Even as the Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for a nationwide release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's PADMAAVAT, the film's chief opponents Shri Rajput Karni Sena said they will appeal against the order before a double-bench of the apex court and seek a total ban on the movie.

In a video message, Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi said: "We will also approach the President (to demand ban on screening of PADMAAVAT) … We shall never allow the movie to be screened."

He observed that while a common man would keep running from pillar to post for months to get a hearing date, in this case, Bhansali's plea was heard within a day of filing of the writ which "raises questions on the Supreme Court's working".

"Few days back, we saw four senior judges of the Supreme Court also raising questions about the top court's working," Gogamedi said, referring to the rift between the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges coming out in the open last week.

"How can you deliver the verdict by forcefully imposing the decision on state governments? This is more like killing democracy… What is the use of forming governments if they are not allowed to take decisions? Let the Supreme Court rule the country," he said in the video.

Gogamedi declared that thousands of women would perform 'jauhar' (self-immolation) in Chittorgarh on January 24.

"We have already sent a letter to the Prime Minister and will soon be meeting the President in this regard," the Karni Sena President said.

Meanwhile, reacting to the apex court verdict, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria said: "We have just come to know about this decision. We will study it, review it and then take a legal view on the same."

"The state government has always placed its trust in the Supreme court and its verdict," the Minister added.

Child artiste Kashvi Kothari will portray the character of young Mrinalwati, the princess of Chalukya Dynasty of Manyakheta, in the forthcoming show "Prithvi Vallabh".

"Yes, I am playing the role of young Mrinal in the show. It is a key role and I have already shot a few scenes. It has been fun working with so many senior artistes. The set and costumes are so beautiful," Kashvi, best known for starring in the show 'Devanshi', said in a statement to IANS.

"I am extremely excited about being a part of such a big show," she added.

"Prithvi Vallabh", which also stars Ashish Sharma and Sonarika Bhadoria, will premiere on Sony Entertainment Television on Saturday.

Child artiste Kashvi Kothari will portray the character of young Mrinalwati, the princess of Chalukya Dynasty of Manyakheta, in the forthcoming show "Prithvi Vallabh".

"Yes, I am playing the role of young Mrinal in the show. It is a key role and I have already shot a few scenes. It has been fun working with so many senior artistes. The set and costumes are so beautiful," Kashvi, best known for starring in the show 'Devanshi', said in a statement to IANS.

"I am extremely excited about being a part of such a big show," she added.

"Prithvi Vallabh", which also stars Ashish Sharma and Sonarika Bhadoria, will premiere on Sony Entertainment Television on Saturday.

Actor Karanvir Sharma, who has featured in movies like ZID and SHAADI MEIN ZAROOR AANA, has joined the cast of an action thriller film, which will also star Sunny Deol.

Talking about the film, backed by Tony D'Souza's production house, Karanvir said in a statement: "This is an out-and-out action-thriller. I am trained in Mixed Martial Arts and have done my own stunts (season two of '24'). This project is a notch up.

"The director (Behzad Khambatta) and I are trying to be as real and organic in our approach as possible."

For his stunts, he has been taking training too. He is currently shooting for the project.

Actor Karanvir Sharma, who has featured in movies like ZID and SHAADI MEIN ZAROOR AANA, has joined the cast of an action thriller film, which will also star Sunny Deol.

Talking about the film, backed by Tony D'Souza's production house, Karanvir said in a statement: "This is an out-and-out action-thriller. I am trained in Mixed Martial Arts and have done my own stunts (season two of '24'). This project is a notch up.

"The director (Behzad Khambatta) and I are trying to be as real and organic in our approach as possible."

For his stunts, he has been taking training too. He is currently shooting for the project.

Actress Rachel Brosnahan says she deeply regrets working with writer-director Woody Allen on the 2016 limited series CRISIS.

Brosnahan said this amid allegations of molestation hurled against Allen by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL star said: "Look, I had a great experience working on that project. But I do have to take this opportunity to say that, for me, I have really struggled with the decision to do that project for a long time.

"Honestly, it's the decision that I have made in my life that is the most inconsistent with everything I stand for and believe in, both publicly and privately. And while I can't take it back, it's important to me, moving forward, to make decisions that better reflect the things that I value and my world view.

"I do think that we need to make sure that we don't keep letting shitty men dominate the conversation about extraordinary women."

Brosnahan, 27, joins a number of stars who have sought to distance themselves from Allen in the wake of the #MeToo movement, including two who are currently contending for Oscars for other film work — LADY BIRD writer-director Greta Gerwig and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME lead actor Timothee Chalamet.

Chalamet said he would be donating his full salary for his work in Allen's upcoming film A RAINY DAY in New York to three charities: Time's Up, the LGBT Center in New York and RAINN, an anti-sexual violence organisation.

Actress Rachel Brosnahan says she deeply regrets working with writer-director Woody Allen on the 2016 limited series CRISIS.

Brosnahan said this amid allegations of molestation hurled against Allen by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL star said: "Look, I had a great experience working on that project. But I do have to take this opportunity to say that, for me, I have really struggled with the decision to do that project for a long time.

"Honestly, it's the decision that I have made in my life that is the most inconsistent with everything I stand for and believe in, both publicly and privately. And while I can't take it back, it's important to me, moving forward, to make decisions that better reflect the things that I value and my world view.

"I do think that we need to make sure that we don't keep letting shitty men dominate the conversation about extraordinary women."

Brosnahan, 27, joins a number of stars who have sought to distance themselves from Allen in the wake of the #MeToo movement, including two who are currently contending for Oscars for other film work — LADY BIRD writer-director Greta Gerwig and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME lead actor Timothee Chalamet.

Chalamet said he would be donating his full salary for his work in Allen's upcoming film A RAINY DAY in New York to three charities: Time's Up, the LGBT Center in New York and RAINN, an anti-sexual violence organisation.

Critically acclaimed actor Adil Hussain says the word underrated in Bollywood translates to being less bankable.

A Twitter user wrote: "Actors are unique, actors are special. The term 'underrated' should not be a tool to measure the brilliance of an actor. It's embarrassing. Are my words agreeable? Adil Hussain, Sayani Gupta, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Pankaj Tripathi."

To this, Adil replied by saying: "Underrated means — in a market of so called Bollywood films, these actors are less bankable! Market is dictated by different set of rules, rarely have very little to do with art."

The actor, who has featured in films like PARCHED and MUKTI BHAWAN, added: "Only an unprecedented, radical, cultural revolution can change the current taste for cinema in India."

On the work front, Adil will next be seen in AIYAARY.

Critically acclaimed actor Adil Hussain says the word underrated in Bollywood translates to being less bankable.

A Twitter user wrote: "Actors are unique, actors are special. The term 'underrated' should not be a tool to measure the brilliance of an actor. It's embarrassing. Are my words agreeable? Adil Hussain, Sayani Gupta, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Pankaj Tripathi."

To this, Adil replied by saying: "Underrated means — in a market of so called Bollywood films, these actors are less bankable! Market is dictated by different set of rules, rarely have very little to do with art."

The actor, who has featured in films like PARCHED and MUKTI BHAWAN, added: "Only an unprecedented, radical, cultural revolution can change the current taste for cinema in India."

On the work front, Adil will next be seen in AIYAARY.

She is just 15, but is already following in her father's footsteps. Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali, who wrote and directed the recently released short film LEFT, says there's a clear understanding between them that she has to make her own path.

Besides, she feels it won't be a good idea for her and the JAB WE MET filmmaker to work together "at least for now because it makes things sticky".

"Firstly, we both have an understanding that I have to make it on my own. He believes that I have it in me to do so. And also, there is always the fear of our relationship getting between our work; it is better to stay clear of that," Ida told IANS in an email interview.

She believes she thinks of stories in a different way from Imtiaz, who has a unique knack of romancing the emotion of love on-screen.

"I write them (stories) separately and I don't think there is any influence in them from him. However, because we are in the same atmosphere a lot, we may have a similar outlook on life that reflects in our films," said Ida.

Ida does not deny that she got in touch with people in the production line for the film due to her father's connections.

"I did get in touch with people in production because of him, I am not going to lie. But the rest of it, I did myself, all with my crew. He was not involved. I would really like to stress on that, because I know how people might think it is nepotism and all that. But all the risk of the film, the planning, the shooting, the editing; I did myself," said Ida.

LEFT is shot inside a lift where a love story originates, flourishes, withers and sparks again.

Asked what kind of subjects attract her, Ida said: "I am interested in many types of films. I watch all genres and would love to make all genres too. What is important is that every film should have something unique and engaging.

"I like films which are not predictable, they keep the audience engaged. Now that I have made a love story type of film, I would like to try another genre. And maybe later, I might find a subject that attracts me the most."

A number of actors and filmmakers have started exploring the short films space which can be accessed by Internet users freely. Ida believes the platform "provides more opportunity for people to share their ideas and for people to view more films with great content".

"I am so glad that Indian cinema has started translating stories in the short film/online platforms. Many short films also help open out the society to some taboo topics while still being entertaining. I myself have been watching some great short films recently, so I feel like this space is really exciting," said Ida.

Clustered with schoolwork at the moment, Ida hopes to make a short film during her summer break this year.