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'Padmavati' was a Queen, not a dancer says Gajendra Chauhan
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing controversy over the upcoming movie Padmavati, actor and filmmaker Gajendra Chauhan has said that Rani Padmavati was a queen and not a dancer, like Sanjay Leela Bhansali has tried to show her in the film.
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Idea of nationalism almost non-existent in Islam: Giriraj Singh
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Nov.16 (ANI): Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday raked up a controversy saying that the idea of nationalism is almost non-existent in Islam.
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Will protest against 'Padmavati' only after watching it, says MNS
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 15 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati', the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday said they will take a call on whether to protest against the flick only after watching it.
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Won't support anyone who distorts history for publicity: BJP MLA
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): In the wake of the controversy around the movie 'Padmavati', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ram Kadam, who heads Film Studio Setting and Allied Majdoor Union, said on Wednesday that their union would not support anyone, who distorts history for publici
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There's lack of unity in film fraternity: Farhan Akhtar on `Padmavati`, IF
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 15 (ANI): "Unfortunately, we also have to blame ourselves. We should not just be pointing fingers," said Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar while addressing the controversy surrounding `Padmavati` and retraction of two regional movies from IFFI.
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Hindu Samiti asks CBFC to cut 'objectionable scenes' from Padmavati
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.14 (ANI): It seems like the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Padmavati is not going to die soon as the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti on Tuesday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to cut objectionable scenes from the period drama.
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Shyam Benegal backs 'Padmavati': Govt. should stop miscreants creating ruc
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Nov 14 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati', flimmaker Shyam Benegal on Tuesday came out in support to the movie saying that government should stop such miscreants from creating ruckus.
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Creative fraternity treated like hoodlums: Filmmakers back 'Padmavati'
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [Mumbai], November 13 (ANI): In response to the ongoing controversy surrounding 'Padmavati', the Indian Film and TV Directors Association (IFTDA) held a press conference to extend support to the movie and its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
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Everyone has freedom of speech: Jacqueline Fernandez on Padmavati row
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Reacting to the ongoing controversy surrounding 'Padmavati', Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, on Monday, said film is a form of art and everyone has the freedom of speech.
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Female literacy in Rajasthan more important issue: Tharoor on Padmavati co
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday highlighted the state of female literacy rate in Rajasthan amid raging protests against the release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmavati'.
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Shahid requests everyone to `give `Padmavati` a chance`
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 13 (ANI): "Give the film a chance," urges Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor in response to the ongoing controversy around his upcoming film 'Padmavati'.
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'Padmavati' highlights honour, bravery of Rajput clan: Raza Murad
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 11 (ANI): In response to the ongoing controversy surrouding 'Padmavati', Raza Murad, who is playing the formidable old monarch Sultan Jalaluddin Khilji in the film, says Rani Padmavati has been shown as a very graceful lady and the film only highlights the "honour, pr
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