Padmavati controversy

Ashamed to call myself citizen of this country: Neeraj Ghaywan

Ghaywan was asked about filmmakers' creative freedom in the wake of the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati.

Nov 23, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Padmavati row: As an artiste and a citizen of this country I feel angry, I feel let down, says Deepika Padukone

For the uninitiated, a politician had announced Rs 10 crore bounty to anyone beheading director of Padmavati Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Deepika Padukone.

Nov 23, 2017, 10:14 AM IST

Lok Sabha panel seeks report on Padmavati by November 30

This comes amid reports that the film is unlikely to hit the theatres this year

Nov 22, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

Padmavati row: Ranveer 'Khilji' Singh stands 200 percent by Sanjay Leela Bhansali—Watch video

The trouble for filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his magnum opus 'Padmavati' seems to be never-ending. Enough has been said and written about the makers, film and even the lead actress Deepika Padukone.

Nov 21, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

Have been asked not to say anything: Ranveer Singh on 'Padmavati'

Amid the ongoing uproar over "Padmavati", actor Ranveer Singh today said that he has been asked not to say anything about the movie but was "200 per cent" behind director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Nov 21, 2017, 18:34 PM IST

Amid Padmavati outrage, Chouhan vows to build a memorial for ‘Rashtramata’

The BJP leader has also decided to launch an award in the name of Queen Padmavati.

Nov 21, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

I want Deepika’s head saved, listen Ma Bharat: Kamal Haasan on Padmavati

He urged people to not deny the freedom to the Padmavati actress, and respect her “more than her body”.

Nov 21, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

Padmavati controversy 'super emergency': West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

The Trinamool Congress supremo exhorted the film industry to protest in unison.

Nov 20, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Padmavati: Vasundhara Raje wants filmmakers to make 'necessary changes'

In the letter, Vasundhara Raje requested that the Central Board of Film Certification should consider all possible outcomes and effects before certifying the film.

Nov 19, 2017, 07:56 AM IST

Padmavati controversy: A dream-fantasy that became the nation’s nightmare

Who started the fire?  Well, technically it’s that ingenious journalist who on that one bored afternoon some months ago, decided to write a desk piece on how Sanjay Leela Bhansali (SLB) has shot a dream sequence between Rani Padmavati and her invader and tormentor Alauddin Khilji. 

Nov 18, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

Padmavati controversy: Ranveer Singh stands by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Talented actor Ranveer Singh has finally spoken about the ongoing controversy related to his upcoming venture 'Padmavati'. The film is facing massive protest against its release from fringe groups and Rajput community on account of distortion of facts reportedly.

Nov 18, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

'Padmavati' Deepika Padukone reacts to receiving threats from Karni Sena

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmavati' has run into massive trouble, first with fringe groups demanding a ban on the release of the film and now its private screening has irked CBFC chief, Prasoon Joshi.

Nov 18, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

'Padmavati' makers justify showing film at 'other forums'

The makers of 'Padmavati' have rued how the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is "looking the other way" due to which they are compelled to show the movie at other platforms.

Nov 18, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

No harm will be done, I have full faith in judicial system: Deepika Padukone on Padmavati controversy

Deepika Padukone says she is putting her faith in the system to bring a just end to the controversy.

Nov 17, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

Mumbai police warns protestors against being 'adventurous' on 'Padmavati'

The Mumbai police has warned individuals and groups against taking the law into their hands while protesting against Leela Bhansali`s upcoming film "Padmavati."

Nov 17, 2017, 17:48 PM IST

Five films that faced protests similar to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmavati is currently surrounded by a myriad of controversies. 

Nov 17, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Watch film before objecting: Richa Chadha on 'Padmavati' controversy

Actress Richa Chadha has asked those who are protesting against the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" to first watch the film. She says that no religion is that weak that a movie can break it.

Nov 16, 2017, 18:25 PM IST

Padmavati controversy: Salman Khan extends support to Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Salman Khan said that one should let the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) take a decision.

Nov 14, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

Padmavati: Film associations back Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Members of IFTDA, Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA), Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA), Screenwriters Association (SWA) and Association of Cine and Television Art Directors & Costume Designers, will hold a press meet here on Monday.

Nov 13, 2017, 11:58 AM IST