6 Years of Padmaavat: Bhansali Productions shares video tribute to Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh-Shahid Kapoor starrer 6 : Bollywood News

The mere mention of Sanjay Leela Bhansali conjures images of opulent visuals, soul-stirring music, and stories etched in cinematic brilliance. Six years ago, Bhansali's Padmaavat ignited the screens, transporting audiences to a world of grandeur, sacrifice, and unwavering love.

6 Years of Padmaavat: Bhansali Productions shares video tribute to Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh-Shahid Kapoor starrer

Today, Bhansali Productions revisited this masterpiece on its anniversary. The Instagram page of the production banner shared a video montage featuring a bunch of iconic dialogues and visuals from the film. The caption read, “Celebrating the glorious saga of Rani Padmavati's strength, Rajputi virtues of Maharawal Ratan Singh, courage of Mehrunissa and the triumph over evil with #6YearsOfPadmaavat,” followed by a red-heart.

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Speaking of the film, prior to its release, Padmaavat faced accusations of historical inaccuracies and distortions, particularly related to the portrayal of Queen Padmini. Protests erupted, sets were vandalized, and threats were hurled towards the cast and crew. The film's release was delayed amid concerns over public safety, making it a tinderbox of cultural and political tensions.

The debate around Padmaavat transcended the realm of historical fidelity. It became a battleground for larger socio-political issues, including freedom of expression, artistic license, and the representation of Rajput identity.

However, once the film released, all tensions and controversies died down and it enjoyed a smooth and a blockbuster run in theatres. Padmaavat went onto earn a mammoth Rs. 302.15 crores in its lifetime business in India alone.

Coming to Bhansali’s professional front, he has a bunch of exciting projects in his kitty, including his OTT debut series Heeramandi. In addition to this, he recently announced his next film, titled Love And War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The upcoming film is expected to be released during Christmas 2025.

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