PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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38.

Which actor played the role of Rani Padmavati in the film "Padmavat"

A: Priyanka Chopra
B: Sonam Kapoor
C: Deepika Padukone
D: Katrina Kaif

The answer is: C

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Explanation

Answer: C - Deepika Padukone

Explanation:

Deepika Padukone played the role of Rani Padmavati in the film Padmaavat (2018), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.


Key facts about the film:

  • Film name : Padmaavat
  • Director : Sanjay Leela Bhansali
  • Release year : 2018
  • Rani Padmavati : Deepika Padukone
  • Alauddin Khilji : Ranveer Singh
  • Maharawal Ratan Singh : Shahid Kapoor
  • Based on : Epic poem Padmavat by Malik Muhammad Jayasi (1540)
  • Language : Hindi

 

Controversy surrounding the film:

  • Faced massive protests from Rajput community organisations, particularly Karni Sena, who objected to alleged distortion of historical facts
  • Was banned in several states before Supreme Court intervened
  • Original title was Padmavati - changed to Padmaavat before release
  • Released in 3D and IMAX formats

 

Historical context:

  • Rani Padmavati was the queen of Chittor (Rajputana)
  • Alauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate allegedly attacked Chittor to capture her
  • She is said to have performed Jauhar (self-immolation) to protect her honour
  • Historians debate whether Padmavati was a real historical figure or purely literary