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Monday, September 8, 2025
TopicSanjay Leela Bhansali

Topic: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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

R. S. Khangarot -
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

Vijay Tiwari -
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

Samarth Mahajan -
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

Manvendra Singh -
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

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

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Krishan Murari -
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Defence

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

Snehesh Alex Philip -
New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

National Interest

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

Shekhar Gupta -
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?

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