The film shows strong dialogues, beautiful locations. The drawback of the film is its speed. Apart from this, the Jauhar scenes could be made a bit more emotional. Overall, This is a fantastic movie.
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Movie: Padmaavat
Cast: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor and Aditi Rao Hydri
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Release Date: 25/01/2018
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is a known for films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ramleela and Bajirao Mastani, has come back with Period Drama flick Padmaavat starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. The film is based on Padmaavat, written in 1540 by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.
Table of Contents
Story
Ek Jung Husn Ke Naam… The film starts with this dialogue, and the entire movie revolves around this. Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh), who wants to own the most beautiful things for him, is desperate to see a glimpse of Rani Padmavati. The whole movie is about the fad of Khilji, her faintness, her desires, her wishes, her sexuality, her passion. In the film, every character is fighting. Raja Ratan Singh is fighting for the pride and glory of Chittor and Rajputs, Padmavati (Deepika Padukone) is fighting for her dignity.
Acting
Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Deepika have put a lot of effort to live their characters. Deepika looks impressive as a Rani Padmavati. She has made the Rani Padmavati alive with her strong acting and expression. Shahid Kapoor completely justifies the role of Maharaja Raval Ratan Singh. Ranveer Singh gives one of the best performances of his life. After watching the film, when you exit from the theatres, there will be only one person in your mind, and it will be Alauddin Khilji, who looks like a monster.
Verdict
Padmaavat is the dream movie of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film shows strong dialogues, beautiful locations. The drawback of the film is its speed. Apart from this, the Jauhar scenes could be made a bit more emotional. Overall, This is a fantastic movie. Bollywood Mascot gives 4 stars to the film.