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'Padmavati' row: Madhya Pradesh, Punjab CMs join chorus of protests, Mamata calls it 'super emergency'

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the protests, alleging there was a "calculated plan" of a political party to destroy freedom of expression.

Nov 21, 2017, 00:47 AM IST

Karni Sena creates ruckus outside theatre playing 'Padmavati' trailer in MP

In no let up in the wave of resentment against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati", Karni Sena activists created ruckus outside a cinema hall at Anjad town here for playing the trailer of the controversial movie.

Nov 21, 2017, 00:34 AM IST

Rajasthan considering 'Padmavati' ban, seeking legal opinion

The Rajasthan government is considering a ban on 'Padmavati' movie within the legal framework.

Nov 21, 2017, 00:33 AM IST

'Padmavati' will not be released in Rajasthan without changes, says Vasundhara Raje

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said on Monday that the state government was considering a ban on 'Padmavati'.

Nov 21, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

BJP issues notice to Haryana leader who announced Rs 10 crore bounty on Bhansali, Deepika's head

'Padmavati' has Deepika Padukone in lead role.

Nov 20, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Trying to come up with balanced decision, need time: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on 'Padmavati'

'Padmavati' stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role along with Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.

Nov 20, 2017, 22:00 PM IST

Stand by Rs 10-crore offer for beheading Bhansali, says BJP leader

Ammu, chief media coordinator of BJP in Haryana, said he gave the statement as a "Rajput" and not as an office-bearer of the party.

Nov 20, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Allow 'Padmavati' to release only after Mewar's royal family's approval, BJP Chittorgarh MP tells Rajnath Singh

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Chittorgarh on Monday wrote to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested that 'Padmavati' should only be allowed to release if the members of Mewar's royal family and historians give their approval after watching it.

Nov 20, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

Supreme Court rejects plea to block 'Padmavati' release

The reaction came after it was told that the Central Board of Film Certification has yet to clear the film.

Nov 20, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

Padmavati postponed: Filmmakers question freedom of expression

A string of filmmakers have asked where's the freedom of speech and expression.

Nov 20, 2017, 16:20 PM 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

No screening of 'Padmavati' in MP: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that film Padmavati will not be screened in MP till all objectionable scenes in the movie are removed. Chouhan also declared that a memorial of Rani padmini will be made in the state.

Nov 20, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

Padmavati not to be screened in Madhya Pradesh historical facts are 'distorted': Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The film Padmavati has been facing controversy since director Sanjay Leela Bhansali started its shooting earlier this year.

Nov 20, 2017, 14:52 PM IST

Calculated plan to destroy freedom of expression: Mamata Banerjee on Padmavati row

The makers of "Padmavati" on Sunday said the proposed release date of the film, featuring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, has been deferred.

Nov 20, 2017, 14:47 PM 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

When Deepika Padukone said she will marry Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Deepika was on the show to promote her upcoming film Padmavati

Nov 20, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Padmavati row: 'Deepika Padukone should know pain of being burnt alive'; Rs 1 crore award announced

As the controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati refuses to die down, a local fringe group has announced an award of Rs 1 crore for anyone burning Deepika Padukone alive.

Nov 20, 2017, 09:58 AM IST

Padmavati postponed: Bollywood directors upset over film release getting pushed

The filmmaker also said that he regrets his decision to "record a video" for the forthcoming 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). 

Nov 20, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

Padmavati: Prasoon Joshi criticises Sanjay Leela Bhansali for screening film without certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief feels such a move compromises the system of censor certification. 

Nov 20, 2017, 08:37 AM IST