"Padmavat" (film)

"Padmavat" is an Indian historical drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, released in 2018. It narrates the legendary story of Queen Padmavati of Mewar, celebrated for her beauty, bravery, and virtue. The film explores her captivity by the invading Sultan Aladdin Khilji, who becomes obsessed with her beauty, leading to a fierce battle and her ultimate sacrifice to preserve her honor and dignity. Known for its grandeur, elaborate costumes, and intense storytelling, "Padmavat" highlights themes of loyalty, honor, and resistance against tyranny, drawing from Indian history, folklore, and poetic accounts.