An extremely beautiful, amazingly directed and exquisitely displayed masterpiece straight out of SLB's heart!!
Just watch this film before reading any of the reviews because you will connect to the epic-saga more than you connect to a review! Just let the executive tear the tickets, grab your 3D glasses and gear up to experience one of the best films of Bollywood!!!
High on point,this is Sanjay's tribute to Rajputs, their values and valour. The film establishes several things on a gleamingly grand fashion. It establishes that all those controversies are just stupid and pointless. It establishes that Sanjay is one of the best filmmakers of Indian Cinema. It establishes that when three incredible performers are combined with gripping situations, Bhansali's signature style extravagant sets backed with strong direction and an excellent script, Bhansali can weave out a story that can just sweep your feet off the floor, blow your minds away and can emerge as an all time classic!! It also establishes the fact that Deepika is the best Bollywood actress!
Coming to technicalities, Bhansali hits it straight out of the boundaries! He never compromises and makes sure each and every single frame has it all-Grandiose, glamour, passion and most importantly that period feel! The costumes oh-my-god! They give you the feel that is exactly needed for such an epic film. The music is just brilliant and SLB makes sure he delivers an award winning album!
Performances- Straight away, this saga completely belongs to Deepika Padukone. She plays her Rani Padmavati to perfection! You never get a thought that it is an actress playing the role of a queen. It is just a queen who values the honor of her family and her dignity on top of anything else - even her own precious life!!
Ranveer is oh-so-perfectly-casted in a role that is crafted just for himself! He surrenders before Sanjay's vision. He plays his Alauddin Khilji to perfection. Whether it is showing off his chiseled torso or screaming with helpless anger, he is completely a director's actor.
Shahid ends up being in the background but he is a hell of an actor when there is enough scope for performance. He brings a delightful coldness and elegance to the Rajput ruler role. The scene where Alauddin has to climb stairs to meet the divine Maharawal Ratan Singh is a highlight! Aditi Rao Hydari excels in a magnificent Mehrunnisa and all the others fit in their respective roles.
The film drags in parts. But that royal walk of Deepika brimming with honor and valor takes away those oh-so-minute flaws! The climax is straight away, the best climax of any Bollywood film lately. Just wait and watch. Deepika will make you roar with pride in that climax. She is the best Bollywood actress and is no more that sweet-cute little heroine!!
The high octane drama and action provide a charm to this visually stunning film. The music and costumes quite set the mood. The performances and the direction make it a must watch
Hats off to Bhansali for once again bringing out a brilliant classic masterpiece! Just exquisitely valorious , pridefully beautiful and a must watch!