'Let Bhansali go to Pakistan to release Padmavati'

'In the name of creativity, Bhansali fudges India's history.''Bajirao was such a great warrior, but he was shown as a lover boy by Bhansali.'   Vijendra Singh Kalyanwat is spokesperson for the......

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Yes, Alauddin Khilji did launch a military encounter for a woman.He had her captured and made her one of his queens.But it was not Rani Padmavati.And this adventure led indirectly to present day......

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

'Duleep Singh was not in a position to give it away because he was only a minor of about 3, 4 years old.' 'The Indian claim of the British having taken the Kohinoor from the Sikhs does not stand......

This hero stops the plunder of India's past

'Imagine how secure are our seaports and airports that 10,000 objects can leave every decade and our custodians are not even aware?' 'This kind of targeted looting when thieves pick and choose the......

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

'I am angry because this ever happened.''I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.''I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.''But it burns my......

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are already aware of the chapters that will be dedicated to them and the sonnets that will be written in their memory.''And yet,......

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.''You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.''You want an emotional connect. You want a......