
This fictional story is set in 13th century medieval India. a Princess of Sinhala(modern-day Sri Lanka) called Padmavati falls in love with an already married Maharawal Ratan Singh, King of Chittor. Upon their marriage, Padmavati is crowned queen, taking the place of the legal wife and queen consort of Ratan Singh and they reside together in joy and splendor. Their perfect life takes an unfortunate turn when a Court priest Chetan, banished by his king Ratan Singh, approaches ... (Full plot summary below)
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This fictional story is set in 13th century medieval India. a Princess of Sinhala(modern-day Sri Lanka) called Padmavati falls in love with an already married Maharawal Ratan Singh, King of Chittor. Upon their marriage, Padmavati is crowned queen, taking the place of the legal wife and queen consort of Ratan Singh and they reside together in joy and splendor. Their perfect life takes an unfortunate turn when a Court priest Chetan, banished by his king Ratan Singh, approaches Sultan of Delhi Allauddin Khilji and convinces him to attack Chittor and capture Padmavati for her beauty and absolute luck she brings to the king she marries. Sultan Allaudin Khilji, convinced by the priest of his claims and promises, prepares to attack Chittorgarh.
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| Village VoiceSiddhant AdlakhaThe finished work itself is actually a stellar achievement, its raucous meta-narrative more than worthy of a spot in Bhansali’s visually splendid canon. |
| International Business TimesChetna KapoorIt's an epic film. A visual delight not to be missed. |
| The GuardianMike McCahillWhile it’s unfolding before us, it provides – whatever else the courts insist we call it – stirring, seductive spectacle. |
| ReutersShilpa JamkhandikarKhilji is depraved, crazed, perverted and violent, and yet he is the most interesting character in the film. Credit for that goes to Ranveer Singh, who gives in to Khilji's unhinged personality and makes it his own. |
| FILMINK (Australia)Grace MurphyPadmaavat is a visual splendour and the ultimate love letter to the heroism of Queen Padmavati. |
| RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsPadmaavat is a rare work of pop art that is both powerful and repugnant. |
| The Hollywood ReporterLisa TseringWhether viewers show up for the controversy or for the Bollywood star power of its charismatic leads, they should emerge impressed by its dazzling visuals and Bhansali’s masterfully composed and executed musical numbers. |
| The HinduNamrata JoshiNo character reaches out; no moment is able to move you. Padmaavat may well be Bhansali's most sterile and insipid outing since Saawariya and Guzaarish. It manages to wear down and exhaust rather than engage. |
| FilmfareRachit GuptaWithout the policing and the comprises, Padmavati would've been a lot better film. But Padmaavat isn't anything less. This film is rich in detail, still tells a compelling story with grit and gumption. |
| Hindustan TimesRohit VatsIt has enough to bedazzle you, so go for the sheen and Ranveer Singh's lunacy. After all, Padmaavat has passed so many hurdles to reach you. |