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==Critical reception== ==Critical reception==
] of '']'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, and said, "Bajirao Mastani is a cinematic gem…Tremendous performances, deft direction, power-packed screenwriting and dialogue, melodious soundtrack and of course, the lavish mounting -- this film has it all."<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Bajirao Mastani Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/526719|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> ] rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, saying, " soaring and searing and visually sumptuous", and also praised the director, performances of the actors, and storyline.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chopra|first=Anupama|title=Bajirao Mastani - Movie Review - Anupama Chopra|url=https://filmcompanion.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-film-companion/|work=''Film Companion''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Surabhi Redkar of '']'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, and wrote the film is "full of chemistry that is so pure that it is heart-warming to experience it. Watch for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s artistic vision and...Ranveer’s career-best act."<ref>{{cite web|last=Redkar|first=Surabhi|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/bajirao-mastani-review/|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> Ananya Bhattacharya of '']'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, and said, “Bajirao Mastani is an experience. Bhansali remains the master love-storyteller.” She praised the storyline, music, production design, and cinematography of the film.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bhattacharya|first=Ananya|title=Bajirao Mastani review: Ranveer, Deepika, Priyanka shine in this epic love story|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bajirao-mastani-review-ranveer-singh-deepika-padukone-priyanka-chopra-shine-in-this-epic-love-story-movie-review/1/550118.html|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Srijana Mitra Das of '']'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising the cinematography, direction, and performances, and wrote, “Bajirao Mastani resembles '']'' with teeth that bite, '']'' with shades of philosophical grey. It rediscovers roots to ] pride - and bravely confronts one of ]'s most crucial questions now.”<ref>{{cite web|last=Das|first=Srijana Mitra|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Bajirao-Mastani/movie-review/50230402.cms|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Veteran Indian film critic ] gave the film 5 out of 5 stars, praising the direction, action sequences, and performances, found it "gloriously epic", and concluded, “Bajirao Mastani is a masterpiece important lessons on love and life...By far the best film of 2015.”<ref>{{cite web|last=Jha|first=Subhash K|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2015/12/bajirao-mastani-review/4148964.html|publisher=''SKJ Bollywood News''|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Jha|first=Subhash K|title=Bajirao Mastani review: This gloriously epic Priyanka, Deepika and Ranveer-starrer is the best film of 2015|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bajirao-mastani-review-this-is-the-best-film-of-2015-2550464.html|publisher='']''|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> ] gave the film five stars out of five calling it a "masterpiece", and compared it favorably with '']''..<ref>{{cite web|title=Bajirao Mastani Review: K Asif Would’ve Smiled!|url=http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2015/12/bajirao-mastani-review/4148964.html|author=Jha, Subhash K|publisher=SKJBolltwoodNews|date=18 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Jha|first=Subhash K|title=Bajirao Mastani review: This gloriously epic Priyanka, Deepika and Ranveer-starrer is the best film of 2015|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bajirao-mastani-review-this-is-the-best-film-of-2015-2550464.html|publisher='']''|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> ] gave four stars out of five, terming it "soaring, searing and visually sumptuous", and wrote "Bajirao Mastani plays out a like an operatic, swooning, feverish love poem." She praised the performances by the lead actors and wrote" Ranveer Singh isn’t instantly convincing but slowly, he makes you believe. It’s a complex role that combines towering strength with aching vulnerability and helplessness. Priyanka Chopra might have fewer scenes but she creates maximum impact. And Deepika Padukone is riveting."<ref>{{cite web|last=Chopra|first=Anupama|title=Bajirao Mastani - Movie Review - Anupama Chopra|url=https://filmcompanion.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-film-companion/|work=''Film Companion''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> '']'' also gave four stars out of five, pointing out its "outstanding" cinematography and wrote "Every visual resembles a grand painting - courts with shadows and chandeliers, courtiers with tilaks and teers, chambers gleaming with mirrors, skies blushing with passion."<ref>{{cite web|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Bajirao-Mastani/movie-review/50230402.cms|author=Das, Srijana Mitra|work=The Times of India|date=18 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref> ] from ] gave four stars out of five, describing it as "a cinematic gem" and wrote that "fascinating characters and inspirational sub-plots advances into a stunning culmination." He praised the performances, writing "Ranveer Singh is stupendous and clearly in top form. The effortlessness with which he gets into the skin of the character is noteworthy. Deepika is enchanting as Mastani and displays the strength as an actor in several pertinent episodes. Priyanka Chopra's portrayal of Kashibai deserves brownie points."<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Bajirao Mastani Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/526719|publisher=]|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref>


Reviewing for '']'', Sarita A. Tanwar gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, and wrote, “Opulent drama for unrequited love is spot-on! Bajirao Mastani is a treat for the heart...The visuals and the performances are brilliant.”<ref>{{cite web|last=Tanwar|first=Sarita A|title='Bajirao Mastani' review: Opulent drama of unrequited love is spot on!|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-bajirao-mastani-review-opulent-drama-of-unrequited-love-is-spot-on-2157193|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> On the contrary, Shubhra Gupta of '']'' gave the film a negative review, saying, “Bajirao Mastani had the potential to be a terrific historical...What it ends up being is a costume drama: too many costumes, too much revved-up, empty drama, and too little plot.”<ref>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Subhhra|title=Bajirao Mastani review: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh’s movie ends up being a costume drama|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-deepika-padukone-ranveer-singh-one-and-half-stars/|publisher='']''|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Preeti Kulkarni of ''BollywoodLife.com'' gave the film a 4 out of 5 stars, and primarily lauded the performances of the lead actors, saying, "Ranveer Singh career-best performance, Deepika Padukone shines...and Priyanka Chopra delivers." She also praised the direction and cinematography, calling the film "cinematic brilliance".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kulkarni|first=Preeti|title=Bajirao Mastani movie review|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-ranveer-singhs-career-best-performance-deepika-padukone-shines-as-mastani-and-priyanka-chopra-delivers-as-kashibai/|publisher=''BollywoodLife.com''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> Kusumita Das of '']'' gave the film a mixed review, praising the performances, especially Singh’s, and the direction, but also criticizing the film for the editing and screenplay at times. Ultimately, she gave the film 3 out of 5 stars. Reviewing for the '']'', Arjun Varma rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising the performances and the chemistry between Singh's and Padukone's characters.<ref>{{cite web|last=Varma|first=Arjan|title=Bajirao Mastani review: Watch it for Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's crackling chemistry|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218113040/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/bajirao-mastani-review-watch-it-ranveer-singh-deepika-padukones-crackling-chemistry-1533967|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> ] also gave four stars out of five and noted "An outright outshining piece of art made unblemished, sprinkled with sincerity and discipline of acting—this love folklore will restore the drama lovers, back in their ‘expectation’ block."<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Bajirao Mastani’ movie review: Avant-garde folklore, gleaming through Ranveer's eyes and Deepika's sweat!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-poise-panache-and-precision-ranveer-deepika-priyanka-own-silver-screen_1835926.html|author=Sharma, Drishti|publisher=Zee News|date=18 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref> Shubha Shetty-Saha of '']'' gave three and a half out of five stars, and wrote "Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his characteristic style narrates his version of the story in a Mughal-e-azamesque scale of grandiosity, replete with breathtakingly beautiful sets, elaborate and well thought of costumes and accessoriesand dreamy cinematography" which transports the viewers to an "unique and stunningly beautiful world."<ref>{{cite web|title='Bajirao Mastani' - Movie Review|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bajirao-mastani---movie-review/16784184|author=Shetty-Saha, Shubha|work=Mid Day|18 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref> Ananya Bhattacharya of '']'' also rated the film three and a half out of five stars, calling it "an experience", and Bhansali "a master love-storyteller." She praised the performance "Ranveer, Deepika, Priyanka shine while Tanvi Azmi plays the intimidating matriarch with elan." However, she thought the editing "could have been much crisper."<ref>{{cite web|last=Bhattacharya|first=Ananya|title=Bajirao Mastani review: Ranveer, Deepika, Priyanka shine in this epic love story|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bajirao-mastani-review-deepika-ranveer-priyankas-grand-love-story-bajirao-mastani-movie-review/1/550118.html|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> ] gave three and a half out of five stars praising the Bhansali's direction and score, and wrote "When it comes to direction. Bajirao Mastani is a sheer cinematic brilliance. Bhansali’s clear vision of making it an epic romance finally sees light of the day after years of waiting. Costumes, sets and Sudeep Chaterjee’s cinematography all confluence into a magnificent presentation." She additionally praised the performances, chemistry between the three lead actors calling it "breathtaking", and the cinematography.<ref>{{cite web|last=Redkar|first=Surabhi|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/bajirao-mastani-review/|publisher=]|date=18 December 2015|accessdate=18 December 2015}}</ref> Writing for ], Saibal Chatterjee gave the film three and a half out of five stars, and said "There isn't a dull moment in this colourful and dramatic film that embraces excess with unabashed abandon."<ref>{{cite web|last=Chatterjee|first=Saibal|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-1213|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref>


Conversely, Sweta Kaushal of '']'' gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, and wrote, “If you appreciate Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s opulence and grandeur, this won’t disappoint. It can be a good one-time watch…if not anything else.” She criticized the pacing and storyline, calling the film “overindulgent” and “a tiring affair”, although she did praise the performances, particularly Padukone’s.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaushal|first=Sweta|title=Bajirao Mastani review: Deepika overpowers Ranveer and Priyanka|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/bajirao-mastani-review-deepika-padukone-shines-in-this-over-indulgent-period-saga/story-QzBfXKNdnZf2qlnr1CNkyK.html|publisher='']''|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Manjari Saxena of '']'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, saying that the film "is not much more than a visual spectacle...it seems confused whether it should be a romance or historic film", and also criticized its pacing. However, he did praise the performances and action sequences.<ref>{{cite web|last=Saxena|first=Manjari|title=Film review: Bajirao Mastani|url=http://gulfnews.com/leisure/movies/reviews/film-review-bajirao-mastani-1.1639444|publisher='']''|date=17 October 2015|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> On the other hand, Namrata Joshi of '']'' called the film a “historical leap”, and praised the storyline, dialogue, production design, and performances.<ref>{{cite web|last=Joshi|first=Namrata|title=Bajirao Mastani: A historical leap|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bajirao-mastani-a-historical-leap/article8004323.ece|publisher='']''|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Writing for '']'', Saibal Chatterjee gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, and said, “There isn't a dull moment in this colourful and dramatic film that embraces excess with unabashed abandon."<ref>{{cite web|last=Chatterjee|first=Saibal|title=Bajirao Mastani Movie Review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-1213|publisher='']''|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> Giving a rating of three stars out of five ] described the film as "artistic but exhausting" and was critical of the film's length. However, he praised the cinematography, production desigh and performances, particularly Chopra's. He wrote "the film benefits from a nice touch of playfulness and humor in Priyanka Chopra’s Kashibai. Chopra brings grace to the character, and practically steals the film".<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Period|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/grace-period/|author=Masand, Rajeev|publisher=RajeevMasand.com|date=8 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref> On the other hand, Namrata Joshi of '']'' called the film a “historical leap”, and wrote "Sanjay Leela Bhansali returns with another visual spectacle that wilfully takes liberties with the past that it depicts. But it does manage to engage even as it exhausts."<ref>{{cite web|last=Joshi|first=Namrata|title=Bajirao Mastani: A historical leap|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bajirao-mastani-a-historical-leap/article8004323.ece|publisher='']''|date=19 December 2015|accessdate=19 December 2015}}</ref> Conversely, Raja Sen of ] was unimpressed with the film, rating it two out of five stars. However, he praised performances by Chopra and Singh describing as "terrific". He was critical of Padukone's performance writing that "Padukone look giddily entranced, there are times when she appears completely lost she's entirely eaten up by Priyanka Chopra, who, while not in the title, owns Bajirao Mastani."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Priyanka, Ranveer are terrific in Bajirao Mastani|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-priyanka-ranveer-are-terrific-in-bajirao-mastani/20151218.htm|author=Sen, Raja|publisher=]|date=8 December 2015|accessdate=20 December 2015}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of '']'' was also disappointed with the film, writing that "Bajirao Mastani’ had the potential to be a terrific historical. You want to be transported. What it ends up being is a costume drama : too many costumes, too much revved-up, empty drama, and too little plot."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Subhhra|title=Bajirao Mastani review: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh’s movie ends up being a costume drama|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bajirao-mastani-movie-review-deepika-padukone-ranveer-singh-one-and-half-stars/|publisher='']''|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref>


==Music== ==Music==

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2015 Indian film
Bajirao Mastani
Theatrical poster
Directed bySanjay Leela Bhansali
Produced bySanjay Leela Bhansali
Starring
CinematographySudeep Chatterjee
Edited byRajesh G. Pandey
Music by
  • Sanchit Balhara
  • Songs:
  • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
  • (with assistance by Shreyas Puranik)
Production
company		SLB Films
Distributed byEros International
Release date
  • 18 December 2015 (2015-12-18)
Running time158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest. ₹28.80 crore (US$3.4 million)

Bajirao Mastani is an Indian historical romance film produced and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film narrates the story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa (Prime Minister) Bajirao I of the Maratha Empire and his second wife Mastani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, and Deepika Padukone.

The film, based on the Marathi novel "Rau" by N.S. Inamdar, was released on 18 December 2015.

Cast

Production

Casting

The film was first announced in 2003. Sanjay Leela Bhansali initially wanted to cast Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai (his lead pair from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) for the eponymous roles, but could not cast them together after their highly publicised break-up. In July 2003, there were reports that Bhansali had cast Khan and Kareena Kapoor as the lead pair with Rani Mukerji playing Baji Rao's first wife. During his appearance on season 1 of the popular talk show Koffee with Karan, Bhansali stated that he scrapped the casting of Khan and Kapoor after the pair signed other films together as he wanted to be the first director to showcase their pairing. Bhansali shelved Bajirao Mastani and went on to direct Black (2005), Saawariya (2007), Guzaarish (2010), and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013). Throughout these ten years, media speculation continued about the production and casting of Bajirao Mastani. Several actors were rumoured to be linked to the project including Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif.

In July 2014, it was confirmed that Bhansali had revived the project with Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone (the lead pair of Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela) playing the titular roles and Priyanka Chopra playing Bajirao's first wife, Kashibai. Both Singh and Padukone will undergo extensive preparation for their roles. Bhansali has reportedly approached Daksha Sheth to train the pair in Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art. Sheth will also train Padukone in the dance style of Kathak. Classical Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj has also choreographed a Kathak song for Padukone. Singh will be required to learn Marathi, learn horseback riding, and shave his head for the role. In addition, the role of Baji Rao will require Singh to gain weight to build his physique. In preparation for her role of Kashibai, Chopra took a 15-day coaching course and she will also be undergoing language training in a dialect of Marathi spoken during the time of the ascension of the Peshwas.

In September 2014, it was confirmed that Tanvi Azmi was cast for the role of Bajirao's mother. Other actresses reportedly considered for this role were Shabana Azmi, Dimple Kapadia, and Supriya Pathak. Tanvi has gone completely bald for her role. In November 2014, the actresses for the roles of Bajirao's sisters were finalised with Sukhada Khandkekar cast as Anubai and Anuja Gokhale as Bhiubai. Mahesh Manjrekar has been cast to play Maratha Emperor Chhattrapati Shahu in the film. The film's costumes will be designed by Anju Modi. It was announced in January 2015 that actor Vaibhav Tatwawadi was chosen to play Bajirao's younger brother, Chimaji Appa. Sonal Dighe will be acting as Ranveer Singh's secretary.

Filming

Principal photography started on 23 September 2014 with Singh and Chopra. Padukone shot for a crucial scene for two days during the end of December 2014 and resumed shooting in March 2015, after completing work for her other projects. Padukone filming included physically tough scenes such as sword fighting while sporting a 20 kg armour. A major portion of the film will be shot in Mumbai's Film City Studios. For the outdoor sequences, Bhansali has finalised Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Wai of Maharashtra. The Production designers Sujeet Sawant, Sriram Iyengar, Saloni have designed more than 21 sets including Aaina Mahal and Shaniwar wada. Extensive research and designing have been done to construct massive sets. The promo teaser launched recently shows the grandeur and aesthetically stunning visuals of Peshwa Period achieved by the designers.

Marketing

In August 2015, a special graphic web series titled Blazing Bajirao was launched in which the characters of Peshwa Bajirao, Mastani and Kashibai were represented in an animated format. The producers also planned a video game, Blazing Bajirao - The Game, where players can defeat enemies as Peshwa Bajirao.

Pre-release revenue

The film made on a budget of ₹120 crore (US$14 million).The satellite and music rights of the film were sold for ₹50 crore (US$5.9 million) and ₹70 crore (US$8.2 million) respectively.

Release

Bajirao Mastani was released on 18 December 2015 in India. The film will be sharing the 5000+ domestic screens with Dilwale in a 40:60 ratio. In the international markets, Bajirao Mastani is expected to release in over 850+ screens with the largest release in China with over 6000 screens later in its run.

Critical reception

Subhash K. Jha gave the film five stars out of five calling it a "masterpiece", and compared it favorably with Mughal-e-Azam.. Anupama Chopra gave four stars out of five, terming it "soaring, searing and visually sumptuous", and wrote "Bajirao Mastani plays out a like an operatic, swooning, feverish love poem." She praised the performances by the lead actors and wrote" Ranveer Singh isn’t instantly convincing but slowly, he makes you believe. It’s a complex role that combines towering strength with aching vulnerability and helplessness. Priyanka Chopra might have fewer scenes but she creates maximum impact. And Deepika Padukone is riveting." The Times of India also gave four stars out of five, pointing out its "outstanding" cinematography and wrote "Every visual resembles a grand painting - courts with shadows and chandeliers, courtiers with tilaks and teers, chambers gleaming with mirrors, skies blushing with passion." Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama gave four stars out of five, describing it as "a cinematic gem" and wrote that "fascinating characters and inspirational sub-plots advances into a stunning culmination." He praised the performances, writing "Ranveer Singh is stupendous and clearly in top form. The effortlessness with which he gets into the skin of the character is noteworthy. Deepika is enchanting as Mastani and displays the strength as an actor in several pertinent episodes. Priyanka Chopra's portrayal of Kashibai deserves brownie points."

Zee News also gave four stars out of five and noted "An outright outshining piece of art made unblemished, sprinkled with sincerity and discipline of acting—this love folklore will restore the drama lovers, back in their ‘expectation’ block." Shubha Shetty-Saha of Mid Day gave three and a half out of five stars, and wrote "Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his characteristic style narrates his version of the story in a Mughal-e-azamesque scale of grandiosity, replete with breathtakingly beautiful sets, elaborate and well thought of costumes and accessoriesand dreamy cinematography" which transports the viewers to an "unique and stunningly beautiful world." Ananya Bhattacharya of India Today also rated the film three and a half out of five stars, calling it "an experience", and Bhansali "a master love-storyteller." She praised the performance "Ranveer, Deepika, Priyanka shine while Tanvi Azmi plays the intimidating matriarch with elan." However, she thought the editing "could have been much crisper." Koimoi gave three and a half out of five stars praising the Bhansali's direction and score, and wrote "When it comes to direction. Bajirao Mastani is a sheer cinematic brilliance. Bhansali’s clear vision of making it an epic romance finally sees light of the day after years of waiting. Costumes, sets and Sudeep Chaterjee’s cinematography all confluence into a magnificent presentation." She additionally praised the performances, chemistry between the three lead actors calling it "breathtaking", and the cinematography. Writing for NDTV, Saibal Chatterjee gave the film three and a half out of five stars, and said "There isn't a dull moment in this colourful and dramatic film that embraces excess with unabashed abandon."

Giving a rating of three stars out of five Rajeev Masand described the film as "artistic but exhausting" and was critical of the film's length. However, he praised the cinematography, production desigh and performances, particularly Chopra's. He wrote "the film benefits from a nice touch of playfulness and humor in Priyanka Chopra’s Kashibai. Chopra brings grace to the character, and practically steals the film". On the other hand, Namrata Joshi of The Hindu called the film a “historical leap”, and wrote "Sanjay Leela Bhansali returns with another visual spectacle that wilfully takes liberties with the past that it depicts. But it does manage to engage even as it exhausts." Conversely, Raja Sen of Rediff was unimpressed with the film, rating it two out of five stars. However, he praised performances by Chopra and Singh describing as "terrific". He was critical of Padukone's performance writing that "Padukone look giddily entranced, there are times when she appears completely lost she's entirely eaten up by Priyanka Chopra, who, while not in the title, owns Bajirao Mastani." Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express was also disappointed with the film, writing that "Bajirao Mastani’ had the potential to be a terrific historical. You want to be transported. What it ends up being is a costume drama : too many costumes, too much revved-up, empty drama, and too little plot."

Music

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The soundtrack for the film is composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with assistance by Shreyas Puranik. The lyrics are penned by Siddharth–Garima, A. M. Turaz and Prashant Ingole. The music rights are acquired by Eros Music. The film's first song, titled "Gajanana", in the voice of Sukhwinder Singh, was released on Sep 15, 2015. The song was launched at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi Stadium in Pune in the presence of film's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. The second song from the film, titled "Deewani Mastani", and sung by Shreya Ghoshal, was released on October 17, 2015, in a launch event in Delhi. The third song, titled "Pinga", voiced by Ghoshal and Vaishali Made, and picturized on Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, was scheduled to be released in a launch event on November 14, 2015, but it was cancelled due to the November 2015 Paris attacks. It was then officially released online, on ErosNow, on November 15, 2015. The fourth song from the film, titled "Malhari", sung by Vishal Dadlani, and picturized on Singh, was released on November 29, 2015, in a launch event in Bhopal. The song "Albela Sajan" was released on 11 December 2015. The song "Aayat" sung by Arijit Singh was released on 16 December 2015.

The full music album was released on November 24, 2015.

On 15 September, the film's first song "Gajanana" was released as an audio single accompanied by a launch event held at Pune, where students gathered and created a human formation of Lord Ganesha. The song was launched on the festive event of Ganesh Chaturthi as Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted that the promotions should be started by seeking Lord Ganesha's blessings. He also dedicated the song, which was sung by Sukhwinder Singh to Ganesha. A month later after the song's release, another song titled "Deewani Mastani" featuring Deepika Padukone was released at launch events held at Jaipur and New Delhi. The song was screened at Palace's walls.

The soundtrack album was also released in Tamil and Telugu versions.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Deewani Mastani"Siddharth–Garima
(Qawwali lyrics by Nasir Faraaz, Marathi lyrics by Ganesh Chandanshive)		Sanjay Leela BhansaliShreya Ghoshal
(Backing Vocals: Ganesh Chandanshive, Mujtaba Aziz Naza, Shahdab Faridi, Altamush Faridi, Farhan Sabri)		05:40
2."Aayat"A. M. TurazSanjay Leela BhansaliArijit Singh
(Backing Vocals: Mujtaba Aziz Naza, Shahdab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, Farhan Sabri)		04:22
3."Malhari"Prashant IngoleSanjay Leela BhansaliVishal Dadlani04:05
4."Mohe Rang Do Laal"Siddharth–GarimaSanjay Leela BhansaliPandit Birju Maharaj, Shreya Ghoshal03:52
5."Albela Sajan"Siddharth–GarimaSanjay Leela BhansaliShashi Suman, Kunal Pandit, Prithvi Gandharva, Kanika Joshi, Rashi Raagga, Geetikka Manjrekar03:29
6."Ab Tohe Jane Na Doongi"A. M. TurazSanjay Leela BhansaliPayal Dev, Shreyas Puranik03:54
7."Pinga"Siddharth–GarimaSanjay Leela BhansaliShreya Ghoshal, Vaishali Made04:16
8."Aaj Ibaadat"A. M. TurazSanjay Leela BhansaliJaved Bashir
(Backing Vocals: Shadab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, Shashi Suman, Shreyas Puranik)		04:45
9."Fitoori"Prashant IngoleSanjay Leela BhansaliVaishali Made, Ganesh Chandanshive
(Backing Vocals: Aishwarya Bhandari, Geetikka Manjrekar, Kanika Joshi, Mayur Sakhare, Shreyas Puranik, Maneesh Singh, Vivek Naik, Devendra Chitnis)		03:56
10."Gajanana"Prashant Ingole
(Traditional lyrics Sukhakarta Dukhaharta by Samarth Ramdas)		Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shreyas PuranikSukhwinder Singh03:34
Total length:41:53

Box Office

The film collected ₹12.80 crore (US$1.5 million) nett on its opening day which is tenth highest of the year. On its second day the film saw growth in its collection as it collected ₹15.52 crore (US$1.8 million) nett.

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