Although the makers of `Manikarnika` have already clarified that the film is not a biopic, yet the film is now faced with opposition from Sarva Brahman Mahasabha for alleged "distortion of facts". Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut`s upcoming period `Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi` is based on the life of the 19th century queen of Jhansi, Lakshmi Bai, a prominent freedom fighter in Indian history. Hoever, Sarva Brahman Mahasabha president Suresh Mishra in Jaipur claimed that there are scenes in the film portraying a love affair between Rani of Jhansi and a British !He said that they have learnt about it from their friends and acquaintances in various parts of Rajasthan where some scenes of the film are being shot. The film is based on a foreigner`s book and tries to dampen the queen`s reputation. `Manikarnika` was earlier shot in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Besides, he is also reported to have sent a letter to the film`s producer Kamal Jain making an inquiry about the film`s writers and the historians the makers have consulted. He also alleged that he did not receive a response from Jain in this regard. He wondered if anyone can even imagine that Maharani Laxmi Bai could have an affair.