First Reactions to the Most Awaited ‘Padmaavat’ Are Out

Most of them confirm that the film in fact upholds the ‘honour’ of the Rajput community.

As fringe groups continue to oppose the release of Padmaavat and go on a rampage in different parts of the country, terrorising cinema owners into submission and indecision about screening the film, here are some reactions from those who managed to view the film at a select screening, ahead of the 25 January release.

Almost all of them confirm that the film in fact upholds the ‘honour’ of the Rajput community. Give up already, Karni Sena!

Padmaavat is a non-stop, breathless celebration of 14th Cent Rajput tradition. Anybody protesting on that count will feel very foolish after watching it. And it’s no history or sociology, but pure Sanjay Leela Bhansali

— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) January 21, 2018

Saw Padmaavat. The film is visually stunning & has great performances. It is more about Khilji, his sexuality & his obsessions. Celebrates the moral courage and strength of character of Rajputs. Karni sena should be proud of the movie :)

— Vasudha Venugopal (@vasudha_ET) January 22, 2018

Just watched #Padmaavat at a select screening. I am not aware of any movie which is more laudatory to the Rajputs

— avijit ghosh (@cinemawaleghosh) January 22, 2018

Watched #Padmaavat at a screening. Not qualified to debate over the debate, but as cinema,it’s riveting storytelling and visual delight. @shahidkapoor is understated good, @deepikapadukone’s eyes speak. @RanveerOfficial OWNS the film. And @jimSarbh is a surprise bundle of acting!

— Sonal Kalra (@sonalkalra) January 21, 2018

Today watched #Padmaavat. Wonderful film, no scene of any type which is objectionable. Rather Rajput Community is glorified. @deepikapadukone @RanveerOfficial @shahidkapoor and @aditiraohydari ने किरदारों को जीवंत कर दिया। pic.twitter.com/YaJ20ObKTQ

— Anant Vijay (@anantvijay) January 21, 2018

Rani Padmavati and Khalji is not in a single frame in #Padmaavat. Failed to understand the basis of objection and controversy. @deepikapadukone is very graceful in the film pic.twitter.com/IHlCbzMOZO

— Anant Vijay (@anantvijay) January 21, 2018

The violence and protests against #padmavat is so saddening especially after having watched before its release and more so after all the changes that #SanjayLeelaBhansali has done. I would call #Padmaavat the real #beautywithbrain. Hope good sense prevails!

— Namita Joshi (@iamNamitaJoshi) January 21, 2018

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