“Padmaavat” is based on the legend of Rani Padmini of Chittor who is believed to have committed jauhar ( self- immolation) to escape Emperor Alauddin Khilji. Certain groups, belonging mainly to Rajasthan, claim they are concerned that the film wrongly depicts a romance between Padmini and Khilji. Mr Bhansali has repeatedly denied that it does.
“Padmaavat”, also starring Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, was cleared for release by the Censor Board in January along with five modifications. The release of the film was deferred following protests from several Rajput outfits, who objected to the movie alleging that Bhansali has distorted history. “Padmaavat” released on January 25 and is receiving “earth-shattering” response at the box office, as predicted by Deepika Padukone.