The assault on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali by a fringe group on the sets of his upcoming film Padmavati in Jaipur, for allegedly distorting facts, forced the makers of a historical serial, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, to halt shooting for a day.

Shaleen Bhanot, who plays an important role in the show, is upset about the treatment meted out to Bhansali and its rippling effects.

On driving back to Ranthambore after a day's break, the actor learnt that the palace officials had not given them permission to shoot there as they feared that the protesters would target their set as well. So, the producers and the team took the day off.

Shaleen said, “What happened on the sets of Padmavati has shaken us all and these are just precaution ary measures. It's sad when such things happen. We have lost out on a day of shoot. I hope and pray the situation settles down soon.“

The shoot of the show resumed a day-and-a-half later, but fear still looms large on the set.