Security personnel stand guard outside a theatre after the release of Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2018. Photo: ReutersSecurity personnel stand guard outside a theatre after the release of Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Security personnel stand guard outside a theatre after the release of Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Culture /  Film & TV

After riots and death threats, Bollywood film ‘Padmaavat’ opens to applause

Topic |   Asian cinema: Bollywood
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Updated: 5:49am, 26 Jan, 2018

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Security personnel stand guard outside a theatre after the release of Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2018. Photo: ReutersSecurity personnel stand guard outside a theatre after the release of Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Security personnel stand guard outside a theatre after the release of Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ in New Delhi, India, on January 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters
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