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Padmaavat : A story of Valor, Respect & Sacrifice

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                                        Bhansali's story telling skills have always fascinated me. His previous movies like Bajirao Mastani (2015), Ram-Leela (2013), Devdas (2002), etc have all been a treat for movie watchers. The ultimate skill of blending amazing stories with a beautiful direction is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's forte.                         Padmaavat which was known as Padmavati has already been into controversy because of its depiction of the Rajput queen- Rani Padmavati and the insanely obsessed king - Sultan Alauddin Khilji. This story is of 1303 AD medieval India when Maharaja Maharawal Ratan Singh was ruling the fort of Chitrakuta (modern Chittorgarh). Rani Padmavati is the second wife or "choti Rani" of  Maharawal Ratan Singh.Sultan Alauddin Khilji is basically a monster who wants everything that he desires be it position, wealth etc. So the entire story how Alauddin Khilji executes his vicious plans of capturing Rani Padmavati in which he is

Top 5 Hits of 2017

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Finally 2017 has come to an end with some of the best and worst movies ever witnessed by mankind. So here is my list of the HITS Of 2017. I have not seen all the movies this year so your opinions may differ from mine.This list is entirely based on my perception about viewing cinema. Warning : Possible spoilers ahead. TOP 5 HITS Of 2017          1)  LOGAN             Who would have expected a comic book fiction film to be so good. With the end of Hugh Jackman's reign as Logan/Wolverine, this was one the best movies according to me as it had everything. The emotions were subtle and it touched my heart. The story line was perfect and right on point. The actors have done a good job be it Dafne Keen (X-23) or Patrick Stewart (professor X). With an IMDb rating of 8.1 this feels like one worthy final chapter for Logan which ends on a proper note without any loose strings. 2) DUNKIRK          A movie list without Christopher   Nolan's  masterpiece is just impossible. This movi