Padmavati(2018)
‘Padmavati’ is a fictional story based on the life of legendary Queen Rani Padmini. Deepika Padukone essays the role of Rani Padmini wife of Rawal Ratan Singh, the ruler of Mewar played by Shahid Kapoor. Ranveer Singh portrays the role of Turkic Ruler Alauddin Khilji.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2018
- Director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
In 13th-century India, a ruthless sultan named Alauddin Khilji hears of the beauty of Queen Padmavati, the wife of a Rajput king. His obsession with possessing her leads him to launch a massive attack on her kingdom. The story focuses on Khilji's relentless pursuit and the defiance of Padmavati and her husband.
“A queen's honor ignites a tyrant's war.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Padmavati
Cast reunions in this film: Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh (4 films together), Deepika Padukone & Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2 films together), Deepika Padukone & Sudeep Chatterjee (2 films together), Ranveer Singh & Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2 films together), and Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Sudeep Chatterjee (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film faced protests and threats from some groups, leading to delayed release and extra security.
- Deepika Padukone's character Padmavati never speaks to Alauddin Khilji, even in shared scenes.
- Shahid Kapoor learned sword fighting and horse riding for months to play Ratan Singh.
- The set for the 'Ghoomar' song was built over 40 days with 400 dancers performing.
- Ranveer Singh stayed in character as Khilji off-camera, isolating himself from the cast.
- The film's budget was around 215 crore rupees, making it one of India's most expensive movies.
- Some historians debate if Padmavati was a real person, adding to the film's controversy.
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