Padmavati Row

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Suraj Pal Amu hit headlines when he recently announced a reward of Rs 10 crore for anyone who beheads actress Deepika Padukone, and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and praised a Meerut youth who had announced Rs 5 crore bounty for beheading them. (Photo: ANI | File)

Padmavati row: BJP's Suraj Amu, who threatened to behead cast, resigns

SL: Amu also stated that his dream is to slap Farooq Abdullah at Lal Chowk and challenged Abdullah to meet him there.

29 Nov 2017 11:57 AM

PM said the members of the Constituent Assembly worked hard for about three years to draft the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/File)

Abide by Constitution in letter and spirit, no one should be harmed: PM

In his address, the Prime Minister made no reference to the incidents and the controversy.

26 Nov 2017 8:40 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Wednesday said that his government will not allow the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmavati' in the state as it 'hurts the sentiments of the Rajput community'. (Photo: File)

Gujarat bans 'Padmavati', Vijay Rupani says film hurts sentiments of Rajputs

The makers of the upcoming movie have voluntarily postponed its release date, in the face of absence of requisite clearances from CBFC.

22 Nov 2017 5:44 PM

The Haryana BJP had on Monday sought an explanation from Amu over remarks offering a Rs 10 crore bounty to anyone beheading Bhansali and Deepika Padukone. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Padmavati row: Will carry out 'Swachh Bharat', burn theatres, warns BJP leader

The movie, starring actors Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor, had not received a clearance from the CBFC.

21 Nov 2017 4:32 PM

BJP leader Suraj Pal Amu also praised the Meerut youth for announcing Rs 5 crore bounty for beheading Deepika and Bhansali. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Padmavati row: BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for Deepika, Bhansali's head

Amu threatened to break actor Ranveer Singh's legs, who is playing Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji in the movie.

19 Nov 2017 7:28 PM

Raje also said that the Censor Board should consider all possible results before certifying the film, a day after the Board sent the film back to its makers because the application for the certification was 'incomplete'. (Photo: PTI/File)

Don't allow 'Padmavati' to release without cuts, Raje tells Smriti Irani

The letter is the first official communication from the Rajasthan chief minister on the controversy surrounding the epic drama.

19 Nov 2017 3:18 PM

Arjun Gupta, a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, came out strongly against Bhansali and said that the filmmaker should be tried for treason for making such movies.(Photo: File)

Padmavati row: Bhansali should be tried for treason, says censor board member

Gupta also noted that it has become a habit of Bhansali to tamper historical facts in his movies, citing ‘Bajirao Mastani’.

19 Nov 2017 2:56 PM

'Padmavati' is scheduled to release on December 1. (Photo: File)

'Padmavati' release to take longer? Censor board sends film back to makers

'Padmavati' has been sent back to filmmakers by CBFC due to technical reasons. The film will be reviewed as per set norms.

17 Nov 2017 8:50 PM

Union Minister Smriti Irani targeted Tharoor for his observation about ongoing protest by the descendents of Rajput rulers over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie 'Padmavati'. (Photo: PTI)

Padmavati row: Did all Maharajas kneel before the British? Smriti slams Tharoor

However, when the issue snowballed, Tharoor took to Twitter to clarify his comments.

17 Nov 2017 5:35 PM

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

The period drama, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, has been facing protests from various groups for allegedly tampering with historical facts.

Padmavati row: Will sever Deepika's nose, warns Karni Sena

The Karni Sena had earlier demolished the sets of 'Padmavati' in Jaipur and also thrashed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

16 Nov 2017 3:48 PM

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 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

The film has been embroiled in a spate of controversies ever since its inception. (Photo: File)

Filmmakers who celebrate barbaric Mughal rulers will 'not be spared': BJP

Earlier, the SC refused to entertain a plea seeking a stay on 'Padmavati' release, saying the Censor Board was free to take its decisions.

11 Nov 2017 2:26 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release. (Photo: File)

SC declines plea against release of 'Padmavati', says it was censor board decision

The petitioners have sought a stay on the release of the film until the alleged historical inaccuracies in the film are corrected.

10 Nov 2017 2:15 PM

'Padmavati' is slated to be released on December 1. (Photo: File)

Shankersinh Vaghela demands pre-release screening of 'Padmavati', warns of protests

Vaghela also said one cannot tamper with historical facts and present them as per one's wishes to get 'cheap publicity.'

26 Oct 2017 8:15 AM

Shahid Kapoor at an award function where he spoke about his film 'Padmavati'.

The heart and intent of 'Padmavati' is good: Shahid Kapoor

Bhansali's magnum-opus also stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padulone and Aditi Rao Hydari in key roles.

31 Jul 2017 9:21 AM

Deepika Padukone plays the titular character in the film.

Padmavati to release as per schedule, confirm producers

The sets of this period drama were vanadalised twice because Bhansali allegedly portrayed Rani Padmavati in bad light.

14 Apr 2017 8:56 AM

The casting of Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh for 'Padmavati' has been termed as a coup.

Costumes burnt to ashes after vandals put Padmavati sets on fire

The designers, Rimple and Harpreet Narula, are in a state of shocks after their designs were burnt in the attack.

15 Mar 2017 5:52 PM

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