Tag: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Kolkata: Amidst the raging controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama “Padmavati”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today asserted that her state was ready to welcome the film and its crew. “Yes we would welcome them. They are welcome here if they can’t do it in other states. We can make special arrangements,” Banerjee […]

Jaipur: A local court here on Thursday accepted a complaint against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor and others in regard to ongoing controversy relating to their forthcoming film “Padmavati”. The court has not directly sent the complaint to police for registration of FIR but has asked for recording […]

Mumbai: With growing tension over filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmavati”, actress Aditi Rao Hydari has questioned why people don’t express as much anger when women are violated in the country as they are showing towards the film. Aditi, who too will be seen in Bhansali’s historical drama, says though she loves her country, she fails […]

Mumbai: Actor Ranveer Singh, one of the three lead actors of “Padmavati”, on Tuesday said he stands by the movie and its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali “200 per cent” amidst the ongoing controversy over its alleged content. “I am 200 percent with the film and I stand by it as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali. […]

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has spoken out in support of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his movie “Padmavati”, saying his vision must be trusted. The “Mubarakan” actor, 32, on Thursday tweeted a link of Bhansali’s video giving a clarification on “Padmavati”, and wrote: “Yet again a man has to justify creativity because politics […]

Mumbai: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has rubbished rumours and reports of a romantic dream sequence between Rani Padmavati and the invader Allauddin Khilji in his forthcoming movie “Padmavati”. “There is no interaction whatsoever between the characters played by Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh,” Bhansali said. A video recording by Bhansali declaring zero interaction between Rani Padmavti […]

New Delhi: The much-awaited period drama “Padmavati” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali will release in the US on December 1. The movie starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor is being distributed internationally by Paramount Pictures. Ajit Andhare, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, said in a statement: “I am very proud to announce that Paramount […]

Jaipur: The Shri Rajput Karni Sena, an organisation of the Rajput community, on Saturday burnt posters here of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited “Padmavati” which is slated for a December 1 release. A group of protesters gathered in front of Rajmandir Cinema Hall and shouted slogans against Bhansali and burnt posters of the film. “While shooting […]

Mumbai: She is a successful producer, entrepreneur, interior designer, mother of three children and wife of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Gauri Khan says filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, impressed by her work, has urged her to design film sets and turn art director. Gauri took to Twitter on Friday to share a photograph with Shah […]

New Delhi:  Actress Sonam Kapoor, who completed a decade in Hindi filmdom in 2017, says she has been a tortoise in the field as her journey has been slow and steady. “2017 is a decade for me in the industry. I think the whole point of being a human being is to evolve and be […]

Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus “Padmaavat” has been officially selected for Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival this year. The official Twitter handle of the film announced the news Monday. “Delighted, overwhelmed and incredibly blessed. #Padmaavat has been officially selected at 2018 Taipei Golden Horse FF,” the post read. The film, which released in January […]

Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar says he is jealous of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ability to create a visually-appealing cinematic experience for the audiences through his films. Karan also said Bhansali is “on the top of his game” and that he is eagerly waiting for his magnum opus, “Padmavati” to release. “I am jealous. Sanjay Leela Bhansali […]

Mumbai: Ranveer Singh’s first look as Alauddin Khilji from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus “Padmavati” was unveiled today and the actor looked fierce as the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty. With kohl eyes, long tresses and a scar on his face, the 32-year-old actor appeared every bit of a cruel anti-hero, in both […]

Mumbai: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be launching a new talent Meezaan with his yet-untitled upcoming production. “Being an actor was not a childhood dream but it was Sanjay sir who not only gave me this dream but also believed in me and made it real by launching me,” Meezaan said in a statement. Bhansali […]

Mumbai: Actress Alia Bhatt has teamed up with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the film titled “Inshallah”. Alia took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the news. She wrote: “I was nine when I first walked into Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office, all nervous and hoping and praying that I would be in his next film. It’s […]