MOVIES

Padmavati

Wed, Jun 20, 2018
Bhumi to work with Bhansali?

Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.

Tue, May 8, 2018
'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because...

Tue, Feb 6, 2018
Padmaavat, Davos, and Janus the Roman god

'There is space for many faces and many tongues in this Republic of ours. But...

Mon, Feb 5, 2018
Bhansali: Never understood what the protest was about

'It's all bizarre. The flare-up, the film industry's silence, the way...

Tue, Jan 30, 2018
Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I never thought of giving up

'One can't allow oneself to be bullied into abandoning one's dream.'

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to...

Box Office: Padmaavat gets a fair opening

The film opens to a mixed reaction.

Mon, Jan 29, 2018
'I fight my own battles. I don't need anyone'

Deepika Padukone breaks her silence and talks about Padmaavat.

Did you like Padmaavat? Tell us!

Was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat really worth the fuss?

Sat, Jan 27, 2018
38 held for anti-Padmaavat violence in Gurugram

He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or...

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be...

Rekha, Varun watch Padmaavat with DeepVeer

It's screenings galore for Padmaavat!

Fri, Jan 26, 2018
'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

'My heart was filled with pride while watching Padmaavat.''It is a film for...

Padmaavat protests: Parvesh Kumar, the driver who drove the kids to safety

Kumar said, "It was a terrible experience as the students were scared and...

Thu, Jan 25, 2018
Despite threat of violence, 1 million watch Padmaavat on opening day

The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it...

Deepika, Bhansali watch Padmaavat

Film folk head out to watch Padmaavat.

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

The SC to hear 2 separate case against four state governments and Karni Sena.

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are...

Where the legend of Padmavati still lives

In photos: A journey through Chittorgarh.

How we designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's Padmaavat costumes

Designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula share their creative journey.

Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Anti-Padmaavat protests turn violent; no screening in multiplexes in 4 states

The Supreme Court had last week paved the way for the nationwide release of...

WATCH: Kids cower in fear as anti-Padmaavat protesters pelt school bus

A group of protesters reportedly pelted stones at a bus belonging to GD...

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.''You...

Ranveer, Deepika, Shahid watch Padmaavat

The epic releases this Thursday!

Tue, Jan 23, 2018
Bikes burnt, shops vandalised in protest against Padmaavat

The Supreme Court turned down pleas by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh...

Padmaavat row: SC rejects plea by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh govts

It is the obligation of the states to maintain law and order, the apex court...

Mon, Jan 22, 2018
SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra agreed to hear on Tuesday the interim...

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

'Mr Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani should have spoken up long back.''Now when...

Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Karni Sena refuses Bhansali's invitation to watch Padmaavat

The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree...

Will Padmaavat be released in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan?

While the Supreme Court has cleared the decks for the release of the Sanjay...

Chittorgarh Rani speaks out on Padmavaat

'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our...

Fri, Jan 19, 2018
SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

"Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state....

Thu, Jan 18, 2018
SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification...

Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing...

Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Haryana government bans release of Padmaavat

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet keeping...

Mon, Jan 15, 2018
Deepika's tummy, geography may delay Padmaavat

Padmaavat is yet to receive the censor certificate, without which it cannot...

Fri, Jan 12, 2018
After Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh ban Padmaavat

The film has received a clearance from the Central Board for Film...

Thu, Jan 11, 2018
An extra 'a' for Bhansali's epic

But when will the movie release?

Tue, Jan 2, 2018
Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban on Padmavati

The Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena said the censor board's nod to the...

Sat, Dec 30, 2017
CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

Fri, Dec 8, 2017
#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

'I don't think you can make a film like Padmavati unless you give a part of...

Wed, Dec 6, 2017
Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

'The mainstream media is alive with discussion of the rights and wrongs of...

Mon, Dec 4, 2017
Let the Padmavati story be told

'Padmavati represents the voice of thousands of Rajput women who lived and...

Sat, Dec 2, 2017
'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any...

Fri, Dec 1, 2017
'If you don't want to see Padmavati, don't!'

'Don't resort to violence.''This is a civilised and democratic country.''You...

Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

It was perhaps for the first time that any parliamentary panel deliberated on...

WATCH: Mulayam Singh Yadav's bahu Aparna dances to Padmavati tune

A dance by Aparna Yadav, daughter-in-law of Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam...

Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

SC pulls up netas for pre-judging Padmavati, rejects plea against it

"When matter is pending for CBFC's consideration, how can persons holding...

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

The chief minister said he was not in favour of the movie's release until its...

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

'Now with many itchy-fingered ex-bosses being raked through the mud, their...

Mon, Nov 27, 2017
'Bhansali has never been political'

'Politics has risen around Padmavati, but the film has nothing political in it.'

Sat, Nov 25, 2017
Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

The Indian Films and TV Directors' Association, along with 19 other bodies of...

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

"You have no right to take laws into your own hands. At the same time, you...

Fri, Nov 24, 2017
Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

President of Rajput Karni Sena, Mahipal Singh Makrana, said the messages on...

#PadmavatiControversy: 'Even using the word behead is barbaric'

'Is it okay to write your future in blood?? India and Indians have become...

Ranveer, Deepika, Shahid: Which Padmavati star gets your vote?

Take the poll given below and let us know.

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

"Have you (counsel for the petitioner) seen the film? Have the people, who...

Thu, Nov 23, 2017
Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

'I spoke to Maharani Padmini of Jaipur.''She said there was basically one...

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

'As the film was suppose to release on December 1, there are over 50...

#PadmavatiControversy: It is heartbreaking to see a director defend his movie

Hansal Mehta takes on the Padmavati controversy, and much more.

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

'The casting of a popular hero Ranveer as Bhansali's Khilji sends out an...

Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Make your vote count.

Gujarat CM says won't screen Padmavati, movie 'hurts sentiments'

The decision to not screen the movie has been taken keeping in mind the law...

Padmavati: Shotgun questions silence of Bollywood biggies, PM, Irani

'How come our I and B Minister or our most popular Hon'ble PM (according to...

Tue, Nov 21, 2017
'Padmavati' release only after CBFC clearance: Producers

They said a new release date will be announced once the "requisite...

Bhansali equally guilty as those threatening him: Yogi

'No one has the right to take the law into their hands whether it is Sanjay...

'I stand 200 per cent with Padmavati and Mr Bhansali'

That's all Ranveer Singh is saying for now.

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

'He has poured his blood, sweat and tears in Padmavati.''Now he has left the...

'This is being done to consolidate the Rajput vote'

'The protests make no sense, unless we judge them against the political...

'I want Deepika's head saved'

'Many communities have opposed my films. Extremism in any debate is...

Mon, Nov 20, 2017
Shivraj, Amarinder join chorus against 'Padmavati', Mamata calls it emergency

The chief minister said any distortion of historical facts will not be...

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was informed that the film has...

'Let Bhansali go to Pakistan to release Padmavati'

'In the name of creativity, Bhansali fudges India's history.''Bajirao was...

Padmavati: No police action over threats

We are gathering evidence, says Bareilly SP; We will definitely take action,...

Sun, Nov 19, 2017
BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

A fringe group in Bareilly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone...

Padmavati makers defer film's release amid controversy

The studio said it would soon announce the new release date for the film.

Sat, Nov 18, 2017
Ensure 'Padmavati' is not released without 'necessary' changes: Raje to Irani

The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama...

Prasoon Joshi slams 'Padmavati' makers for screening film without certificate

The producers of Padmavati held a special screening for a few journalists.

Will Padmavati release on date?

The application for certification was incomplete, says a source in the CBFC.

Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a...

Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni...

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

We saw Judwaa 2, Golmaal Again and Secret Superstar drive box office...

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account...

Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a...

Tue, Nov 14, 2017
'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but...

Mon, Nov 13, 2017
Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers: BJP minister

Vipul Goel sought changes in the Bollywood film, saying that films based on...

Sun, Nov 12, 2017
In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

While over one lakh members of the community converged at a massive gathering...

Fri, Nov 10, 2017
SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

The SC said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board...

Wed, Nov 8, 2017
Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Diya Kumari urged the Bollywood filmmaker to get its facts "verified" by a...

Tue, Nov 7, 2017
Will Padmavati release in Rajasthan?

Distributors have said that they will not buy its rights unless a controversy...

Fri, Nov 3, 2017
Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Yes, Alauddin Khilji did launch a military encounter for a woman.He had her...

Wed, Nov 1, 2017
Watch! Deepika talks about how much she was paid for Padmavati

Deepika Padukone also talks about why she believes Padmavati will be a...

Sat, Oct 28, 2017
Padmavati, now in 3D

Sanjay Leela Bansali's opus gets grander.

Wed, Oct 25, 2017
PIX: Deepika twirls for Padmavati

Deepika Padukone makes Padmavati look even more beautiful.

Mon, Oct 16, 2017
Padmavati controversy: Now, a rangoli is destroyed

The movie, Padmavati, continues to be dogged by controversy.

Mon, Oct 9, 2017
Padmavati trailer: It's outstanding but...

... Why care for the truth when the legend so interesting, says Syed Firdaus...

Wed, Oct 4, 2017
Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and...

Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Like Shahid's look in Padmavati? Vote!

Doesn't Shahid look regal?

Sun, Sep 24, 2017
'Padmavati' posters burnt, Karni Sena say they won't allow it to release

Members of the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, an organisation representing Rajputs,...

Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Have you seen Dips look *this* stunning before?

Thu, Mar 16, 2017
'Some Padmavati costumes are antiques and irreplaceable'

Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell...

Wed, Mar 15, 2017
Padmavati fire: 'There has been a huge monetary loss'

'Something so unfortunate has happened because of illiteracy in our country....

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Reports state that around 150 unidentified men set fire to the director's...

Wed, Feb 22, 2017
'I will be unemployed after Rangoon, Padmavati'

'People think Saif and I have a lot of issues but actually, there are none....

Mon, Jan 30, 2017
Make Padmavati with some other name: Rajput outfits to Bhansali

Founder and patron of the Karni Sena Lokendra Singh Kalvi clarified that the...

Sat, Jan 28, 2017
Padmavati crew threatened us with gunshots: Karni Sena justifies Bhansali attack

He said that distortion of historic facts will not be tolerated at any cost,...

Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Sanjay Leela Bhansali attacked by protesters on Padmavati sets

Police said it had detained five persons for disturbing peace even though no...

Wed, Dec 7, 2016
Shahid's makeshift gym for Padmavati

To look like a warrior, he has to be regular with his workout regime.

Tue, Jul 12, 2016
Sanjay Leela Bhansali starts work on Padmavati

Reportedly, the filmmaker signed Deepika and Ranveer for this film as well.