New Delhi: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 epic film 'Padmaavat' is set to re-release in theatres, the makers announced today. Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor feature in lead roles in the movie, which is coming back to theatres on its seventh anniversary.
Padmaavat: A tale of obsession and ambition
Padmaavat is a 13th-century tale of Queen Padmavati celebrated for her beauty and wisdom, and her husband, Maharawal Ratan Singh of Mewar. The story unfolds as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, driven by obsession and ambition, invades Chittor in his quest for Padmavati, who goes to great lengths to protect her kingdom and its values.
An epic tale of courage, sacrifice, and timeless valor returns to the big screen. ⚔️
— T-Series (@TSeries) January 22, 2025
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Film witnessed a lot of protests
Based on Padmavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film had sparked a major controversy at the time of its release with several Rajput outfits taking offence over the portrayal of Queen Padmavati. Padmaavat also joins the growing list of older films re-released in theatres over the past year. Other titles like Laila Majnu, Rockstar, Gangs of Wasseypur, Karan Arjun, Tumbbad and 'Kaho na pyar hai' have also made their way back to the big screen.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali known for films like 'Gangubai', 'Ramleela'
Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone shared the screen with Ranveer Singh who set the screen on fire with his epic performance in the role of Alauddin Khilji. The film also witnessed a lot of protests for its title and after receiving a lot of backlash the makers changed the title of the film to 'Padmavat'
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for delivering amazing films like 'Gangubai', 'Ramleela', 'Black', 'Devdaas' and 'Saawariya'. He is the recipient of several awards, including seven National Film Awards and 12 Filmfare Awards, in addition to a nomination for a BAFTA Award.
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