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Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmaavat.'

Padmaavat movie review: Bigotry, biases ki beautiful raas-leela

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali magnum opus is exactly what many suspected after watching its trailer.

25 Jan 2018 1:24 PM

Padmavat, an epic poem written in Awadhi, speaks of the legendary queen, her admirable courage and beauty.

Here are 10 lesser known facts about Rani Padmavati

History says Chittor has faced 3 major invasions, but it was first invasion by Khalji, which has become stuff legends are made up of.

25 Jan 2018 11:30 AM

Acts of vandalism were reported in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' finally releases, security upped in wake of protests

Security personnel have been deployed outside cinema halls in various parts of the country to avoid any violence.

25 Jan 2018 11:27 AM

Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmaavat.'

'I feel immensely blessed': Ranveer Singh gets emotional, shares touching message

After watching the film at a special screening in Mumbai, the actor felt proud of the team behind the magnum opus.

25 Jan 2018 10:24 AM

Deepika Padukone will be seen in a Bollywood film after more than two years.

Reactions to Padmaavat have been extremely overwhelming: Deepika Padukone

The actress said that it was time for the team to celebrate and see the film doing wonders at the box office.

25 Jan 2018 9:47 AM

Firefighters and policemen try to douse a fire after activists of the Karni Sena torched a Haryana Roadways bus during a demonstration against the release of Padmaavat in Gurgaon. (Photo: PTI)

Violence, arson in Haryana, Rajasthan & Gujarat over Padmaavat

The attendants in the bus said that there were police personnel posted nearby but they failed to control the situation.

25 Jan 2018 6:51 AM

Protesters outside a Thane mall. (Photo: Deepak kurkunde)

Police promises tough act, protestors stay adamant

However, ad film director Pushkar Vishvasrao said he wants to watch it any cost.

25 Jan 2018 2:51 AM

Deepika Padukone plays the lead character in 'Padmaavat.'

A windfall release for Padmaavat?

However, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s dream project only seems to have benefited from all the press and hype.

25 Jan 2018 12:13 AM

Several younger children were seen crying in a mobile phone video, frightened as they crouched on the bus floor with their hands covering their mouth. (Photo: AN)

'Padmaavat' release row: Mob pelts stones at school bus in Gurgaon

A Haryana Roadways bus was also set on fire near village Bhondsi in Gurgaon by Karni Sena activists.

24 Jan 2018 8:07 PM

The Karni Sena has even threatened that hundreds of Rajput women protesters will commit 'Jauhar' - an ancient tradition of self-immolation - at the fort if ‘Padmaavat’ is screened. (Photo: File)

Chittor Fort in Rajasthan shuts down amid protests against 'Padmaavat' release

'We are adamant on our stand that this film 'Padmaavat' should be banned,' said Rajput Karni Sena leader Lokendra Singh Kalvi.

24 Jan 2018 6:05 PM

'Padmaavat' is based on the epic poem Padmavat written by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

Advanced ticket booking gets lukewarm response

The movie is not faring well in its advanced booking stage.

24 Jan 2018 4:56 AM

B’wood game for period films even after Padmaavat drama

The actor, who will now be seen playing a warrior in Manikarnika..., said working in a period drama is “a great high for any actor”.

24 Jan 2018 1:57 AM

Karni Sena members protesting the release of Padmavati before the Supreme Court ruling.

Cinema won’t sully India’s history, dirty politics will

The Supreme Court order lifting the four-state ban on Padmavati has brought much-needed redemption to the Indian film fraternity.

24 Jan 2018 1:51 AM

Bring ordinance to ban film, Rajput leader requests Modi

Rajput organisations demonstrate outside cinema halls, threaten cinema owners not to screen the film.

24 Jan 2018 1:47 AM

Sufi poet’s village wants Bhansali to share profits

The local people hope that the release of ‘Padmaavat’ will swing the spotlight on Jais and help the township regain its lost glory.

24 Jan 2018 1:44 AM

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

This Bhansali magnum opus is the kind of film that tries too hard to get your attention in the runtime of almost three hours.

23 Jan 2018 9:47 PM

Padmaavat movie review: Pretty looking drama that's gripping but not too exhilarating

This Bhansali magnum opus is the kind of film that tries too hard to get your attention in the runtime of almost three hours.

23 Jan 2018 5:16 PM

Agitators fume, likely to intensify their protests

Sources added that the protesters are planning an action plan for the agitations.

23 Jan 2018 2:39 AM

What’s next for Padmaavat?

Says a source from the team, “Ranveer loves to talk. But right now, he needs to keep quiet. We’ve asked him to stay away from public events.”

23 Jan 2018 12:17 AM

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Akshay Kumar stand together and make the announcement. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Best supporting role : Pad Man

Despite the team’s profuse admiration for Akshay, the move isn’t as magnanimous as it may seem.

21 Jan 2018 12:06 AM

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