Even as certain parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat continue to face protests, Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s much-anticipated film Padmaavat is all set to release on the big screen on January 25th.&nbsp; 
 
The reviews are already out. While the story has got mixed response, the film has been appreciated for its visual appeal and impactful performances.

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It has been a long, tedious journey to the cinema halls for Bhansali&#39;s Padmaavat. Troubles the film began in January 2017 when activists of Shri Rajput Karni Sena assaulted Bhansali on the sets in Jaipur, followed by vandalism on the movie`s Kolhapur set. Protests against its release continue to pose law and order issues even now.&nbsp; 
 
Interestingly, Trade analysts feel that the protest may affect some places but for the most, the interest around the film has piqued due to the ongoing protest. The curiosity will ensure audiences go and watch the film.&nbsp; 
 
Paid previews for the film on Wednesday evening registered promising footfalls. In Delhi-NCR, the 3D Prime category for PVR Cinemas was sold out, according to an online ticketing platform. 
 
&quot;The advance booking is good and strong, especially in metros. People who have seen it have said there`s nothing to hurt sentiments. So, `Padmaavat` will take a bumper opening and will perform big at the box office. 
&quot;Initially, people may be a bit apprehensive, but eventually they will come out to watch it,&quot; Girish Johar, film and trade business analyst was quoted as saying to a news agency. 
 
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for the all-India release of the movie, saying all states must comply with its order not to stand in the way of the film. But violence erupted in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening as protestors vandalised cinema halls in the city.&nbsp; 
 
The Karni Sena is adamant about not letting the movie release. It has alleged historical inaccuracies in the film and continues to stage violent protests in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. States are ensuring adequate security for cinema halls. 
 
Meanwhile, the makers have maintained that the film is an adaptation of &nbsp;Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi`s epic poem Padmavat&nbsp;and glorifies the Rajput ethos of honour, bravery and sacrifice. 
 
Trade analysts&nbsp;have also predicted that the film may touch the Rs 100 crore mark by Saturday owing to a long weekend.&nbsp; 
 
Deepika looks ethereal as Rani Padmavati, Ranveer ups his own ante by portraying Alauddin Khilji -- a villain that Bollywood will remember for a long time to come, and Shahid impresses with his restrained and effective performance as Maharawal Ratan Singh.

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Padmaavat is releasing with a U/A certificate after incorporating five modifications -- including a title change.

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The film is releasing nation-wide on January 25th.

Even as certain parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat continue to face protests, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film Padmaavat is all set to release on the big screen on January 25th. The reviews are already out. While the story has got mixed response, the film has been appreciated for its visual appeal and impactful performances. Read Padmaavat review here. It has been a long, tedious journey to the cinema halls for Bhansali's Padmaavat. Troubles the film began in January 2017 when activists of Shri Rajput Karni Sena assaulted Bhansali on the sets in Jaipur, followed by vandalism on the movie`s Kolhapur set. Protests against its release continue to pose law and order issues even now. Interestingly, Trade analysts feel that the protest may affect some places but for the most, the interest around the film has piqued due to the ongoing protest. The curiosity will ensure audiences go and watch the film. Paid previews for the film on Wednesday evening registered promising footfalls. In Delhi-NCR, the 3D Prime category for PVR Cinemas was sold out, according to an online ticketing platform. "The advance booking is good and strong, especially in metros. People who have seen it have said there`s nothing to hurt sentiments. So, `Padmaavat` will take a bumper opening and will perform big at the box office. "Initially, people may be a bit apprehensive, but eventually they will come out to watch it," Girish Johar, film and trade business analyst was quoted as saying to a news agency. The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for the all-India release of the movie, saying all states must comply with its order not to stand in the way of the film. But violence erupted in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening as protestors vandalised cinema halls in the city. The Karni Sena is adamant about not letting the movie release. It has alleged historical inaccuracies in the film and continues to stage violent protests in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. States are ensuring adequate security for cinema halls. Meanwhile, the makers have maintained that the film is an adaptation of Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi`s epic poem Padmavat and glorifies the Rajput ethos of honour, bravery and sacrifice. Trade analysts have also predicted that the film may touch the Rs 100 crore mark by Saturday owing to a long weekend. Deepika looks ethereal as Rani Padmavati, Ranveer ups his own ante by portraying Alauddin Khilji -- a villain that Bollywood will remember for a long time to come, and Shahid impresses with his restrained and effective performance as Maharawal Ratan Singh. Padmaavat is releasing with a U/A certificate after incorporating five modifications -- including a title change.

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It was a lively discussion on literature and cinema on Thursday during the court proceedings of Padmaavat. The CJI and other lawyers discussed dogmas and the Victorian mindsets of the government which had impeded the readings of classics, movies and plays based on sensitive issues.&nbsp; 
 
The discussion was in context to four state ban on Padmaavat that was challenged by the film&#39;s makers.&nbsp; 
 
Classics of Kalidas, love story of Nala and Damayanti, Lady Chatterley&#39;s Lover, Gandhi: Naked Ambition and Man Who Killed Gandhi was discussed during the proceedings.&nbsp; 
 
Controversial plays like Mi Nathuram Godse Boltoy and Sakharam Binder found a mention and so did films like Bandit Queen, Aarakshan. The CJI pointed out the artistic freedom that flows in street plays, theaters, dance dramas.&nbsp; 
Justice Misra recalled that puritan Odia scholars had translated Nala and Damayanti into Odia language in 1884 while omitting certain stanzas stating that it was not appropriate for readers. &quot;He had a perception befitting that of the Victorian era. Just imagine how Kalidasa could get away with Meghdoota in that era. We need to evolve and understand the importance of right speech. If we apply Victorian era mindset, then I have no hesitation in saying that 60% of the classics would be available for reading,&quot; The Times Of India quoted the CJI as saying. 
 
Advocate Harish Salve, who was representing the producers of Padmaavat said that artistic expression must be given freedom. &quot;The film Padmaavat has no distortion of history and is based on the famous epic of the same name written by a well known Sufi poet. But one day I&#39;d love to argue how artistic expression can have a license to distort history,&quot; Salve said.&nbsp; 
 
Additional solicitor general Tushar Mehta though argued that artistic freedom of expression could never be a license to distort history. &quot;Can anyone in India be permitted to show Mahatma Gandhi sipping whiskey?&quot; Misra pointed out.&nbsp;

The bench though said that it was the responsibility of the Censor Board to examine each scene to check whether history was being distorted.&nbsp;

Kalidas, Lady Chatterley and Bandit Queen were discussed during the proceedings

It was a lively discussion on literature and cinema on Thursday during the court proceedings of Padmaavat. The CJI and other lawyers discussed dogmas and the Victorian mindsets of the government which had impeded the readings of classics, movies and plays based on sensitive issues. The discussion was in context to four state ban on Padmaavat that was challenged by the film's makers. Classics of Kalidas, love story of Nala and Damayanti, Lady Chatterley's Lover, Gandhi: Naked Ambition and Man Who Killed Gandhi was discussed during the proceedings. Controversial plays like Mi Nathuram Godse Boltoy and Sakharam Binder found a mention and so did films like Bandit Queen, Aarakshan. The CJI pointed out the artistic freedom that flows in street plays, theaters, dance dramas. Justice Misra recalled that puritan Odia scholars had translated Nala and Damayanti into Odia language in 1884 while omitting certain stanzas stating that it was not appropriate for readers. "He had a perception befitting that of the Victorian era. Just imagine how Kalidasa could get away with Meghdoota in that era. We need to evolve and understand the importance of right speech. If we apply Victorian era mindset, then I have no hesitation in saying that 60% of the classics would be available for reading," The Times Of India quoted the CJI as saying. Advocate Harish Salve, who was representing the producers of Padmaavat said that artistic expression must be given freedom. "The film Padmaavat has no distortion of history and is based on the famous epic of the same name written by a well known Sufi poet. But one day I'd love to argue how artistic expression can have a license to distort history," Salve said. Additional solicitor general Tushar Mehta though argued that artistic freedom of expression could never be a license to distort history. "Can anyone in India be permitted to show Mahatma Gandhi sipping whiskey?" Misra pointed out. The bench though said that it was the responsibility of the Censor Board to examine each scene to check whether history was being distorted.

SC panel discussed controversial works in literature and cinema during 'Padmaavat' proceedings

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Padmaavat: Will Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus create magic at the box office?

SC panel discussed controversial works in literature and cinema during 'Padmaavat' proceedings