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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicSanjay Leela Bhansali

Topic: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Talk Point: If you make a period film, it is important to value sentiments

The movie, I believe, has factual mistakes. They can actively become a part of historical narratives like Jodha Akbar and Mughal-e-azam.

Talk Point: Sacrifice of Padmavati is a virtue that must not be made the subject of entertainment

I firmly believe that the movie Padmavati must be banned. It insults the character of a woman who has been viewed a great example of sacrifice

Talk Point: Even if it portrays Rajputs and Padmavati through a novel gaze, the film should be allowed

If we were to ban films based on concerns of communities, we'd probably never be able to tell the many "truths" that exist simultaneously.

Talk Point: Anger over ‘Padmavati’ has to be placed in context of popular memory & public history

Rani Padmini's sacrifice elevated her to the status of a goddess in popular perceptions. And hence the veneration by all, and not just by her fellow Rajputs.

Talk Point: It’s blasphemy to pan ‘Padmavati’ before knowing what it contains

Let us give Sanjay Leela Bhansali the benefit of doubt on 'Padmavati', and the respect that he deserves, writes actor Shekhar Suman.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.