Padmavati controversies

Padmavati: CBFC clears Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film for screening but protests continue

The film based on an Avadhi poem written by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s Padmavat penned in 1540, has been in the eye of storm since its inception.

Jan 05, 2018, 16:25 PM IST

Padmavati: Salman Khan says we don't know what is right and what is wrong

The film which was initially slated to release on December 1, has been indefinitely postponed.

Dec 01, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Padmavati second trailer to put all rumours, controversies to rest?

And in order to put all rumours and controversies to rest, the makers of Padmavati are reportedly planning to unveil the second trailer of the film.

Dec 01, 2017, 08:23 AM IST

Padmavati controversy: Sad I'm an Indian living in India, says Rohit Roy

The actor posted multiple tweets commenting on the controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, which has attracted political parties and Rajput outfits to jump into a debate over alleged "distortion of historical facts" in the movie on Rajput queen Padmavati.

Nov 21, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Padmavati deferred: Shahid Kapoor will choose to be optimistic

The hunk of an actor, who attended the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, said that stopping the release of the film would set a precedent which he would not be "proud" of, adding that he had to suffer a similar ordeal with his earlier film Udta Punjab.

Nov 21, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

Padmavati row: Salman Khan extends support to Deepika Padukone

Salman, who has worked with Bhansali thrice, extended support to the film and backed the makers of the magnum opus based on one of the most significant chapters in Indian history.

Nov 21, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

Padmavati not to be released in Rajasthan without changes: Vasundhara Raje

Earlier in the day, the state Home Minister said the state is considering a ban on the movie within the state as per the legal framework and is seeking legal advice.

Nov 21, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

Padmavati: Censor board jolt to makers, no expedition in certification despite protests

 Central Board of Film Certification turns down application by makers of #Padmavati seeking to expedite Certification process of the movie

Nov 20, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Padmavati controversy: NCW to seek action against BJP media coordinator

NCW on Sunday said it will urge the Haryana Police to take against state BJP chief media coordinator.

Nov 20, 2017, 00:42 AM IST

We won't let Padmavati release in Uttar Pradesh: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

The proposed release date of 'Padmavati' has been deferred.

Nov 19, 2017, 18:37 PM IST

Padmavati controversy: Now, Haryana BJP leader offers Rs 10 crore for beheading Deepika, Bhansali

 The proposed release date of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" has been deferred, the makers of the film said on Sunday.

Nov 19, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

Padmavati: While Royals and Rajputs gun for Bhansali, Bollywood rallies in support of film

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali addressed protestors through a video message to put all speculations to rest. But protestors aren't convinced. 

Nov 19, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Anti-Padmavati protests: Shabana Azmi calls for IFFI boycott

Shabana Azmi feels it's time for the film industry to take a collective stand against the ugly controversies and protests surrounding the release of Padmavati.

Nov 19, 2017, 08:08 AM IST

Padmavati controversy: Sanjay Leela Bhansali gets police security

The level of security provided to him is not yet clear, and Bhansali has so far not commented on it.

Nov 15, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Padmavati: No Rajput queen danced in front of anyone, says Chhattisgarh royal

Bhansali has earlier said the movie is his tribute to the valour and sacrifice of Rani Padmavati, and has repeatedly clarified there are no scenes that may hurt the sentiments of any community.

Nov 15, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Padmavati controversy: It's appalling, it's absolutely appalling, says Deepika Padukone

Now, as she prepares for the release of epic drama Padmavati, which clocks her trilogy with the filmmaker, the actress is confident the movie will tide over the controversy, hit the screens and win a "bigger battle" for the industry.

Nov 14, 2017, 12:28 PM IST

Padmavati: Don't mask 'masala' as history, says Mewar royal

Baijiraj Trivikrama Kumari Jamwal, daughter of Mahendra Singh Mewar -- the 76th Maharana of the Mewar dynasty and a former Lok Sabha member -- is otherwise quietly going about her life as an English teacher at a school.

Nov 09, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says there’s no interaction between Rani Padmavati and Khilji in film

A video recording by Bhansali declaring zero interaction between Rani Padmavati and Khilji is expected to be put out.

Nov 08, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Padmavati: Former royal family of Jaipur threatens to oppose film release

Former princess, Diya Kumari in a statement said that no film should hurt the sentiments of a community by "twisting historical facts".

Nov 08, 2017, 08:05 AM IST

Distributors wary of releasing Padmavati in Rajasthan

Film distributors in Rajasthan are wary of releasing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, scheduled to hit the screens on December 1.

Nov 07, 2017, 19:21 PM IST