My friend Sanjay Bhansali has become a bystander in the drama of his own that's being played out in full public view.

Opinion: Padmavat ready for release, but here is the toll it has taken on Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The film will release a day before Republic Day and cash on long weekend.

Confirmed: Padmavat to release on January 25

A member of the Mewar royal family was invited by CBFC chief, Prasoon Joshi, to be a part of the proposed committee to assist it in the process of certifying Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s film.

Padmavati row: Udaipur royal not keen on being a part of the reviewing committee

The petitioner also sought criminal prosecution of the makers of the movie for allegedly misrepresenting facts that the songs and promos were cleared by CBFC

Supreme Court to hear fresh plea to stall release of Padmavati outside India

Shahid and Prasoon Joshi spoke about the controversy around Padmavati at the inaugural function of IFFI 2017

Watch it, then judge Padmavati: Shahid Kapoor

A spokesperson for Viacom18 Motion Pictures said it had taken the decision 'voluntarily'

'Padmavati' row: Producers postpone film's release; protests intensify