Padmavati controversy

I don't pay attention to extra-constitutional bodies: Hansal Mehta

With films like "Shahid" and "Aligarh", Hansal Mehta has faced the wrath of certain sections of people but the filmmaker believes one should not pay attention to those trying to create unrest in the society.

Nov 12, 2017, 12:42 PM IST

Willing to screen 'Padmavati' for anyone after CBFC approval, say film makers

The makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" are willing to show the epic drama to anyone doubting its content, but only on getting a green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Nov 11, 2017, 13:49 PM IST

People should look at films as art form: Arshad Warsi

Coming out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati", actor Arshad Warsi says people should understand that films are an art form.

Nov 10, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

'Padmavati' yet to be submitted for certification: CBFC member

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming magnum opus "Padmavati", which is set for a December 1 release, has not yet been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), for clearance, a board member said.

Nov 08, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

Padmavati Row: Here's Union Minister Uma Bharti's suggestion to end the controversy

Bhansali's Padmavati has been caught up in numerous controversies with the latest protest taking place in Chittorgarh.

Nov 04, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

Vaghela demands pre-release screening of Padmavati, warns of violence

Amid his offensive against the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), veteran Gujarat politician

Oct 26, 2017, 08:30 AM IST

'Padmavati' controversy: Sanjay Leela Bhansali is keeping in mind public sentiments, says Shahid Kapoor

'Padmavati' reportedly tells the story of Alauddin Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi ruler, who fell in love with Rajput queen Padmavati. Actors Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor star in the film.

Mar 26, 2017, 12:10 PM IST

'Padmavati': Shree Rajput Karni Sena breaks Chittorgarh Fort mirrors

Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a caste-based organisation, claimed responsibility for damaging the mirrors. 

Mar 06, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

Attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali very unfortunate: Aamir Khan

Last night, at the success party of "Dangal", Aamir said he had been to Rajasthan for shooting but never had such an experience.

Feb 05, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

Kiran Rao keeps mum on 'Padmavati' on-set ruckus

Director Kiran Rao dodged questions about the ongoing "Padmavati" set vandalism in Jaipur, which forced filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to cancel shooting of the film in the Pink City.

Feb 01, 2017, 20:48 PM IST

'Padmavati' controversy: Shah Rukh Khan backs Sanjay Leela Bhansali

However, a statement by Bhansali Productions on Tuesday clarified that the misunderstandings regarding the content of 'Padmavati' have now been clarified with Shree Rajput Sabha.

Feb 01, 2017, 13:20 PM IST

Padmavati controversy: Misunderstandings about film clarified, says Bhansali Productions

SLB’s production house issued a statement to announce that the misunderstandings have been cleared and the issue has been settled. 

Jan 31, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

'Padmavati' controversy: There is no objectionable sequence, Sanjay Leela Bhansali assures Rajput Sabha​

The whole issue escalated when the activists of a Rajput organisation, Karni Sena, entered the Jaigarh Fort on Friday and assaulted Bhansali, slapped him and tore up his shirt.

Jan 30, 2017, 15:14 PM IST