After the announcement that the much-awaited film “Padmavati” will now release as “Padmavat” on January 25, National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has pushed the release date of his upcoming film “Daas Dev” to March 2. The film, featuring Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari and Rahul Bhat, was earlier planned to[Read More…]
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CBFC seeks several cuts, change in title for certifying ‘Padmavati’
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has decided to give a U/A certificate” along with some modifications” to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film “Padmavati” and has asked the filmmaker to “likely” change the title of the movie to “Padmavat”. The film was also asked to give a few disclaimers[Read More…]
Women know how to deal with situations better than most men, says Shahid Kapoor
Actor Shahid Kapoor says the strongest people in his life have been women, especially his mother Neelima Azeem who has been a single parent. He also calls his wife Mira and daughter Misha his “whole world” and says he couldn’t have been happier in his life than now. Shahid spoke[Read More…]
Shahid Kapoor thanks Kangana for supporting controversial ‘Padmavati’
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who plays one of the three key characters in “Padmavati”, has thanked his “Rangoon” co-star Kangana Ranaut for extending her support to the controversial film, and said creative people shouldn’t be scared. Shahid, who was present at the Reebok Fit To Fight Awards on Thursday night, said:[Read More…]
Now Nitish Kumar bans release of ‘Padmavati’ in Bihar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday ordered a ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmavati” in the state. The Chief Minister ordered concerned officials to ban the release after BJP MLA Neeraj Kumar Bablu demanded it in a letter. The ban on “Padmavati” in Bihar would be in place “till[Read More…]
Manushi on ‘Padmavati’ row: Indian women face challenges head-on
Miss World Manushi Chhillar has said Indian women do not feel prosecuted and face challenges head-on even though there is a feeling that “our society is not very women friendly”. Manushi said this while expressing her views on the controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film “Padmavati”, during a media[Read More…]
Ensure ‘Padmavati’ release in Kerala: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film “Padmavati”, the Congress’ Kerala unit on Sunday asked Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to ensure that the film is released in the state. Questioning the Chief Minister’s silence on the issue, state Congress president M.M. Hassan told IANS: “What baffles me is the[Read More…]
Amid raging controversy, Mamata welcomes ‘Padmavati’ in Bengal
Amid the raging controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama “Padmavati”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday asserted that her state was ready to welcome the film and its crew. “Yes we would welcome them. They are welcome here if they can’t do it in other states. We[Read More…]
India seems like ‘jungli’ country amidst unending row over ‘Padmavati’: ‘Haraamkhor’ director
India seems like a “jungli” country amidst the unending row over “Padmavati”, says “Haraamkhor” director Shlok Sharma, whose own movie had run into trouble with the censor board for showing a romantic relationship between a teacher and a student. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical drama “Padmavati” narrates the story of Rajput[Read More…]
‘Padmavati’: Delhi HC dismisses plea for expert panel to review the film
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking setting up of an expert committee of historians and social activists to examine Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmavati” to ensure there were no “distortions”, saying such pleas were “encouraging” those agitating against the film. The court said the plea against the[Read More…]
Man found hanging with message ‘Padmavati ka virodh’ in Jaipur
The body of a 40-year-old man was found hanging from the outer walls of Nahargarh Fort on Friday morning, with the message “‘Padmavati’ ka virodh” – in protest against the film “Padmavati“. The message, written on the stones near the fort wall adjacent to the body, read, “Hum putle nahin[Read More…]
Despite delay in India, ‘Padmavati’ cleared by British censors for Dec 1 release
Even though the makers of “Padmavati” have deferred the release of the film in India, the British Board Of Film Classification (BBFC) has cleared it. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial will hit the screens in the UK on December 1. Starring Ranveer Singh (as Sultan Alauddin Khilji), Deepika Padukone (as[Read More…]
Decision on permitting screening of Padmavati to be taken after CBFC certificate
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said any decision on permitting screening of film “Padmavati” in the state will be taken only after the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Nobody would be allowed to hurt sentiments of people belonging to a particular community, Khattar[Read More…]
Padmavati row: Shatrughan Sinha questions PM Modi, Big B for silence
Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s silence over the “burning” issue of the film “Padmavati”. “As ‘Padmavati’ becomes a burning controversy, people are asking why the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, most versatile Aamir Khan and most popular Shah Rukh Khan have no comments. And[Read More…]
‘Padmavati’ row: Haryana BJP leader booked for offering bounty
A Haryana BJP leader was booked on Tuesday for threatening to behead Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actress Deepika Padukone over their movie “Padmavati” and for standing firm by his announcement of a Rs 10 crore reward for it. Haryana’s chief media coordinator Kunwar Surajpal Singh Ammu was booked[Read More…]
Padmavati’ release postponed: Filmmakers question freedom of expression
As the makers of “Padmavati” have announced to defer the release of the film from its December 1 date, a string of filmmakers have asked where’s the freedom of speech and expression, and have raised a question on a “culture of censorship on art”. Here’s what the filmmakers have said:[Read More…]
Mamata condemnes Padmavati controversy; terms it ‘super emergency’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condemned the ongoing controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical drama “Padmavati”, labelling it as “unfortunate” and a “calculated plan” to destroy freedom of expression. “The #Padmavati controversy is not only unfortunate but also a calculated plan of a political party to destroy[Read More…]
‘Padmavati’ makers knew paper work was incomplete: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi
Without commenting on the reports that the application for “Padmavati” had been sent back to the makers, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Prasoon Joshi said on Saturday the film’s application had come up for review and that the makers admitted that the paperwork was incomplete. In a statement,[Read More…]
I&B Ministry should resolve ‘Padmavati’ controversy
Questioning Narendra Modi government’s silence over the ‘Padmavati’ film controversy, the Congress on Friday said the Information and Broadcasting Ministry must resolve the issue by talking to both the sides. “There has been a huge controversy surrounding the the film Padmavati. The government must find a way to resolve the[Read More…]
Rs 5 crore bounty on Bhansali’s, Deepika Padukone’s heads announced
A Meerut resident from the Kshatriya community on Thursday announced a bounty of Rs 5 crore on the heads of film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Deepika Padukone for “wrongfully portraying” queen Padmini in their coming film ‘Padmavati’. Thakur Abhishek Som of Sardhana Chaubisi, who claimed affiliation to the[Read More…]
Interview: Nothing can stop release of ‘Padmavati’, says Deepika Padukone
A decade ago when she forayed into Bollywood, Deepika Padukone never imagined she would be a Sanjay Leela Bhansali heroine. 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[Read More…]
Let censor board decide on ‘Padmavati’, says Salman
Amid the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming “Padmavati”, superstar Salman Khan has extended his support to the celebrated filmmaker, saying Bhansali will never show anyone in bad light. The actor added that one should let the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) take a decision. “I want to say[Read More…]
SC refuses plea to ban release of ‘Padmavati’
The Supreme Court on Friday refused a plea seeking to ban the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial “Padmavati” epic drama featuring Deepika Padukone as a Rajput queen. The court said it could not intervene since the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was yet to decide about its certification.[Read More…]
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ to be banned in Gujarat?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s multi-starrer “Padmavati” has run into trouble – this time political – in Gujarat ahead of its December 1 release. While the ruling BJP has demanded the release to be postponed till after the state elections, the Congress has said if there is actually “distortion of history” in[Read More…]
In pics: Ranveer Singh’s look as Alauddin Khilji is out from Padmavati
Ranveer Singh’s look as Alauddin Khilji is out from Padmavati on Tuesday, after Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor’s looks as Rani Padmini and Maharawal Ratan Singh. Ranveer’s kohled eyes, the long tresses and the fierce expression are all adding up to the rugged personality of his character of Khilji. After[Read More…]