Bajirao Mastani

Plot synopsis:
In the early 18th century, the court of Maratha King, Chhattrapati Shahu (Mahesh Manjrekar) needs a new Peshwa, the equivalent of a modern-day prime minister. In spite of Shripad Rao's (Aditya Pancholi) self-nomination as the Pant Pratinidhi, Ambaji Pant (Milind Soman) chooses to nominate a young Bajirao (Ranveer Singh). To test his spiritual wisdom and knowledge of weaponry, Shripad challenges Bajirao to split a peacock feather with an arrow. Bajirao succeeds and is given the title of Shrimant Peshwa. Ten years later, his wife Kashibai (Priyanka Chopra) is visited by her widowed friend Bhanu (Snehlata Girish Vasaikar), whose husband was accused of spying and hence was ordered to be executed by Bajirao. She bitterly forebodes that just like she longs for her husband, Kashi, too, will yearn for Bajirao.
While traveling to Sironja, an emissary from Bundelkhand infiltrates Bajirao's tent and demands his help in fighting invaders. She reveals herself to be Mastani (Deepika Padukone), the daughter of the Hindu Rajput King, Chhatrasal (Benjamin Gilani) and his Persian Muslim consort, 'Ruhani Bai'. Impressed by her skills as a warrior, Bajirao assists her with his army and defeats the invaders. Chhatrasal is overjoyed and insists that Bajirao spend Holi with them. Mastani and Bajirao develop feelings for each other and he gifts her his dagger, which is a symbol of marriage among the Bundelkhand Rajputs. He soon departs for Pune, where Kashi greets him with a tour of their newly-built Shaniwar Wada and shows him the Aaina Mahal (hall of mirrors) which allows her to see him from her room.
Determined to pursue her love, Mastani arrives in Pune but is treated harshly by Bajirao's mother Radhabai (Tanvi Azmi) and accommodated in the palace for courtesans. She tolerates this insult and appears to dance before Bajirao on the occasion of Parava. Radhabai scornfully offers her the occupation of a royal dancer, but refuses to accept her as a daughter-in-law. Mastani travels to the King and expresses her desire to be with Bajirao before leaving to wait for him at a ruin across the river. Bajirao crosses the river in the midst of a storm and chides her persistence, reminding her that he is already married and that his court will never respect her if she is with him. She agrees despite his warning and he declares her as his second wife.
Bajirao leaves to confront the Nizam of Deccan (Raza Murad) and although his odds of victory are slim, he returns successful. A pregnant Kashibai witnesses Bajirao embracing Mastani, who is also expecting, in the Aaina Mahal and leaves for her mother's home. She returns months later with her newborn son, who is named Raghunath in joyous celebration. Mastani also gives birth to a son, whom Mastani and Bajirao name Krishna Rao, but when Krishnaji Bhatt, the head Brahmin priest, refuses to conduct the naamkaran (Hindu christening ceremony) and he is deemed illegitimate, Bajirao names him Shamsher Bahadur. A few years later, Kashi and Bajirao's eldest son Balaji Baji Rao (alias Nana Saheb, played by Ayush Tandon) returns from Satara and expresses hatred towards Mastani for disrupting his mother's marriage.
Kashibai is informed of a treacherous plan to murder Mastani and her son during a festival by Shiva Bhatt, another Brahmin priest. Kashibai reluctantly relays this news to Bajirao, who rescues both of them from certain death. Following the murder of Shiva Bhatt by Krishnaji Bhatt, Bajirao is enraged. For Mastani's safety and to grant her a royal abode, Bajirao builds Mastani Mahal for her. Bajirao, however, is broken hearted due to the betrayal of Radhabai and Chiman Appa, when Pant informs him that he must defeat Nasir, the vengeful son of the Nizam. Bajirao proclaims that even if he loves Mastani, his life and allegiance is always to his cause, so he decides to enter the battlefield. Here, before leaving for the battlefield, Bajirao meets Kashi, as tradition held the wife sending off the husband into battle, who reveals to him that he has broken her heart and compares their love with that of Krishna and Rukmini. She, heart broken, orders him never to enter her chamber again; which Bajirao accepts teary eyed and leaves.
After Bajirao leaves for battle, Radhabai and Nana Saheb imprison Mastani and Shamsher Bahadur.
After Bajirao receives news of this treachery, he single-handedly defeats Nasir's army in his rage, but later collapses from his injuries. At his deathbed, Kashi pleads with Radhabai to release Mastani so that Bajirao can recover, but her attempt is futile as Balaji Baji Rao burns the letter and refuses to release Mastani. Bajirao, delirious due to his sickness, dies from the trauma of his hallucinations, just as Mastani passes away in captivity. The two fated lovers are shown to be united in death.

Tags: romantic

Review:
Its A Well-Made, Well-Acted Motion-Picture, that holds your attention at most times.'Bajirao Mastani' narrates the story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I of the Maratha Empire (Ranveer Singh) and his second wife Mastani (Deepika Padukone).
Priyanka acting was superb Bajirao Mastani a watch movie.
Ranveer acting was great direction and music was superb Deepika looking beautiful location screen great a must watch a movie for everyone in your life everything is great go watch...
The Story, Overview and Music: Sanjay Leela Bhansali is back with his 12 years old dream he nurtured like a baby titled as 'Bajirao Mastani', which is Bollywood's magnum opus and a reply to Tollywood's Bahubaali.
Deepika is marvelous, Priyanka is excellent and ranveer singh is extraordinary.The song Deewani Mastani itself is a paisa vasool for the quality moviegoers.The war scenes are of world class and may remind you of any good war movies.
An epic film that leaves you wanting for more.Realism as a word and theme remains obsolete in the exquisitely crafted world of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's fantasies.Visuals are elephantine.his characteristic style narrates his version of the story in a Mughal-e-azamesque scale of grandiosity, replete with breathtakingly beautiful sets (by Bhansali, Sujit Sriram and Saloni) elaborate and well thought of costumes and accessories (by Anju Modi) and dreamy cinematography.
Deepika Padukone,Ranveer Singh and PC are going to win a lot of awards this season.Bhansali's direction is crisp and boy ,those sets were awesome.Your eyes will be glued to the screen till the movie ends and you will wish that movie never ends.Such beauty!!!
This is a wondrous saga...very much needed to revive the image created by "Ram Leela" which to me was an epic fail for all; writer, director and actors.....While booking the tickets, I thought there is much similarity between the "Ram Leela" and "Bajirao Mastani"...the lead characters, the historical plots and even the names of movies...Ram-Bajirao-Ranveer and Leela-Mastani-Deepika....
and hence, I went with the outlook of this one being an epic fail as well...but it turned out to be completely opposite....Sanjay Leela Bansali has, i would say, re-earned his name by working with same actors to create a marvel.....an epic love story after Devdas..I would like to adorn Bajirao Mastani with all the adjectives possible...
perfect plot, perfect casting, impeccable direction, splendid screenplay with awesome dialogs awesomely delivered, super graphics and super duper acting by Ranveer, Deepika and Priyanka....Being a fan of romantic movies, I am left with another love story to savor...this is going to be on my favorite list from now on....And of course, I love you Deepika......
Belonging to such a strong and non-entertaining genre , it did entertained us and I will highly recommend you to watch this .Some may have rated it down (Fan wars or something) but believe me , it will show a spike and gradually may end up around 8 or something .Deserves your bucks and after watching it , you will for sure oblige Bhansali Sir to the magic he brought back that was missing from Bollywood for the past few years .Story 9/10 Songs 9/10 Dialogues 10/10 Acting 9/10 Direction 10/10Overall 9/10.
An excellent SLB signature movie with Ranveer, Deepika n Priyanka at their best.
What an amazing movie from SLB once again with beauuuuutiful sets, clothes, music and characters and an amazing story based on true facts, which current Indian cinema is lacking a lot.
Nice costumes, great cinematography and good music, lyrics and direction of the movie.
Ranveer Singh: A; Priyanka Chopra: A; Deepika Padukone: B+; Overall, a great movie to watch.
Another historical tale, a visually authentic one after 'Jodha Akbar'.Top class performances by all actors - Ranveer outclasses as Bajirao with his awesome acting, 10/10 marathi accent and accurate mannerisms.Priyanka is awesomely graceful and exhibits perfectly, insecurities and mixed emotions of Kashibai.Deepika aka Mastani looks breathtakingly beautiful in each frame and gives yet another class act after TamashaWar scenes have been shot well and look authenticCinematography is classic and matches the grandeur of a SLB filmMusic is more marathi folk style.
The film narrates the story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa (Prime Minister) Bajirao I of the Maratha Empire and his second wife Mastani..
Seriously, I was expecting more from Deepika Padukone in Bajirao Mastani since she is one of the eponymous character in this movie and she can be called this generation's female Bollywood superstar no doubt after her brilliant outing in Piku and Tamasha.
The acting of Ranveer Singh as Baji Rao, Deepika Padukone as Mastani and Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai, Bajirao's first wife were exceptional.
The music was melodious with at least three very good songs.What could have made the movie even better were that the war scenes could have been filmed better.
Bajirao Mastani is a good film with fantastic plot, good direction, great supporting cast and tightly edited.
Ranveer Singh has given his best , what i felt.Priyanka Chopra acting will make you think ,make you cry.Deepika Padukone is beautiful in the movie,not so great acted.But The dying scene of Ranveer Singh,you can imagine that how a humane being feel during death.The Deewani song is simply superb.The music is like the blood of the movie and flowing all around the nerves of the scenes.Themovie is bit boring in the first 20 minutes.It started showing charismatic after Deepika is meeting Ranveer.Each and every bit of movie is exceptional.The classical music will take you to a Darbar..
Bajirao Mastani is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra.
The story follows Peshwa Bajirao (Singh), who is already married to Kashi (Chopra) but falls in love with Mastani (Padukone).
As I was watching, it felt a lot like Ram Leela, also directed by Bhansali and starring Singh and Padukone, but it is so much better.Singh, Padukone, and Chopra give such convincing performances throughout the movie.
what an amazing movie 10/10 for cinematography amazing poetry Amazing dialogues Amazing Acting by Ranveer - Mind Blowing Amazing Acting by Priyanka & deepika Amazing Dance Amazing Music Amazing Direction Amazing Everything - Plz go ahead & watch it Bajirao Ballal (Balaji) Bhat (Marathi: श्रीमंत बाजीराव बल्लाळ (बाळाजी) भट) (18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740), also known as Bajirao I, was a noted general who served as the Maratha Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fifth Chhatrapati (Emperor) Chhatrapati Shahu Raje Bhosle of the Maratha Empire from 1720 until Bajirao's death.[3] He is also known as Thorale (Marathi for Elder) Bajirao.
Bajirao Mastani is an epic love saga of a warrior.It is opulent and can compete with Hollywood movies with it's grand sets and attention to detail.
The comparison to Hollywood films doesn't stop with the richness of the sets or the dresses but continues with the storytelling.SLB has done an amazing job as the captain of the ship.His movies usually tend to for the lack of a better word bore you in the middle however bajirao is an exception.There is never a dull moment.It is a beautiful poetry in motion which will captivate any cine lovers.SLB has been able to extract the best out of all the cast members.He struck gold with Ranveer.
Bajirao Mastani (2015) Review: Here comes Sanjay Leela Bhansali (a.k.a SLB shortly) with a historical romantic drama that is visually enchanting, musically outstanding and has art works that boasts grandeur, dialogues that speaks authenticity, artists who are competing each other in acting excellence what not frames that is etched or what to say hand crafted by SLB.
Historical drama movies can easily get connected with the viewers because of its pre known facts about the events and personalities, the excitement to watch those characters on screen rise the curiosity among the viewers, if any director planning to make a movie with much vibrant colors, extravagant sets and wonderful music, dance then obviously the storyline with historical touch would be the good selection, Sanjay Leela Bhansali well known for his colorful movie presentation and lavish sets is back again with his typical film making style, ''Bajirao Mastani'' is the mirror held to this 'art' director's work."Bajirao Mastani'' narrates the story of a Maratha warrior and covers his act of valor and bravery in a soon start and focuses much on Bajirao and Mastani's relationship and the remaining plot revolves around the further building situations, Ranveer Singh with his carrier defining performance bewitches the viewers and gave a try in getting into a new form from his typical image, but he never missed in enchanting his typical charm in even such historical role, Deepika looks amazing and gave her wonderful act as Mastani, she provides full justice to her role, whether it might be in showing off soft side and affectionate part of the role or getting into the rhythm of actions and fights, she has given her best, Priyanka seems much convincing as Kashibhai, as it was much challenging and quite tricky role, she is to be appreciated for her tremendous acting.Mr. Director Bhasali with his grandeur story narration bought another beautiful work on screen, every frame is a piece of art and a grand viewing treat to the audience, it might be the scene of showing Peshwa's glory in wars or presenting the emotions through dance and music he does it wonderfully, importance were given to each and every peculiar aspects in the frame, music are very good and syncs so perfectly with every frames, cinematography by Sudeep Chatterji is marvelous, dialogues and the character presentation on screen are honorable points of this colorful art..
Bajirao Mastani (2015)Bajirao Mastani Directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali stars in the lead Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in the lead.The movie was a dream project by Bhansali and have been delayed for several years and with several reasons The story was made keeping in mind Salman & Aishwarya in the lead but got never implemented.This is one of the finest and the most ambitious movie by Bhansali.
The second half would be a little bored but you can suffice with great acting skills of Ranveer.Forget other bollywood clichéd movies and see a real piece of cinema where we can feel proud to our Industry and make them proud by praising it.
Amazing music, brilliant camera work, beautiful art direction and costumes are the main attractions.Everything gorgeous, dramatic heartfelt, poetic real...An epic film that leaves you wanting for more in second half...Large parts of the first half of Bajirao Mastani appear to serve only one purpose, setting the stage for a explosive second half.
All the music was awesome especially "Deewani Mastani" and "Mohe Rang Do Laal", and Priyanka nailed her role as Kashibai while Deepika as Mastani was satisfactory, although Deepika's dance was really good, made me remind of Devdas, which was also directed by Bhansali.
Well I chose this movie over Dilwale cause I found it sensible to watch a beautiful love story(Or so I thought) over senseless Rohit Shetty's hoopla(Which I am pretty sure of).But I was also a little pessimist as this was a Bhansali movie and my last hook up with Bhansali's Sawariya was a very bitter experience.So keeping that thought aside I went ahead to watch this movie.Well visually it is brilliant.No comments on it.But the emotion between Bajirao and Mastani was not bang on.I never felt they loved each other to the end of the world,and this was the biggest let down.Bhansali failed to get the basic essence right-LOVE.It never struck a chord.Priyanka on the other hand was much more effective and I could feel the emotions attached with her rather than Bajirao and Mastani.Well it is not a bad movie whatsoever, neither it is a good one.But surely I don't regret choosing it over Dilwalae.Well however the climax was really funny.I don't know what Bhansali was trying to portray,it was senseless by the way.Well I think at least it has reaffirmed my belief of not watching any Bhansali movie henceforth..
I had gone to watch the movie with high expectations as I am a fan of Sanjay Leela BhansalI and had loved all of his previous works, except Sawwariya.
I will give kudos for his trying to do his best but I really thing Hrithik Roshan would have been a much better casting for the role of Bajirao.The movie is a must watch on the big screen especially if you like period dramas and a fan of SLB's style of movies.
Mind blowing film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with alluring sets,locations, music, dialog's, acting, Screenplay, intense love , beautiful love story...all of it it is magnificent.
Every cast give 100%...specially #Ranveer's as warrior his body, actions attitude #Priyanka's expressions of love, jealousy...anger & #Deepika's beauty & chemistry between all three of them is amazing...all capture's heart of a viewer and their acting will we remembered until the end of their careers.The music is pure and quite amazing.
Complete gratification to the expectations.A perfect treat for classical-musical-epic-movie lovers from the Indian Shakespeare Sanjay Leela Bhansali.What impressed:Dialogues: Prakash Kapadia way to go!!
Very skilfully and beautifully she has shown the positives and negatives in one character.Anju Modi has loaded Ranveer Deepika and Priyanka with the most extraordinary costumes.Mr. Bhansali handles Bajirao's arrogance, Mastani's obsession for Bajirao and Kashi's dignity most sympathetically.
Deepika looks awesomely beautiful, Priyanka has shown that she deserves to be rated as the all time great actresses of Bollywood and Ranveer has won everyone's heart.
A film which deserves to be seen only on the big screen because of the spectacular sets, the breathtaking cinematography, beautiful colorful costumes, sheer grandeur exhibited and the fantastic performances from the lead actors.
To sum it all up- BM is a labor of love...everyone has put in their heart and soul in this film which is evident while you see it...Go and watch on the big screen and experience one of the best movies of this year!
Music, songs, costumes, background score and performances are just right with perfection at each step.At some points I found drama over-powering reality but that goes in the course of moving instances one after the other.Performance wise all are good Deepika, Ranveer, Priyanka and Tanvi but what caught my eyes was Priyanka's screen presence and power-packed acting in handful of scenes.She deeply depicted the plight of a loyal wife who suddenly needs to deal with her husband's infidelity in the name of adjustment to make it part and parcel of her life.Deepika was great as an ardent lover and a strong warrior women.Ranveer got the most to do with his one of the best performances portraying an honest army lead who is supposed to be strong at heart but still a person dealing with his love, responsibility and conventional religious beliefs of the time.At 2nd half movie looks to be stretched a bit and could be edited to maintain the pace .Overall, a must watch for all cinema lovers..
Take the premise of two women longing for love of their man (I agree this is a pretty common theme), the ethereal dialogues, the widowed mother who seems to be a thorn in B and M's love saga, the choreographed duet song-dance spectacle with Mastani and Kashibai, the eventual fall into intoxication of Bajirao (there's even a scene with him in water very much like Devdas towards the end), war strategy inspired by Jodhaa Akbar, the mirror hall song reminds me of maar dala and kaahe ched, etc.
Having watched the movie and then reading a quick blurb of the history of these star-crossed lovers it turns out that they were real people and Bajirao really did love Mastani and built a palace for her(like Shahjahan for Mumtaaz) and he really did come at loggerheads with the people of his own faith.
This film is absolutely brilliant - in terms of performances,cinematography,sets and depiction of story.Ranveer Singh has proved again that he is an intense actor in the way he walks the talk of being Bajirao!
I love this film and the reception of the film is open for debate but remember a beautiful gem is only found once and Sanjay Leela-Bhansali will only make a few films in his life and Bajirao Mastani is that silver lining, not only for him but for Bollywood.
I really wanted to like this movie since I liked Bhansali's other work, but the sets and Priyanka are the only good things about Bajirao Mastani.I couldn't help comparing Bajirao Mastani to Devdas which is also opulent, also features a love triangle, and also has a tragic ending.
Bajirao Mastani is must watch movie especially in theaters to have that feel of Bhansali's spectacular screenplay .
Also, they barely age even though the story takes place over 15 years or something?Nevertheless, Bajirao Mastani is a beautiful and touching movie, and I recommend people to watch it..
The music is amazing too.Efforts put in to this movie can be clearly seen.Hats off to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for creating this epic film.
Bajirao Mastani is a 2015 Indian epic historical romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who also composed the music of the film.Ranveer Singh as Bajirao was brilliant.He is a good actor and he should choose more roles like this.Deepika was good but I liked Priyanka's acting more.As expected from a Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie,Costumes, sets and cinematography were magnificent.
The DVD of Bajirao Mastani released last week and we watched it last night expecting to be in for a treat after all the awards this film has garnered.45 minutes into the movie and I was wondering what all the hype was about!The story is weak and picks up only after the interval.
Both Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh sizzled in Bhansali's Ram Leela but there was nothing exceptional about their acting in Bajirao Mastani.
Bajirao Mastani is the best ever movie in 2015.
Everything about this movie is Epic – the settings, visuals, screenplay, music, choreography, dialogs, acting, story and the direction!