Padmavati' is based on folklore that 14th-century ruler Alauddin Khilji fell in love with Padmini, the queen of Chittor and wife of Maharawal Ratan Singh. Choosing honour over a life in Delhi, Padmini and the other women of Chittor killed themselves by leaping into a fire a practice called 'Jauhar'

Padmavati' is based on folklore that 14th-century ruler Alauddin Khilji fell in love with Padmini, the queen of Chittor and wife of Maharawal Ratan Singh. Choosing honour over a life in Delhi, Padmini and the other women of Chittor killed themselves by leaping into a fire a practice called 'Jauhar'

A Chhatisgarh royal says filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali must show 'Padmavati' to the Rajput organisations as the film is related to history, and has slammed the way the movie has a song depicting a Rajput queen doing the 'ghoomar' dance. Heena Singh Judeo, daughter-in-law of Dilip Singh Judeo of Chhattisgarh's erstwhile royal family, said, 'Our only demand is that the filmmaker should show us what the movie is, because it is related to the history.'

A Chhatisgarh royal says filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali must show 'Padmavati' to the Rajput organisations as the film is related to history, and has slammed the way the movie has a song depicting a Rajput queen doing the 'ghoomar' dance. Heena Singh Judeo, daughter-in-law of Dilip Singh Judeo of Chhattisgarh's erstwhile royal family, said, 'Our only demand is that the filmmaker should show us what the movie is, because it is related to the history.'

Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Mumbai Ram Kadam, who questioned why the film was screened before obtaining Censor Board clearance, questioned the expertise of some of the mediapersons who have been praising it and trying to create a confusion. Kadam, who heads one of the unions in the film industry, warned that in future, Bhansali would be boycotted and not allowed to make a single film if he took the community for granted

Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Mumbai Ram Kadam, who questioned why the film was screened before obtaining Censor Board clearance, questioned the expertise of some of the mediapersons who have been praising it and trying to create a confusion. Kadam, who heads one of the unions in the film industry, warned that in future, Bhansali would be boycotted and not allowed to make a single film if he took the community for granted

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, said, 'Anything that is historical event... no one will object. But here they are distorting history. I have also gone to Chittor and returned and seen all things there... So, this is distortion of history and no one will accept it. And if communities are objecting to it then it is their right to object

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, said, 'Anything that is historical event... no one will object. But here they are distorting history. I have also gone to Chittor and returned and seen all things there... So, this is distortion of history and no one will accept it. And if communities are objecting to it then it is their right to object

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on November 10 termed as 'unfortunate' the political remarks concerning the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' and said the allegations against it 'were outlandish'. 'This is a kind of outlandish wild allegations made about a movie which has not yet gone through the censor board. That means every movie before it is cleared or rejected by censor board, will be cleared or rejected by us. All of us will become censor board commitees. I think we have to have a sense of responsibility,' said Singhvi

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on November 10 termed as 'unfortunate' the political remarks concerning the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' and said the allegations against it 'were outlandish'. 'This is a kind of outlandish wild allegations made about a movie which has not yet gone through the censor board. That means every movie before it is cleared or rejected by censor board, will be cleared or rejected by us. All of us will become censor board commitees. I think we have to have a sense of responsibility,' said Singhvi

Lokendrasingh Kalvi said that Madhya Pradesh has already banned the film, now a similar ban must be ordered all over India as it's a slur on the community and historical facts. Kalvi said that in the past, Bhansali had given a written commitment to the Rajput community that he would first show it to them before its release for the general audiences, but he has gone back on his word

Lokendrasingh Kalvi said that Madhya Pradesh has already banned the film, now a similar ban must be ordered all over India as it's a slur on the community and historical facts. Kalvi said that in the past, Bhansali had given a written commitment to the Rajput community that he would first show it to them before its release for the general audiences, but he has gone back on his word

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, meanwhile, criticised the protests over the upcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, alleging there was a 'calculated plan' of a political party to destroy freedom of expression, calling it 'super emergency'. The TMC supremo did not name any party.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, meanwhile, criticised the protests over the upcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, alleging there was a 'calculated plan' of a political party to destroy freedom of expression, calling it 'super emergency'. The TMC supremo did not name any party.

Kunwar Surajpal Singh Ammu, a ruling BJP leader in Haryana annopunced a Rs 10-crore reward for beheading Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and film actress Deepika Padukone over their movie 'Padmavati'. Ammu, chief media coordinator of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, said he gave the statement as a 'Rajput' and not as an office-bearer of the party.

Kunwar Surajpal Singh Ammu, a ruling BJP leader in Haryana annopunced a Rs 10-crore reward for beheading Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and film actress Deepika Padukone over their movie 'Padmavati'. Ammu, chief media coordinator of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, said he gave the statement as a 'Rajput' and not as an office-bearer of the party.

Standing firmly with Bollywood, the Maharashtra government assured security to theatres which screen 'Padmavati', the upcoming epic period drama by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali that has come under attack from critics

Standing firmly with Bollywood, the Maharashtra government assured security to theatres which screen 'Padmavati', the upcoming epic period drama by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali that has come under attack from critics

Shersinh Rana, chief of 'Padmavati film protest committee, addresses a press conference for announce further protest plan against the film in Ahmedabad

Shersinh Rana, chief of 'Padmavati film protest committee, addresses a press conference for announce further protest plan against the film in Ahmedabad

The Congress on November 20 said that if the Rajputs had reservations on the 'Padmavati' film, it was the Narendrra Modi government's responsibility to consult with the community to resolve their grievances

The Congress on November 20 said that if the Rajputs had reservations on the 'Padmavati' film, it was the Narendrra Modi government's responsibility to consult with the community to resolve their grievances

The proposed release date of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' has been deferred, the makers of the film. In a statement, a spokesperson of Viacom18 Motion Pictures said it had taken the decision 'voluntarily'. 'Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the studio behind 'Padmavati', has voluntarily deferred the release date of the film from December 1, 2017

The proposed release date of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' has been deferred, the makers of the film. In a statement, a spokesperson of Viacom18 Motion Pictures said it had taken the decision 'voluntarily'. 'Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the studio behind 'Padmavati', has voluntarily deferred the release date of the film from December 1, 2017

The Shri Rajput Karni Sena on November 19 said that it wanted a ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' and claimed underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's money was invested in the film. 'We have heard the movie's release date (December 1) has been postponed. We will be on the streets as soon as a new release date is announced. All we want is a complete ban on the film,' Sena's patron-founder Lokendra Singh Kalvi.

The Shri Rajput Karni Sena on November 19 said that it wanted a ban on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati' and claimed underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's money was invested in the film. 'We have heard the movie's release date (December 1) has been postponed. We will be on the streets as soon as a new release date is announced. All we want is a complete ban on the film,' Sena's patron-founder Lokendra Singh Kalvi.

At inaugural function of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) near Panaji, Prasoon Joshi said, 'We are trying to follow processes. Instead of arguments, attempts are being made to have a dialogue on the issue.'

At inaugural function of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) near Panaji, Prasoon Joshi said, 'We are trying to follow processes. Instead of arguments, attempts are being made to have a dialogue on the issue.'

On January 19, the Supreme Court paved the way for an all-India release for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' on January 25 by staying the operation of orders banning the release of the film by the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana governments. The film industry hailed the decision

On January 19, the Supreme Court paved the way for an all-India release for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' on January 25 by staying the operation of orders banning the release of the film by the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana governments. The film industry hailed the decision

In january 2018, women from the Jauhar Kshatriya Manch have threatened to perform 'jauhar' or mass self-immolation on January 24 upon the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial film 'Padmaavat'. Equating Bhansali to Sultan Alauddin Khilji, a member of this committee said this was their 'last resort' to protect their heritage and dignity of Rani Padmini

On January 11, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmavati was been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and as per the modifications that were recommended by the board, the producers have officially changed the title of the Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer to Padmaavat. CBFC recommended five modifications in the flick to avoid more controversy, the change of the movie-title being one of them

On January 11, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmavati was been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and as per the modifications that were recommended by the board, the producers have officially changed the title of the Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer to Padmaavat. CBFC recommended five modifications in the flick to avoid more controversy, the change of the movie-title being one of them