Alauddin Khilji

The Empire shows yet again why Hindi cinema can't get Mughals right

Given the track record of Hindi cinema, it comes as no surprise that Kunal Kapoor is cast as Babur, a pale, slant-eyed, wispy-bearded, Chagatai-Turkic speaking foreign invader.

SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor Amish Devgan for 'derogatory' remark against Sufi saint

Devgan had allegedly used a derogatory term for Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in a debate show on 15 June. He later apologised saying he inadvertently named Chisti instead of Muslim ruler Alauddin Khilji.

Saif Ali Khan on reunting with Ajay Devgn on Tanhaji: He's one of the most confident and generous actors today

"Ajay is one of the most confident and generous actors in the industry. You can be relaxed about having a nice part in a film with him," says Saif Ali Khan.

Shiv Sena likens BJP MLA Ram Kadam to Alauddin Khilji over anti-women remarks, questions BJP's silence on issue

The Shiv Sena sought to know why the ruling BJP, which is generally quick to label the opposition as anti-nationals if they raise its voice on issues concerning the country, was silent over Kadam's remarks.

Aditi Rao Hydari on casting couch experience: I did not get work for eight months after my refusal

Aditi Rao Hydari emphasised the need to stand up to such unfair practices and said she had no regret of her decision of backing away from the proposition

When I watched Padmaavat, Alauddin Khilji reminded me of Azam Khan, says former Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Prada

Actor-turned-politician Jayaprada compared Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan to Alauddin Khilhji on Saturday.

Padmaavat: Amid Rajput romance and valour, Bhansali gives us a most queer love story

Padmaavat's true subversiveness lies in sneaking in a gay love story in a film that's a paean to heterosexual passion

Padmaavat: Ranveer Singh reveals how frighteningly difficult it was to separate himself from Alauddin Khilji

Ranveer Singh, who stole the spotlight through his villainous act in Padmaavat, says it was frighteningly easy to step into Khilji's shoes but difficult to step out.

RSS leader Krishna Gopal defends 'jauhar', calls it 'form of resistance', not discriminatory practice against women

RSS leader Krishna Gopal said that 'jauhar', an ancient practice of mass self-immolation by Rajput women to avoid being captured by foreign invaders, was a form of resistance and not a "discriminatory" practice against women

Ranveer Singh on Padmaavat: As an actor, I looked on Alauddin Khilji as a challenge

Ranveer Singh has registered his biggest opening day collection with Padmaavat