"Padmavat" is a 2018 Indian film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, based on the epic poem "Padmavat" by Malik Muhammad Jayasi. The story revolves around the legendary queen Rani Padmini of Chittor, her beauty, and the siege of her kingdom by the Sultan Alauddin Khilji, who desires her for himself. The film features prominent actors such as Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmini, Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh, and Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji. It showcases themes of honor, sacrifice, and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society, set against a backdrop of stunning visuals and elaborate costumes.