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Joshi said it was lack of intellectual insight on part of the filmmakers to have treated the certification process haphazardly to suit convenience. (Photo: File)

Prasoon Joshi slams Bhansali for private screening of 'Padmavati'

The CBFC Chairman said the action has compromised the role of systems and balances that are part of a functioning industry.

18 Nov 2017 4:17 PM

The members of Sarva Samaj Samithi closed down the historic gate of Chittorgarh fort, denying tourists entry in the complex. (Photo: PTI)

Padmavati protesters block entry to Chittorgarh fort

Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.

18 Nov 2017 2:51 AM

Centre must take a call on Padmavati

The protests have taken an ugly turn with a bounty being offered for the heads of Bhansali and Deepika.

18 Nov 2017 12:12 AM

Why is Bollywood mum?

The convenor of the Karni Sena, Lokendra Singh Kalvi, has also called for a Bharat bandh on December 1, the date Padmavati is slated for release.

18 Nov 2017 12:05 AM

Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana on Thursday invoked the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana and said if the Bollywood film 'Padmavati' was not banned and Padukone does not refrain from fanning sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.

Padmavati row: Deepika's security stepped up after nose chopping threat

Padukone had on Tuesday hit out against those protesting the release of 'Padmavati' and reportedly said that 'we've regressed as a nation'.

17 Nov 2017 7:47 AM

Taking precautionary measures ahead of the scheduled release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie, Uttar Pradesh DGP Sulkhan Singh had earlier asked the force to remain extra vigilant. (Photo: File)

'Padmavati' release will disrupt law and order, UP govt tells Centre

Bhansali is facing the ire of various groups, who allege improper 'depiction' of legendary queen Rani Padmavati in the movie.

16 Nov 2017 9:51 AM

The founder of the organisation Lokendra Singh Kalvi said that not only the Rajput community or Hindu organisations but even Muslim leaders had came against the film, against which there was resentment across the country. (Photo: File)

Padmavati row: Rajput Karni Sena to hold nationwide bandh on Dec 1

Lokendra Singh Kalvi said that now the Sena is not demanding any pre-screening but a total ban because the filmmaker had 'betrayed'.

15 Nov 2017 6:51 PM

The team of Padmavati has been enduring creative hardships ever since the project was first announced.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali finds support from Cine groups

Actor Sushant Singh, general secretary of CINTAA, suggests that the government should step in at this point.

15 Nov 2017 12:04 AM

The protesters barged into the mall from the backdoor and broke the ticket window of the theatre; police have arrested eight people in connection to the incident. (Photo: File)

Padmavati row continues: Rajput group vandalises theatre in Kota over screening of trailer

Workers of the Rajput Karni Sena vandalised shops in the Aakash Mall, where the theatre is located.

14 Nov 2017 7:26 PM

Salman last worked with SLB in 'Saawariya'.

Salman Khan comes out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali over Padmavati row

The actor added that only the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has the power to decide if the film is suitable for release.

14 Nov 2017 1:20 PM

The magnum opus starring Deepika Padukone as Padmavati, Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, is based on the legend of Rani Padmavati, a Hindu Rajput queen.

‘Hailing Khilji akin to praising acid attackers’

To glamourise Khilji’s character is akin to praising all those people who carry out acid attacks on girls: Vipul Goel

13 Nov 2017 1:51 AM

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial Padmavati was finally submitted to the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday, three weeks ahead of its scheduled December 1 release.

Padmavati finally goes to the CBFC

Recently a Tamil film, Mersal, was questioned for its mildly political comments after the CBFC had passed it.

13 Nov 2017 12:17 AM

Over one lakh Rajputs converged at a massive gathering at Gandhinagar in protest against Padmavati. (PTI)

Massive Rajput community protests in Gujarat against release of 'Padmavati'

With the Assembly polls approaching in Gujarat, Rajput agitators also warned the ruling BJP to face consequences if the movie is released.

12 Nov 2017 8:29 PM

CBFC chief Prasoon disowns Arjun’s Bhansali rant

In a letter to the home minister, Arjun had asked that Sanjay Leela Bhansali be tried for “treason,” for distorting history in Padmavati.

12 Nov 2017 12:06 AM

Protesters fume as Supreme Court refuses to stay Padmavati

People from Rajput community slam Sanjay Leela Bhansali for hurting their sentiments.

11 Nov 2017 1:21 AM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali come together again

Aishwarya has always maintained that her connection with her Devdas director is telepathic.

11 Nov 2017 12:25 AM

When the theatre turns violent

Indu Sarkar, Daddy and now Padmavati are films in the recent past that have seen issues with the release.

11 Nov 2017 12:24 AM

Jaipur royals oppose Padmavati release

Former Congress MLA and president of Jaipur district Congress committee Pratap Singh Khachariyawas also demanded ban on the film.

09 Nov 2017 1:03 AM

'Padmavati', starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, is slated for release on December 1.

People like Bhansali only understand ‘language of shoes’: BJP MP on Padmavati

The film has kicked up a row as Rajput organisations in Rajasthan have accused the filmmaker of distorting history.

08 Nov 2017 8:46 AM

Ranveer Singh in a still from 'Padmavati.'

I bid thee farewell: Ranveer's message to Khilji as he wraps Padmavati shoot

The actor, who plays Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmavati,' bid farewell to his character by wrapping up his portion for the saga.

05 Nov 2017 10:11 AM

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