The Baahubali hitmaker is, however, busy with the blockbuster's sequel.
A look at the guests at the party.
With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.
'For me, love is being happy.' 'It's being free and carefree.'
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
Though PeeCee has invited her Bollywood friends, only Hrithik is likely to attend.
'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'
Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
'It's a very difficult role,' Pooja Bhatt says.
Deepika was reluctant to do the role, but Ranveer persuaded her, and the 000s on the cheque did the rest, reports Subhash K Jha.
The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".
With red carpets a no-go and limited traveling, it's the fresh-faced selfies that are gathering most notice.
The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".
'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'
Rajasthan's royal architecture and striking landscapes are a hot favourite among tourists and film-makers. Its majestic beauty and history has coloured many a movies and their visuals to unforgettable effect.
'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'
'Deepika Padukone has all my support, but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing versus right wing politics.'
'The way they have showed Bajirao dancing in the song Malhari Malhari -- this is not the way to depict history.'
An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Faced with criticism for his apparent threat, Rai said on Tuesday, "Only those who are anti-national and anti-poor will object to the statement. I said PM Modi is the messiah of the poor. Those who raise fingers at the poor and swabhimaani (self-respecting), they are raising it at the prime minister. He destroyed corruption, poverty, black money... What I said is a proverb... I mean that there is no space for such forces in the country."
The application for certification was incomplete, says a source in the CBFC.
Devdas, which premiered at Cannes in 2002, was screened at the film festival once again.
'So the ice melted even before it was frozen.' Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.
'I didn't know exactly how to move from a world of gray back into a world of vibrant colour, but one day I figured out one simple thing I could do: I could stop hiding and re-engage with life.'
Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih that it will be quite a task to replicate the fragile and elaborate costumes.
The Bombay HIgh Court refused to issue stay orders on the film's release.
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022.
'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'
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'I thought my journey had ended even before it began.'
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