Rating:
4.0/5
Star
Cast:
Ranveer
Singh,
Deepika
Padukone,
Priyanka
Chopra,
Tanvi
Azmi,
Mahesh
Manjrekar
Director:
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali
Finally,
the
D-day
of
one
of
the
most
anticipated
projects
of
Bollywood,
Bajirao
Mastani
has
arrived.
Director
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali
waited
almost
12
years
to
mount
his
dream
project
'Bajirao
Mastani'
on
the
silver
screen.
For
him,
Bajirao
Mastani
is
what
'Avatar'
was
for
James
Cameron.
This
Ranveer
Singh-Deepika
Padukone-Priyanka
Chopra
starrer
is
a
high-voltage
historical
drama
and
will
surely
renew
your
faith
in
nothing
but
true
love,
and
it
will
surely
hit
you
right
in
the
heart!
Although
Bajirao
Mastani
is
a
historical
love-saga,
it
will
be
presented
to
the
audiences
through
the
director's
creative
point
of
view,
with
not
just
the
facts
&
history,
but
a
lot
more!
So
get
ready
to
find
the
answers
to
the
many
questions
you
have;
What
is
Bajirao
Mastani
all
about?
Is
it
worth
a
watch?
What
is
the
movie's
strength
and
weakness
(if
any)?
Director:
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali
Cast:
Ranveer
Singh,
Deepika
Padukone,
Priyanka
Chopra,
Milind
Soman,
Tanvi
Azmi
Bajirao
Mastani
Plot:
The
movie,
more
than
anything,
is
an
extraordinary
representation
of
the
fact
that
love
is
true
and
beyond
religions.
And
Bajirao
(Ranveer
Singh),
the
intrepid
and
heroic
Peshwa
who
has
battled
hard
to
win
every
war
he
has
fought,
fights
even
harder
to
bring
respect
to
his
beloved
Mastani
(Deepika
Padukone),
who
is
disliked
by
his
wife
Kashibai
(Priyanka
Chopra)
and
other
members
of
the
Peshwa
family.
The
real
drama
starts
when
Bajirao's
own
mother
(Tanvi
Azmi)
conspires
against
Mastani.
At
one
point,
Bajirao
is
even
asked
to
choose
between
his
Kingdom
and
Mastani.
Will
Bajirao
win
his
war
for
Mastani?
For
that,
you
have
to
watch
the
film!
What
each
of
them
sacrifices
for
their
love
and
pride
forms
the
crux
of
the
story.
Performances:
Only
once
in
a
blue
moon
does
every
single
character
of
the
film
(whether
it
be
the
lead
role
or
side
role)
perform
exceptionally
well
and
leave
a
long-lasting
impression
on
our
mind!
Be
it
Ranveer
Singh,
Deepika
Padukone
or
Priyanka
Chopra,
all
have
given
award-winning
performances
and
it
won't
be
wrong
if
we
say,
it's
difficult
to
choose
one
among
them.
Ranveer
&
Deepika
share
screen
space
for
a
large
part
of
the
movie,
while
Priyanka
shares
limited
space.
But
her
character
is
extremely
crucial
and
forms
the
climax
of
the
film.
We
have
no
words
to
describe
the
chemistry
of
Ranveer
Singh
&
Deepika
Padukone.
In
fact,
you
won't
even
feel
that
they
are
portraying
their
respective
characters,
they
actually
live
as
Bajirao
&
Mastani.
It's
so
real,
so
organic!
Bajirao
Mastani
Pros:
*
Bajirao
Mastani
is
a
visual
treat
to
all
the
fans
out
there.
It
is
SLB's
best
looking
film.
Grand
war
scenes?
Check!
Breathtaking
locations?
Check!
Frames
filled
up
with
colours
and
lights?
Check!
*
The
whole
story
goes
along
with
a
number
of
melodious
tracks
with
Marathi
tadka,
which
fits
perfectly
to
the
beginning,
climax
and
ending
of
the
film.
*
The
way
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali
has
executed
the
film
is
worth
giving
a
bow!
His
work
is
totally
an
outstanding
artistry.
*
I
would
really
like
to
appreciate
the
vision
of
the
costume
designer
of
the
film,
Anju
Modi.
All
the
looks
of
the
characters
on
big
screen
will
leave
you
in
awe
and
the
credit
goes
to
the
lady
behind
the
costume
designing!
Bajirao
Mastani
Cons:
*
The
only
demerit,
probably
a
huge
one,
which
we
found
about
the
film
is
that
it
is
from
a
historical
background,
and
that's
why
it
might
fail
to
connect
with
a
large
number
of
the
audiences.
PS:
But,
we
appreciate
Mr
Bhansali
for
presenting
the
history
in
the
most
beautiful
way,
possible!
*
At
times,
you
might
feel
that
'drag'
but
then,
most
of
the
historical
dramas
give
you
that
feel.
Verdict:
From
high-octane
drama
to
the
passionate
romance,
from
grand
war
scenes
to
heart-melting
tracks,
Bajirao
Mastani
has
everything
in
it.
It
is
surely
a
must
watch,
and
it
doesn't
matter
whether
you
are
a
Deepika,
Ranveer
or
Priyanka
fan;
no
two
opinions
about
it!
A
perfect
masterpiece
by
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali.
Not
forgetting
to
mention,
it's
the
kind
of
film
that
you
will
carry
in
your
heart.
We
give
the
movie
3
stars
for
the
film
and
an
extra
half
star
for
the
actors'
mind-blowing
performances.
ALSO
READ:
Click
On
'Show
Photos'
To
Read
Unknown
Interesting
Facts
About
The
Film!
Kareena-Rani
Initially,
Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali
wanted
to
cast
Rani
Mukerji
and
Kareena
Kapoor
as
Kashibai
&
Mastani.
But
later,
Deepika
&
Priyanka
came
on
board
and
the
rest,
as
they
say
is
history!
Bajirao’s
Real
Ghost
Ranveer
had
once
mentioned
in
a
recent
interview,
while
promoting
Bajirao
Mastani
that
he
had
an
encounter
with
the
spirit
of
real
Maratha
warrior,
Peshwa
Bajirao.
Tanvi
Azmi
Went
Bald
For
The
Film
Not
only
Ranveer,
but
actress
Tanvi
Azmi,
who
will
be
seen
playing
the
role
of
Bajirao's
mother,
also
went
bald
to
look
more
promising
in
her
character
on-screen.
Birju
Maharaj
Trained
Deepika
For
The
Film
In
the
film,
there
is
a
special
Kathak
song
for
Deepika
Padukone,
and
for
the
same
Deepika
took
training
from
the
Kathak
dancer,
Pandit
Birju
Maharaj.
Deepika’s
War
Scene
Attire’s
Weight
Apparently,
Deepika
Padukone
had
shot
for
the
war
sequences,
while
sporting
a
nearly
20
Kg
armour.
Isn't
that
amazing?
You
go
girl!
Jewellery
Worth
Rs
3
Crores
For
BM’s
Trio
Yes,
you
read
it
right.
Interestingly,
these
jewellery
and
costumes
were
brought
to
the
sets
of
Bajirao
Mastani
with
special
security,
everyday.
And
to
avoid
any
mishap,
accessories
were
always
transported
to
and
from
the
sets
with
the
special
security
guards.