don the role ofVeeramahadevi who had championed the cause of Hindus,” he said.
Commissioner of police T Suneel Kumar had said police had given the nod for Leone’s event, but withconditions.
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On December 31 last year, a new years eve show featuring Leone, organised by Time Creations, was cancelled following protests by the KRVYS and denial of permission by the authorities.