Rani Padmini

Padmavati would be saddened by violence perpetrated in her name, says author of new book on queen

Anuja Chandramouli's book traces the events that led up to Padmavati's self-immolation (jauhar) in the face of Alauddin Khilji's invasion, and narrates the story of "a remarkable woman who lived gently, loved passionately, and embraced her destiny with unmatched courage"

Padmavati controversy: Will British censors reconsider release after UK's Rajput Samaj protest?

The BBFC, days after clearing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, is reconsidering the release of a film after facing opposition from the Rajput Samaj of UK.

Padmavati: Rajat Sharma says 'ministers will feel ashamed of their remarks after watching film'

Rajat Sharma, who has seen Padmavati, says there are no scenes between Deepika Padukone's Rani Padmini and Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji in the film.

Padmavati controversy: With one eye on Rajasthan's 2018 Assembly polls, parties have jumped headlong into this row

Historical dramas, period films and biopics have always drawn extreme reactions in India. Fringe groups representing various vested interests have routinely claimed that portions of the film offend them, or misrepresent history, or simply portrays the community in a poor light

Padmavati controversy: Beneath Rajput anxiety over depiction of Padmini lies a deep-seated complex

The depiction of the legend of Padmini (immortalised in Padmavati) has triggered the anxiety of Rajputs because it can challenge their self-definition in the eyes of others

Padmavati: Karnataka Home Minister directs DGP to ensure security for Deepika Padukone; MLA Devender Rana calls for ban in J&K

Ramalinga Reddy wrote to DGP of Karnataka directing him to ensure amped up security for Deepika Padukone and her family. Devender Rana urges Mehbooba Mufti to ban the release of Padmavati in Jammu and Kashmir

Padmavati: Sanjay Leela Bhansali says film is a 'tribute to Rajput queen, won't hurt sentiments'

Bhansali insisted his only ambition was "to pay tribute to the sacrifice, valour and honour of Rani Padmavati."

Padmavati protest: Would Karni Sena defend a rape survivor, or a woman who chooses her lover?

It’s time the Karni Sena realise their arguments seem to be less about historical fact than it is about controlling Padmavati’s story — which in this case also means controlling women’s bodies.

Padmavati row: Bhansali Productions says 'misunderstandings' with Rajput Sabha clarified

Misunderstandings regarding the content of Padmavati have been clarified with Shree Rajput Sabha, a statement by Bhansali Productions said on Tuesday.

Padmavati row: The real challenge with the narrative on Rani Padmini and Rajput identity

History is about facts from sources that are respected or trusted by historians. But the protests over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati shows that historical issues today are rarely about facts and always about inferences and ideologies.