Padmaavat: Deepika Padukone's Padmavati movie in BAN shock – despite appeal

The hugely controversial movie, formerly named Padmavati, has found big box office success in India despite a string of protests that have occasionally turned violent. However Malaysian censors at the LPF ruled against the movie, reconfirming their stance earlier this week after an appeal. The chairman said the film “touches on the sensitivities of Islam” […]

Padmaavat: Deepika Padukone speaks out on controversial movie’s name change from Padmavati

Padukone, who will be familiar with Western audiences for her role in last year’s xXx: Return of Xander Cage, stars in the new film; which has sparked fierce protests – and last year a politician even put a bounty on her head. Hardline Hindus took severe issue with the film, with reports suggesting cinemas have […]

Padmavati: Deepika Padukone SPEAKS OUT after politician offers £1million for her beheading

The Bollywood superstar – recognisable to Western audiences as a star of xXx: Return of Xander Cage – has vowed to “never feel scared”. She plays the queen Padmini in the movie Padmavati, which is set in the 14th century and features a love scene between her and a Muslim invader. Right-wing groups have claimed […]

xXx star Deepika Padukone ‘DISTURBED’ by harrowing scenes in new movie Padmavati

According to a report in Indian newspaper Deccan Chronicle, the star – who plays the titular legendary 13th-14th century Indian queen – was “disturbed” by harrowing scenes in which she ends her own life. In the legend, Rani Padmini, also known as Padmavati, and her companions committed johar. Padukone has been open about her own […]