Here's the story and review of much-awaited and controversial Padmaavat...
*Spoiler alert*
Story
Ratan Singh, a brave and moral king comes in search of rare pearls and takes back the most beautiful and priceless pearl named Padmavati from Sinhala to Mewar.
Padmavati's arrival added more beauty and strength to the Fortress of Chittor.
On the other side, Delhi's throne is seized by Jalaluddin Khilji.
His son-in-law Alauddin Khilji captured the throne by killing Jalaluddin, and became one of the strongest rulers in the history.
One day, The Royal priest of Mewar was punished for his unforgiving act and was sent off the country, as per the order of Padmavati.
The Royal priest went to Alauddin and hinted that if he captures Padmavati, then he can capture anything he wish, even the world.
Alauddin plans to invite Padmavati and Ratan Singh to Delhi, but his invitation was rejected by Ratan Singh. Immediately, Alauddin declared war on Rajputs.
Alauddin couldn't able to win the war, as his army was stalled by the attacking defense of Rajputs.
Alauddin proposed Peace and was allowed to meet Ratan Singh. Alauddin asks Ratan Singh to show his beloved Padmavati to him. Ratan Singh's anger arose and warns Alauddin. Then, he was allowed to see Padmavati, holding the burning Dhoop in her hand, the smoke of Dhoop covered her face and Alauddin couldn't see the face clearly.
This act infuriated Alauddin and he captured Ratan Singh with his cunning mind.
Alauddin asks Padmavati to come to Delhi, so that, Ratan Singh will be freed. Padmavati sends her terms and conditions to Alauddin, before she comes to Delhi. Alauddin accepted her terms.
As per the terms, Padmavati begins her journey with 800 women for her support to Delhi.
When she reached Delhi, she asks to free Ratan Singh first, before meeting Alauddin.
Ratan Singh was set free and Mehrunisa, wife of Alauddin helps Ratan Singh and Padmavati to escape from Delhi through a secret passage. Before escaping, Ratan Singh went to wounded Alauddin and smiled triumphantly.
Meanwhile, the 800 women revealed themselves as Rajput warriors (disguise), fought bravely with Khilji warriors and died.
Padmavati was praised by Rajputs for her determination, that brought Ratan Singh to Mewar.
Alauddin imprisoned Mehrunisa and marched towards Mewar to wage a war against Rajputs, where Ratan Singh and Alauddin involved in a Duel. During the fight, Malik Kafur, a loyal slave of Alauddin Khilji hits Ratan Singh with his arrows on the back.
Ratan Singh falls to death and Alauddin raids the Chittor Fortress to capture Padmavati. Padmavati asks every woman to go into the fire to save themselves from Khilji warriors. Finally, Padmavati and the Rajput women gave themselves to the fire.
A man who captured worlds, couldn't capture a woman.
And, that woman becomes, Goddess Padmavati!
Review
Blurb: If errors are debugged, Padmaavat is the real goddess!!!
*Spoiler alert*
Story
Ratan Singh, a brave and moral king comes in search of rare pearls and takes back the most beautiful and priceless pearl named Padmavati from Sinhala to Mewar.
Padmavati's arrival added more beauty and strength to the Fortress of Chittor.
On the other side, Delhi's throne is seized by Jalaluddin Khilji.
His son-in-law Alauddin Khilji captured the throne by killing Jalaluddin, and became one of the strongest rulers in the history.
One day, The Royal priest of Mewar was punished for his unforgiving act and was sent off the country, as per the order of Padmavati.
The Royal priest went to Alauddin and hinted that if he captures Padmavati, then he can capture anything he wish, even the world.
Alauddin plans to invite Padmavati and Ratan Singh to Delhi, but his invitation was rejected by Ratan Singh. Immediately, Alauddin declared war on Rajputs.
Alauddin couldn't able to win the war, as his army was stalled by the attacking defense of Rajputs.
Alauddin proposed Peace and was allowed to meet Ratan Singh. Alauddin asks Ratan Singh to show his beloved Padmavati to him. Ratan Singh's anger arose and warns Alauddin. Then, he was allowed to see Padmavati, holding the burning Dhoop in her hand, the smoke of Dhoop covered her face and Alauddin couldn't see the face clearly.
This act infuriated Alauddin and he captured Ratan Singh with his cunning mind.
Alauddin asks Padmavati to come to Delhi, so that, Ratan Singh will be freed. Padmavati sends her terms and conditions to Alauddin, before she comes to Delhi. Alauddin accepted her terms.
As per the terms, Padmavati begins her journey with 800 women for her support to Delhi.
When she reached Delhi, she asks to free Ratan Singh first, before meeting Alauddin.
Ratan Singh was set free and Mehrunisa, wife of Alauddin helps Ratan Singh and Padmavati to escape from Delhi through a secret passage. Before escaping, Ratan Singh went to wounded Alauddin and smiled triumphantly.
Meanwhile, the 800 women revealed themselves as Rajput warriors (disguise), fought bravely with Khilji warriors and died.
Padmavati was praised by Rajputs for her determination, that brought Ratan Singh to Mewar.
Alauddin imprisoned Mehrunisa and marched towards Mewar to wage a war against Rajputs, where Ratan Singh and Alauddin involved in a Duel. During the fight, Malik Kafur, a loyal slave of Alauddin Khilji hits Ratan Singh with his arrows on the back.
Ratan Singh falls to death and Alauddin raids the Chittor Fortress to capture Padmavati. Padmavati asks every woman to go into the fire to save themselves from Khilji warriors. Finally, Padmavati and the Rajput women gave themselves to the fire.
A man who captured worlds, couldn't capture a woman.
And, that woman becomes, Goddess Padmavati!
Review
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali has managed to pull off a magnum opus. His direction and music were the highlights of the movie. But, the slow-paced first-half tested the patience and there were some historical inaccuracies, which is a major concern.
- Deepika Padukone steals the show. Her body language and emotions were fantastic and she deserves a big list of awards this year.
- Ranveer Singh switched between Comic and Deadly moods through out the film. His acting reminded me of Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean. Good show!
- Shahid Kapoor's charming and well-groomed face made him look like the Rajput Prince rather than the King.
- Jim Sarbh, Aditi Rao Hydari were perfect casting choices for the role of Malik Kafur and Mehrunisa respectively.
- The Fortress of Chittor looked majestic and the interior designs were historically rich.The art direction team has done a great job.
- Sudeep Chatterjee's camera angles were superb, especially in 'Ghoomar' song, Fight sequences and Mirror scene.
- Background score elevated the film to a greater height. 'Ghoomar' song was filmed beautifully and 'Khalibali' was not necessary at all.
- The action sequences were well directed, especially the scene, when Gora and Badal sacrifices their lives for Ratan Singh and Padmavati. Emotional and Stunner!
- Costume Designers added more beauty to the central characters of the film. They deserve a big round of applause.
- The dialogues were well-scripted and sounded well in many places.
- The climax was the best part of the film, which stands still in the heart.
Blurb: If errors are debugged, Padmaavat is the real goddess!!!
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