Padmaavat movie review: Bhansali couches regressive, opportunistic messaging in exhausting visual splendour
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat movie review: Bhansali couches regressive, opportunistic messaging in exhausting visual splendour

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In a scene towards the latter part of writer-director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new film, Rani Padmavati has a conversation with the mother of Badal, a loyal soldier in her royal husband’s army who gave up his life to save his king. Far from being an example of that much-touted Rajput bravery, Badal’s end was the result of a foolish and egoistic Rajput king’s foolhardy moves going against the common-sense advice of his far more intelligent wife Padmavati — the king’s stupidity leads to his imprisonment by an enemy ruler, at which point Padmavati displays further intelligence and political acumen in entering the lion’s den and snatching her husband from the jaws of death with the help of those like Badal. The film tells the story of Rani Padmavati, second wife of Maharawal Ratan Singh, king of Chittor situated in today’s Rajasthan. If Alauddin wants a woman for himself, he is portrayed as lustful, whereas Ratan’s betrayal of his first queen for Padmavati is sweet romance. Watching Padmaavat’s lead couple together though, I could not for the life of me understand why Padmavati gave a fig — or her life — for H.R.H.

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Padmaavat Re Release Trailer Out
2 months ago

Padmaavat Re Release Trailer Out

Deccan Chronicle  

The grandeur, the spectacle, and the cinematic brilliance Padmaavat is making its way back to the big screen, and the excitement is palpable. With the re-release trailer now unveiled, the magic that first captivated audiences in 2018 is back, reigniting the anticipation for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus with Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh & Shahid Kapoor bringing their powerful, memorable …

Padmavati's grace inspired me since childhood: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
2 months, 1 week ago

Padmavati's grace inspired me since childhood: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Deccan Chronicle  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, released seven years ago, continues to be a landmark in Indian cinema. With its blend of historical narrative, opulent visuals, and larger-than-life performances, the film remains one of Bhansali's most ambitious projects. The film, which tells the legendary story of Queen Padmavati, features Deepika Padukone as the titular character, with Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in …

Remembering Iconic Characters From Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Masterpiece Padmaavat on its 7th Anniversary
2 months, 1 week ago

Remembering Iconic Characters From Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Masterpiece Padmaavat on its 7th Anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

Seven years ago, acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivered one of the biggest masterpieces of Indian cinema, Padmaavat which is all set to re release on the 6th of February. Alauddin Khilji played by Ranveer Singh Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat is a career-defining performance. ⁠Mehrunissa played by Aditi Rao Hydari Aditi Rao Hydari as Mehrunissa in …

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor's Padmaavat to re-release in theatres on this date
2 months, 1 week ago

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor's Padmaavat to re-release in theatres on this date

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 epic film Padmaavat is all set to re-release in theatres, on its seventh anniversary. Padmaavat stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor. When will Padmaavat re-release The film stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles. More about Padmaavat controversy in 2017-18 Based on Padmavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ to re-release in theatres
2 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ to re-release in theatres

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 epic film Padmaavat is set to re-release in theatres, the makers announced on Wednesday. Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor feature in lead roles in the movie, which is coming back to theatres on its seventh anniversary. Padmaavat is a 13th-century tale of Queen Padmavati, celebrated for her beauty and wisdom, and …

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Starrer 'Padmaavat' To Re-Release THIS Friday
2 months, 1 week ago

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Starrer 'Padmaavat' To Re-Release THIS Friday

ABP News  

New Delhi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic film ‘Padmaavat’ will be re-released in theatres on January 24, 2025, to celebrate the 7th anniversary of its first release. ‘Padmaavat’, which featured Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, is, to this day, one of the most aesthetically stunning and financially successful films. ‘Padmaavat’ Re-Release In Theatres In a joint Instagram post on …

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor-starrer Padmaavat to re-release in cinemas | Check details
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor-starrer Padmaavat to re-release in cinemas | Check details

India TV News  

Following the trend of re-releases, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 epic film Padmaavat is set to hit the big screens again, the makers announced on Wednesday. Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles in the movie, Padmaavat is coming back to theatres on its seventh anniversary. Based on Padmaavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film …

‘Vo taiyar he...’: Kangana Ranaut bashes Deepika Padukone for Padmaavat; old video goes viral, netizens react
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Vo taiyar he...’: Kangana Ranaut bashes Deepika Padukone for Padmaavat; old video goes viral, netizens react

Live Mint  

Kangana Ranaut is no stranger to controversy—whether she's caught in the midst of it or creating it herself. Kangana's old interview began with the claim that it was she who was initially offered Deepika Padukone's role in the film. In a rare event, social media users were in tandem with Kangana and agreed that Deepika's role in the movie was …

How Padmavati Rao embraces life through theatre and activism
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How Padmavati Rao embraces life through theatre and activism

The Hindu  

I’m starting with a disclaimer. When Padmavati Rao made her big screen debut in Girish Karnad’s Kannada film Ondanondu Kaladalli, she was a 15-year-old school girl from erstwhile Bombay and given the screen name Akshatha Rao. Exasperated by the fame the film brought her, she cut her hair to encash the small joys of walking on MG Road in Bangalore, …

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrate 3 years of Padmaavat with throwback videos
4 years, 2 months ago

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrate 3 years of Padmaavat with throwback videos

India Today  

Three years ago, Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone one of the most memorable roles of their lives in Padmaavat. Marking three years of the release of Padmaavat, Ranveer Singh shared a behind-the-scene video from his last day on the sets of the film. Thank you Sanjay Leela Bhansali for entrusting me with this movie & character …

Kangana Ranaut says Padmaavat was offered to her first, also Priyanka Chopra’s Ram Chahe Leela song
6 years ago

Kangana Ranaut says Padmaavat was offered to her first, also Priyanka Chopra’s Ram Chahe Leela song

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut played Rani Laxmibai in her last film Manikarnika and has now revealed that she was even offered Padmaavat by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He narrated me the script.” Deepika’s husband Ranveer Singh had played the antagonist Alauddin Khilji and Shahid Kapoor had portrayed the role of Padmavati’s husband, Raja Ratan Singh in the film. He is a filmmaker …

Kangana Ranaut reveals Sanjay Leela Bhansali approached her for Padmaavat and a song in Ram-Leela
6 years ago

Kangana Ranaut reveals Sanjay Leela Bhansali approached her for Padmaavat and a song in Ram-Leela

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut said that Sanjay Leela Bhansali read her the script of Padmaavat, but the talks did not materialise as she was busy with Manikarnika. Kangana Ranaut recently revealed to Mid-Day that she was narrated the script of Padmaavat by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. During the interaction, there was a mention about how two big movie moments in her life, Black …

Padmaavat film completes one year: While Deepika Padukone shares BTS photo, Ranveer Singh posts unseen video
6 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat film completes one year: While Deepika Padukone shares BTS photo, Ranveer Singh posts unseen video

India TV News  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Padmaavat has now completed a year of its release. Actress Deepika Padukone played Rani Padmavati, and despite all the criticism, she received glowing praises for her portrayal of the queen. Noe, one year after the release, the actress is going all nostalgic uploading a BTS photo from the sets while asking her followers to guess the …

Deepika Padukone wants her ‘Jauhar’ outfit from Padmaavat as a token of love
7 years ago

Deepika Padukone wants her ‘Jauhar’ outfit from Padmaavat as a token of love

India TV News  

There is no doubt that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat is very close to Deepika Padukone’s heart. And after this massive success, Deepika asked Bhansali to keep the Jauhar outfit she wore during the climax scene of the period drama. But the scene is very close to Deepika Padukone’s heart and hence she requested SLB to give her the outfit she …

Women on fire: Padmaavat’s romanticisation of jauhar
7 years, 1 month ago

Women on fire: Padmaavat’s romanticisation of jauhar

The Hindu  

With Padmaavat triumphantly conquering the box-office like its medieval characters stormed fortresses, one controversial 21st-century red flag has quietly bitten the dust: the J word. Another film I found on YouTube — a black-and-white one called Maharani Padmini — has the jauhar sequence, or rather its aftermath, but there’s a certain poignancy to it, buttressed by the dialogue and lyrics. …

Padman: A unique, essential film that doesn't over-glorify Akshay Kumar's male saviour status
7 years, 1 month ago

Padman: A unique, essential film that doesn't over-glorify Akshay Kumar's male saviour status

Firstpost  

By Sharanya Gopinathan Spoilers ahead. Given that trailer, Akshay Kumar’s general love for macho superhero status, and the moralistic The takeaway would be that any man who helps women, especially with dirty, dirty, women’s hygiene is a super-hero. When you see this much of Chauhan, it’s easy to ask why on earth a movie vaguely meant to be about the …

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The complainant and the like-minded persons who are carrying unjustified prejudice against the movie would be better advised to realise the folly of their acts, the Judge said.Portrayal of the characters of ‘Maharani Padmavati’ and the King of Chittorgarh as depicted therein would fill the heart of every citizen of this country, more particularly those of Rajasthan and Mewar, with. …

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan HC ‘Reviews’ ‘Padmaavat’ While Quashing FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Deepika Padukone [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The complainant and the like-minded persons who are carrying unjustified prejudice against the movie would be better advised to realise the folly of their acts, the Judge said.Portrayal of the characters of ‘Maharani Padmavati’ and the King of Chittorgarh as depicted therein would fill the heart of every citizen of this country, more particularly those of Rajasthan and Mewar, with. …

Padman movie review: Akshay Kumar is charming in an entertaining but problematic film
7 years, 1 month ago

Padman movie review: Akshay Kumar is charming in an entertaining but problematic film

Firstpost  

There is so much in Padman that is enjoyable and meaningful. A poor school dropout from Tamil Nadu, Muruganantham invented a low-cost production system for sanitary napkins when he saw his wife using dirty, unhygienic home-made cloth pads during her periods. In writer-director R. Balki’s hands, Muruganantham has become Lakshmikant Chauhan, a poor man from Madhya Pradesh who notices his …

Padmaavat box-office collections: Deepika Padukone starrer touches Rs 225 cr in domestic earnings
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat box-office collections: Deepika Padukone starrer touches Rs 225 cr in domestic earnings

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat continues to hold steady at the box-office, both in India and abroad. The film has been breaking records ever since it hit theater screens on 25 January this year after a slew of violent protests, agitation and threats from fringe groups across various corners in India. Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, Ranveer …

Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika faces Padmaavat fate, Brahmin group alleges distortion of historical facts
7 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika faces Padmaavat fate, Brahmin group alleges distortion of historical facts

India TV News  

Kangana Ranaut who is busy shooting for her upcoming film Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi has really stepped into the shoes of the valiant Indian queen. The makers of the film has clarified that it is not a biopic but still it seems like Manikarnika will have to face the fate of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. The Mahasabha’s state president Suresh …

After Padmaavat, Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika faces opposition in Rajasthan
7 years, 1 month ago

After Padmaavat, Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika faces opposition in Rajasthan

India Today  

After Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat drew flak from Rajput fringe oufits for alleged distorted portrayal of Rani Padmini in the period drama, Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika is drawing opposition from from another group in Rajasthan. The Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha, an organisation of Brahmins, have raised objection over the film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Copy of the letter sent by Sarva …

Padmaavat Row: ‘No sane person today would endorse Jauhar’, Deepika Padukone on Swara Bhaskar’s open letter
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Row: ‘No sane person today would endorse Jauhar’, Deepika Padukone on Swara Bhaskar’s open letter

India TV News  

Padmaavat Row: ‘No sane person today would endorse Jauhar’, Deepika Padukone on Swara Bhaskar’s open letter For Deepika, Padmaavat stands for the "celebration of womanhood". "Padmaavat" makers, on instructions by the Central Board of Film Certification, added a disclaimer that the film -- based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi's famed poem "Padmavat" -- in no manner subscribes to …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat claims to be an adaptation of Jayasi's poem. But is it?
7 years, 2 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat claims to be an adaptation of Jayasi's poem. But is it?

India Today  

The journey of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat to the theatres has not been an easy one. Ever since Padmaavat hit the screens, the main criticism levelled against Sanjay Leela Bhansali is his use of crude binaries. Padmavati and Nagmati, Ratan Singh's first wife, in the epic poem, choose to walk into the flames, but not because "yeh hi Alauddin ri …

Watch: This Ranveer Singh’s Padmaavat Khalibali and Gangnam style mash up will tickle your funny bones
7 years, 2 months ago

Watch: This Ranveer Singh’s Padmaavat Khalibali and Gangnam style mash up will tickle your funny bones

India TV News  

All those of you who have watched Padmaavat must be in awe of Ranveer Singh’s evil Alauddin Khilji character. But, now, Ranveer Singh has taken the internet by storm as a video has gone viral which shows Ranveer Singh’s Khilji character dance to Psy's Gangnam Style. One of Ranveer Singh’s fan has made Ranveer Singh's Khali Bali dance on world-famous …

Padmaavat: The real battle in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic is between passion and principle
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: The real battle in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic is between passion and principle

Firstpost  

In the final sequence of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama Padmaavat, Rani Padmini delivers a monologue encouraging fellow Rajput women to fight for the satya in the battle against asatya. If seen through a neutral lens, however, the war between Alauddin Khilji and Maharawal Ratan Singh was more one of passion vs principle. Shahid Kapoor plays Ratan Singh, the king …

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput make for a picture-perfect couple. See pics
7 years, 2 months ago

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput make for a picture-perfect couple. See pics

India Today  

It might have been two years since Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput tied the knot, but the couple still looks like radiant newly-weds. Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Here are some more pictures of the beautiful couple from the event: Now that's a royal couple indeed! On the work front, Shahid's film, Padmaavat finally released on January 25 after an …

Padmaavat celebrates woman power, 'fearless' Deepika Padukone tells India Today
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat celebrates woman power, 'fearless' Deepika Padukone tells India Today

India Today  

Karni Sena, better watch out! When the Karni Sena threatened to chop her nose off, "nothing was going through my mind", Deepika said in an exclusive interview with India Today. "I don't succumb to threats; I am fearless," she said though agreeing that the attack on the movie sets was a "huge letdown". 'VAGINA' COMMENT On actor Swara Bhasker's vagina …

Everything Wrong With ‘Padmaavat’ (We’re Not Even Talking History)
7 years, 2 months ago

Everything Wrong With ‘Padmaavat’ (We’re Not Even Talking History)

The Quint  

Enough has been spoken about the distortion of history in Padmaavat - what the makers got wrong about Rani Padmaavati or Alauddin Khilji among other things. The film starts with Rani Padmaavati on her shikaar- she was smart, sorted, intelligent and bad-ass but decides to marry this king she mistakenly hurts. DYK: Ratan Singh by the way, goes to Sri …

Playing Khilji In ‘Padmaavat’ Was a Huge Risk: Ranveer Singh
7 years, 2 months ago

Playing Khilji In ‘Padmaavat’ Was a Huge Risk: Ranveer Singh

The Quint  

With menacing eyes, eccentric mannerisms and powerful acting, Ranveer Singh has upped his own ante as Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat. But the actor says it's a character whose ambitions and greed he does not relate to, even though he has his eyes on building a vast legacy of filmography to be proud of. After captivating cine-goers with his …

This new and improved script of Padmaavat should put a smile on the liberal, pseudo-feminist face
7 years, 2 months ago

This new and improved script of Padmaavat should put a smile on the liberal, pseudo-feminist face

Op India  

The movie Padmaavat has brought all kinds of virtue signalling, Hindu-hating and Islamic invasion loving liberals out of their lounge sofas and high tables. Today, we should decouple our honor instead and just go for it” Rajput Women: “Jai Ho, third wave feminism” — Pratyasha Rath January 28, 2018 How liberals wanted Padmavati- Exhibit 2 Rani: How do we know …

Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki actress Rubina Dilaik recreates Deepika Padukone’s Padmaavat look. See pic
7 years, 2 months ago

Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki actress Rubina Dilaik recreates Deepika Padukone’s Padmaavat look. See pic

India TV News  

After the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat, TV as well as the film celebrities can’t stop raving about Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s performance. The actress can’t stop praising Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s artistic proficiency in the film and the way Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor have done justice to their roles. Amid the outrage Padmaavat …

Shahid Kapoor says he felt like an outsider on the sets of Padmaavat
7 years, 2 months ago

Shahid Kapoor says he felt like an outsider on the sets of Padmaavat

India Today  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's fondness for Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone is widely known. MOVIE REVIEW: PADMAAVAT It was this comfort and camaraderie that led to the third actor of Padmaavat, Shahid Kapoor, feeling like an outsider. The actor, who plays Maharawal Ratan Singh in Padmaavat, added that he eventually had an "amazing time" and enjoyed being pushed to the limit …

Overly Dramatic Khilji, Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ Fizzles: Ashutosh
7 years, 2 months ago

Overly Dramatic Khilji, Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ Fizzles: Ashutosh

The Quint  

For the audience, the film is supposed to be about Queen Padmavati, but the focus of the film seems to be Alauddin Khilji. His long flowing hair, scars on his face, flowy robes and mannerisms make him look less like a Sultan of Hindustan and more like a villain from a comic book. It is true that like most medieval …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat starts with a bang at international box-office
7 years, 2 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat starts with a bang at international box-office

India TV News  

The most controversial film of the year Padmaavat finally saw the day of light on 25 January. Now, the first day international box-office collection of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film is out. Trade analyst and film critic Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle and said, “#Padmaavat takes a FANTABULOUS START in key international markets on Thu.AUSTRALIA: A$ 367,984 NEW …

Deepika Padukone poses with her ‘Main Man’ ahead of Padmaavat release, Ranveer Singh comments
7 years, 2 months ago

Deepika Padukone poses with her ‘Main Man’ ahead of Padmaavat release, Ranveer Singh comments

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone-starrer film Padmaavat is finally releasing pan India after a long tumultuous journey. Ahead of her big release, actress Deepika Padukone posted a picture with veteran filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. #Padmaavat Among the many comments, one was from Padmaavat’s baddie Alauddin Khilji aka Ranveer Singh. On the other hand, Alauddin Khilji of Padmaavat aka Ranveer Singh wrote a heartfelt …

Padmaavat Twitter review: Ranveer Singh leaves an impact on audience with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual spectacle
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Twitter review: Ranveer Singh leaves an impact on audience with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual spectacle

India TV News  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat has released and it goes without saying that the undying craze that people have for the film was visible in the cinema halls. The movie featured Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in pivotal roles. It seems that Twitter is in the support of the film and people are saying that there …

Padmaavat Movie Review: Ranveer Singh outshines everyone in this Deepika film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Movie Review: Ranveer Singh outshines everyone in this Deepika film

India Today  

There is no unavailable thing in the world that is unavailable to Alauddin Khilji. Sanjay Leela Bhansali doesn't hold back in telling his adaptation of Malik Muhammad Jayasi's 16th Century epic poem Padmavat. Every frame backs Bhansali's claim that Padmaavat is his tribute to the valour and pride of the Rajputs. Such is Kapoor's coldness in the film, that even …

Padmaavat movie review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film does what Karni Sena wanted to do
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat movie review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film does what Karni Sena wanted to do

Hindustan Times  

Padmaavat Cast: Deepika Paukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Rating: 3/5 Padmaavat is a feast for eyes. Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens his most spectacular film, in fact one of Bollywood’s glossiest till date, with Jalaluddin Khilji witnessing his young nephew’s idiosyncrasies. If Shahid Kapoor’s Ratan Singh is not shy of forcing his ideals down our throats, Ranveer …

Ahead of Padmaavat release, wife Mira Rajput shares Shahid Kapoor’s brave avatar as Maharawal Ratan Singh
7 years, 2 months ago

Ahead of Padmaavat release, wife Mira Rajput shares Shahid Kapoor’s brave avatar as Maharawal Ratan Singh

India TV News  

Amid series of controversies, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat, earlier titled Padmavati, is finally releasing on January 25, 2018. While Deepika is all set to play the role of Rani Padmini, Shahid essays the role of Maha Rawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer plays the main antagonist, Alauddin Khilji in the period drama. Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena today supported …

Padmaavat: Ranveer, Deepika, Shahid's splendid performances save an otherwise predictable film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Ranveer, Deepika, Shahid's splendid performances save an otherwise predictable film

Firstpost  

There’s a lot to love in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. The intent to make great cinema is visible: in the indulgent, colourful frames that have almost become synonymous with Bhansali’s films; in the earnest performances by Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Jim Sarbh; in the hypnotic music that accompanies every scene — but with every frame, performance and …

Padmaavat Review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film is a beautiful and heart-rending tribute to Rajput courage
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film is a beautiful and heart-rending tribute to Rajput courage

India TV News  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat will be out in theatres on January 24th. Fringe groups of India like Shri Rajput Karni Sena are staging protests against the film for projecting their revered Rajput queen Rani Padmavati in bad light. Aditi Rao Hydari wins hearts with short yet impactful screen presence.it's hard to tell who emerged as the hero of the …

Padmaavat: Designed to make you wonder what the fuss is about
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Designed to make you wonder what the fuss is about

Hindustan Times  

Being invited to watch Padmaavat three days prior to the film’s release didn’t seem any different from movie previews one has attended in the past, till the host hesitatingly whispered, “Please don’t tell anyone about it. Not a pleasant sight watching the young team of a Bollywood film’s production house all worked up, going to extra lengths to maintain secrecy, …

Padmaavat movie review: It's pretty and partly absorbing but not quite exhilarating
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat movie review: It's pretty and partly absorbing but not quite exhilarating

Deccan Chronicle  

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast: Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh, Raza Murad, and Anupriya Goenka. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' is the most ambitious film to emerge from Bollywood's stable in quite a while. But unfortunately, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali fails to give us a compelling cinematic experience which would not rely only on visual …

Watch: Padmaavat is the tale of Padmini and parrot, decodes screenwriter-comedian Varun Grover
7 years, 2 months ago

Watch: Padmaavat is the tale of Padmini and parrot, decodes screenwriter-comedian Varun Grover

Firstpost  

In wake of the whole national debate on whether Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat should be released in India or not, comedian and National Award winning lyricist, writer Varun Grover eases the temperature with his subtle humour. In his latest stand-up video, the Masaan writer decodes the real story behind Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s epic poem Padmavat, which he claims to be …

Padmaavat: Ranveer Singh describes Alauddin Khilji as a 'monster'
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Ranveer Singh describes Alauddin Khilji as a 'monster'

India TV News  

Ahead of the his much-awaited movie Padmaavat, Ranveer Singh has described his character Alauddin Khilji as a “monster”. In a recently released dialogue promo, Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji was seen talking about the dream of the Khilji Dynasty to rule the world. The film, featuring Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati and Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh, is directed …

Padman release date pushed to 9 February; Padmaavat to enjoy solo release on 25 January
7 years, 2 months ago

Padman release date pushed to 9 February; Padmaavat to enjoy solo release on 25 January

Firstpost  

Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali held a joint press conference in Mumbai on Friday to announce that the former’s film, R Balki’s Padman, has been pushed to 9 February, allowing Bhansali’s Padmaavat to enjoy a solo release on 25 January. Thus, now Padman will clash with Neeraj Pandey’s spy thriller Aiyaary and Luv Ranjan’s romantic comedy Sonu Ke Titu …

Padmaavat: Karni Sena vandalises MP school for playing Ghoomar song, 1 injured
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Karni Sena vandalises MP school for playing Ghoomar song, 1 injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Ratlam: A school in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam was allegedly vandalised by members of Shri Rajput Karni Sena after students performed on the song 'Ghoomar' from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat.' Following this, members of the Karni Sena allegedly destroyed school property while the performance was going on. Bhansali's magnum opus has time and again run into trouble with the members of …

Padmavat producers release clarifications ahead of release
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavat producers release clarifications ahead of release

The Hindu  

The makers of Padmaavat, through front page The ad comes a day after the movie’s producers — Bhansali Productions and Viacom18 Motion Pictures — officially announced that the film will hit the screens on January 25 with due modifications suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification. Please visit your nearest theatre on January 25 to experience it yourself,” the …

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