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 makers stated at the end of the ad, which has the movie’s poster, featuring lead actress Deepika Padukone. Here are the points ‘clarified’ by the makers of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, which also features Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles: * The film Padmavat is based on the epic Padmavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi which is a revered work of fiction. * The film has been cleared with only five modifications by the CBFC and is officially approved for release in India with a U/A certificate.

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Padmaavat Re Release Trailer Out
1 month, 4 weeks 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 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 …

Controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat to re-release in theatres: Check why it was banned in Malaysia
2 months, 1 week ago

Controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat to re-release in theatres: Check why it was banned in Malaysia

Live Mint  

On January 25, marking seven years of Bollywood movie Padmaavat, actor Ranveer Singh announced that the movie will re-release in theatres. Padmaavat controversy Bollywood film Padmaavat faced major controversy over its historical accuracy and portrayal of women. The situation escalated with threats of violence and death directed at the film’s director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and lead actress, Deepika Padukone. Ranveer …

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 …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat to re-release in theatres on this date
2 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat to re-release in theatres on this date

India Today  

The Bollywood epic Padmaavat, starring Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh is set for a theatrical re-release this January. The announcement was shared on Bhansali Productions official X page with the caption, "The epic saga re-releases on a new date - 6th February, 2025! Padmaavat is based on the story of Queen Padmavati, who was known and revered for …

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 …

Sandip Ssingh on PM Narendra Modi biopic: Even Padmaavat didn't go through so much of stress
5 years, 11 months ago

Sandip Ssingh on PM Narendra Modi biopic: Even Padmaavat didn't go through so much of stress

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi producer Sandip Ssingh is hopeful the Election Commission gives his film "justice" and he can release it soon. The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the Prime Minister, and submit its report regarding the film's release in a sealed cover to the court by the end of …

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 …

Padmaavat: SC rejects petition to ban last scene of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film
6 years, 11 months ago

Padmaavat: SC rejects petition to ban last scene of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film

India TV News  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat featuring actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, has been middle of the controversies right from the beginning. The plea, filed by Swami Agnivesh, stated the last scene of the controversial film as promotion of 'Sati' tradition. The film, which was released on January 25, has run into trouble time and again, as …

Padmaavat box-office collection: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh’s film crosses 250 crore mark
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat box-office collection: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh’s film crosses 250 crore mark

India TV News  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat hit the cinemas on 25 January amid hindrance from religious bodies such as Karni Sena. The film starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor is doing great business at the box-office. On the 18th day of its opening, Padmaavat has crossed the coveted 250 crore mark. Shahid Kapoor essays the role of Maharawal Ratan …

Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar’s PadMan for being based on a ‘taboo subject’
7 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar’s PadMan for being based on a ‘taboo subject’

India TV News  

The Akshay Kumat, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor starrer film PadMan has finally hit the cinema halls. The country’s Federal Censor Board has refused to give its nod for the release of the R Balki-directed film, which also stars Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor in pivotal roles. “We can’t allow our film distributors to import films which are against our …

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. …

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 …

Deepika Padukone on Padmaavat: It's a victory, not just for myself but for women in films
7 years, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone on Padmaavat: It's a victory, not just for myself but for women in films

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone-starrer Padmaavat was released on 25 January following a massive controversy over its portrayal of ‘Rajput pride’, found itself in the centre of more trouble after release. “…I would like to believe that this will open the doors for many more such opportunities where producers are now able to put their money where their mouth is and back not …

Padmaavat producer withdraws petition seeking police protection from Gujarat HC
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat producer withdraws petition seeking police protection from Gujarat HC

India TV News  

In a recent turn of events, the producer of Padmaavat today withdrew a petition from the Gujarat High Court seeking a direction to the state government to provide police protection to theatres wanting to screen the movie. The film's producer had claimed that exhibitors were ready to screen the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie in Gujarat but feared violence from fringe …

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 …

Amar Singh comes out in support of Padmaavat, pleads PM Modi to allow release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP
7 years, 2 months ago

Amar Singh comes out in support of Padmaavat, pleads PM Modi to allow release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP

India TV News  

Amar Singh comes out in support of Padmaavat, pleads PM Modi to allow release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP The controversial flick was released in India on January 25, however a few states refused to screen the movie under pressure from fringe outfit Karni Sena. Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh on Monday urged for the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat …

My parents brimmed with pride on watching 'Padmaavat': Deepika
7 years, 2 months ago

My parents brimmed with pride on watching 'Padmaavat': Deepika

The Quint  

Mumbai, Jan 28 Actress Deepika Padukone, who faced threats over "Padmaavat", says she remained confident throughout the row due to the upbringing she got from her parents, who were full of pride after watching the movie.At a select media meet over a Marwari thali here on Saturday, Deepika looked calm, content and relaxed after the release of "Padmaavat". I saw …

Padmaavat Box Office Collection: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film stands tall at BO, crosses 50 crore in two days
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Box Office Collection: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film stands tall at BO, crosses 50 crore in two days

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone-starrer Padmaavat finally release on silverscreen after scaling a tumultuous path. Despite the fact that 4 Indian states are not screening Padmaavat, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film managed to earn 24 crore on Day 1 and special previews. Talking about the overseas business of Padmaavat, the period drama earned Rs 2.34 crore in UK, Rs 52.45 lakhs in Germany, …

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 …

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate
7 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate

India TV News  

Pakistan censor board has cleared the controversial Indian film “Padmaavat” without any cuts for screening in the Muslim majority country. “Central Board of Film Censors has declared a feature film containing Indian cast and crew, ‘Padmaavat’, without any excision suitable for public exhibition in the cinemas with a ‘U’ certification,” he wrote on Twitter. With the clearance, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s …

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan
7 years, 2 months ago

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan

The Quint  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmaavat was on Wednesday cleared for release in Pakistan, said the censor board's top official. “Padmaavat has been declared fit for public exhibition in the cinema houses without any excision by Central Board of Film Censors," Mobashir Hasan told IANS via social media from Islamabad. He said that for the film's certification, the CBFC co-opted …

Bollywood film Padmaavat released amid tight security
7 years, 2 months ago

Bollywood film Padmaavat released amid tight security

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Hindu right-wing groups have vandalised public and private properties and attacked cinema halls across five Indian states protesting against the release of Bollywood film “Padmaavat”. Members of Karni Sena heading the protests participated in a “bike rally” on Thursday in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, asking for a ban on the film. Alauddin Khilji is an …

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states

Firstpost  

A bus was torched and a highway blocked in Haryana’s Gurugram where people protesting against Padmaavat violated prohibitory orders while the police had to use force to disperse an agitating mob in Lucknow. Jaipur/Mumbai: A school bus was attacked in Gurugram, a fringe outfit in Uttar Pradesh declared a bounty on Deepika Padukone’s nose while roads were blocked at many …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 row: Bring ordinance to stop release of Sanjay Leela Bhansal's movie, Pravin Togadia tells Modi govt
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Bring ordinance to stop release of Sanjay Leela Bhansal's movie, Pravin Togadia tells Modi govt

India TV News  

Firebrand international working president of the Vishva Hindu Parishad Pravin Togadia has demanded from the BJP-led Central government to bring an ordinance to circumvent the Supreme Court’s order on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film ‘Padmaavat’. Earlier in the day, the apex court asked all states to comply with its order not to stand in the way of …

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 …

Padmaavat protests: Agitation continues as fringe, right wing groups unite against film release
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat protests: Agitation continues as fringe, right wing groups unite against film release

India TV News  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film ‘Padmaavat’ continues to face roadblocks by several fringe and right wing groups, even as the Shree Rajput Karni Sena, the group spearheading the protests, said on Monday that it is read to watch the periodic drama as offered by Bhansali productions ahead of the release. Talking to reporters at the Jaipur International Airport, Togadia demanded …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena says it won't allow movie to be released in Haryana, vows to 'demolish theatre screens'
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena says it won't allow movie to be released in Haryana, vows to 'demolish theatre screens'

Firstpost  

Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ on 25 January, Shree Rajput Karni Sena patron Lokendra Singh Kalvi on Tuesday said here they would not allow screening of the film. Gurgaon: Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ on 25 January, Shree Rajput Karni Sena patron Lokendra Singh Kalvi on Monday said they would not allow …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena meets Yogi Adityanath, urges him to ban film, threatens 'janata curfew' in theaters if movie is screened in UP
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena meets Yogi Adityanath, urges him to ban film, threatens 'janata curfew' in theaters if movie is screened in UP

Firstpost  

Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ on 25 January, leaders of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and demanded a ban on the film in the state. Lucknow: Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ on 25 January, leaders of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena met Uttar …

Padmaavat row: Mumbai cops promise security to theatres showing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Mumbai cops promise security to theatres showing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film

India TV News  

As the releasing date of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much awaited magnum opus Padmaavat is nearing, the Mumbai police today promised security to the theatres that would show the controversial film in the backdrop of threats issued by certain groups opposing its release. The Mumbai Police will ensure that no law and order issue is created and they will provide adequate …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena agrees to watch film ahead of its release
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena agrees to watch film ahead of its release

India TV News  

The Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a group opposing film ‘Padmaavat’, said today it was ready to watch the Bollywood period drama as offered by Bhansali productions to end the deadlock on the issue. The film, slated to be released on January 25, has been been facing protests by Karni Sena and other fringe groups over allegations that historical facts were …

Padmaavat: To understand Rajput pride and valour, one must watch the film, says senior lawyer Abha Singh
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: To understand Rajput pride and valour, one must watch the film, says senior lawyer Abha Singh

Firstpost  

Padmaavat has been facing the wrath of Rajput fringe groups ever since the film’s announcement. Fringe groups like the Rajput Karni Sena have now taken to streets vandalising and burning public property as they set on the rampage claiming Bhansali’s film shouldn’t be released. They claim the film depicts the 13th century Rajput queen Padmini in a bad light and …

Troubles not over for Padmaavat! Even after SC order, no distributor for film in Rajasthan
7 years, 2 months ago

Troubles not over for Padmaavat! Even after SC order, no distributor for film in Rajasthan

India TV News  

It seemed like a clear road for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat after Akshay Kumar agreed to defer the release of Padman for a couple of weeks. Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the ban on the movie and allow the release across India, film exhibitors in Rajasthan remain hesitant about the release, finding no distributors. Film exhibitors were earlier …

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 …

Radhika Apte on PadMan Vs Padmaavat: Not worried about the box-office clash
7 years, 2 months ago

Radhika Apte on PadMan Vs Padmaavat: Not worried about the box-office clash

India TV News  

Actor Radhika Apte is not worried about the box office clash between PadMan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavati", and says except for the opening day, both the films should sail smoothly. The film, initially titled "Padmavati", is now set to be released on January 25 with "Padman". Radhika, however, is confident about "PadMan" as the audience has so far responded …

SC Paves Way for Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’, Karni Sena Still Defiant
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Paves Way for Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’, Karni Sena Still Defiant

The Quint  

The producers submitted that the movie has undergone changes including in its title as suggested by the CBFC. Asserting that the film has been cleared by the CBFC, the plea has said that the states cannot impose a blanket ban on a film and its screening can be suspended in a particular area or areas on account of law and …

Padmavati to Padmaavat: Timeline of controversies that Deepika Padukone’s film grappled with
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavati to Padmaavat: Timeline of controversies that Deepika Padukone’s film grappled with

India TV News  

The makers of Padmaavat can finally let out a sigh of relief as Supreme Court lifts the ban on film’s screening in the six Indian states. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the entire star cast including Deepika Padukone dealt the verbal blows of fringe group Shri Rajput Karni Sena. January 2017 Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was physically assaulted by the …

Padmaavat: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says film should be celebrated as there is 'nothing objectionable' in it
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says film should be celebrated as there is 'nothing objectionable' in it

Firstpost  

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar claims that there is nothing objectionable in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat and that it celebrates Rajput honour and pride As Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat inches closer to the release date, the controversy around the film is only increasing with each passing day. Now, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has has come to the …

Padmaavat: Rajputs stage sit-in protest, block Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway in protest
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Rajputs stage sit-in protest, block Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway in protest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on Thursday a plea of the producers of the controversial Deepika Padukone-starrer movie 'Padmaavat' opposing the ban imposed on its screening by various state governments. The producers moved the top court through senior lawyer Harish Salve and advocate Mahesh Agarwal and submitted, in a petition, that the movie has undergone …

Padmaavat: SC to hear plea of film's producers against ban on its release by various state govts
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: SC to hear plea of film's producers against ban on its release by various state govts

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the plea of producers of controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat against the ban imposed on its release by various state governments. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered the submission of the counsel of the producer that the matter be heard urgently …

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