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{{short description|2019 Indian epic war film}} {{short description|2019 Indian epic war film}}
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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Panipat | name = Panipat
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| caption = Theatrical release poster | caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = Sunita Gowariker<br>Rohit Shelatkar | producer = Sunita Gowariker<br/>Rohit Shelatkar
| writer = ]<br>{{Small|(dialogue)}} | writer = ] (dialogue)<br/>Chandrashekhar Dhavalikar<br/>Ranjeet Bahadur<br/>]<br/>]
⚫ | starring = <!--In closing credits order-->]<br/>]<br/>]
| screenplay = Chandrashekhar Dhavalikar<br>Ranjeet Bahadur<br>Aditya Rawal<br>Ashutosh Gowariker
| based_on = | music = ]
⚫ | starring = ]<br>]<br>]
| music = ]
| cinematography = ] | cinematography = ]
| narrator = ] <br/> (as Parvati Bai) <br/> ] (Climax)
| editing = Steven Bernard | editing = Steven Bernard
| studio = Ashutosh Gowariker Productions<br>Vision World Films | studio = Ashutosh Gowariker Productions<br/>Vision World Films
| distributor = ] | distributor = ]
| released = {{film date|2019|12|06|df=yes}} | released = {{film date|2019|12|06|df=yes}}
| runtime = 162 minutes<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-panipat-makers-opt-self-censorship-remove-11-minutes-controversial-content/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Panipat makers opt for self-censorship; REMOVE 11 minutes of controversial content|website=]|accessdate=12 December 2019}}</ref> | runtime = 162 minutes<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-panipat-makers-opt-self-censorship-remove-11-minutes-controversial-content/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Panipat makers opt for self-censorship; REMOVE 11 minutes of controversial content|website=]|access-date=12 December 2019}}</ref>
| country = ] | country = India
| language = Hindi | language = Hindi
| budget = ₹1000 crore<ref>{{cite web |title=Panipat - Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5740 |website=boxofficeindia.com |accessdate=23 March 2020}}</ref>{{better source|reason=Includes marketing costs.|date=March 2020}} | budget = ₹90-92 ]<ref>{{cite news |title=Here’s how much money Panipat has lost at the box office! |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/heres-much-money-panipat-lost-box-office/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 December 2019 |access-date=7 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Panipat - Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5740 |website=] |access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref>{{better source needed|reason=Includes marketing costs|date=March 2020}}
| gross = {{Estimation}} ₹4009.29 crore<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/panipat/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|title= Panipat Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=11 January 2020}}</ref> | gross = {{Estimation}} ₹49.29 crore<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/panipat/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|title= Panipat Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|date= 6 December 2019|access-date=11 January 2020}}</ref>
}} }}


'''''Panipat''''' is a 2019 Indian ]-language ] ] directed by ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ashutosh-gowariker-to-make-film-on-third-battle-of-panipat/articleshow/63297267.cms|title=Ashutosh Gowariker to make film on the Third Battle of Panipat|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Starring ], ] and ], it depicts the events that took place during the ]. The film was theatrically released in India on 6 December 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kriti-sanon-excited-to-share-work-space-with-sanjay-dutt/articleshow/64698798.cms|title=Kriti Sanon: Excited to share work space with Sanjay Dutt|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ashutosh Gowariker's period drama 'Panipat' first poster is out |url=https://connectgujarat.com/ashutosh-gowarikers-period-drama-panipat-first-poster-is-out/|publisher=Connect Gujarat|accessdate=4 November 2019|date=November 2019}}</ref> The film was unsuccessful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title='Panipat' box office collection day 5: Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sanjay Dutt's periodic drama fails to impress the audience |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/panipat-box-office-collection-day-5-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-sanjay-dutts-periodic-drama-fails-to-impress-the-audience/articleshow/72470287.cms|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=2 January 2020|date=11 December 2020}}</ref> '''''Panipat''''' is a 2019 Indian ]-language ] ] film directed by ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/bollywoods-upcoming-period-films-to-look-forward-to/Ashutosh-Gowariker-to-recreate-Shaniwar-Wada-for-Panipat/photostory/63845726.cms|title=Ashutosh Gowariker to recreate Shaniwar Wada for 'Panipat'|work=The Times of India|access-date=11 August 2020}}</ref> Starring ], ] and ], it depicts the events that took place during the ]. The film was theatrically released in India on 6 December 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kriti-sanon-to-play-an-rj-in-her-next-to-be-directed-by-rahul-dholakia/articleshow/70172572.cms|title=Kriti Sanon to play an RJ in her next to be directed by Rahul Dholakia?|date=11 July 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=11 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ashutosh Gowariker's period drama 'Panipat' first poster is out |url=https://connectgujarat.com/ashutosh-gowarikers-period-drama-panipat-first-poster-is-out/|publisher=Connect Gujarat|access-date=4 November 2019|date=November 2019}}</ref> The film was a ].<ref>{{cite web|title='Panipat' box office collection day 5: Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sanjay Dutt's periodic drama fails to impress the audience |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/panipat-box-office-collection-day-5-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-sanjay-dutts-periodic-drama-fails-to-impress-the-audience/articleshow/72470287.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=2 January 2020|date=11 December 2020}}</ref>


==Plot== ==Plot==
{{Long plot|section|date=August 2020}}<!-- Word count: 897 as of 11 August 2020 - should be 400-700 per ] -->
By 1758, the ] had reached its peak under the leadership of ] aka Nana Saheb. Maratha commanders ], the Peshwa's brother, ], the Peshwa's half-brother, and ], the Peshwa's cousin, defeat the ] and capture their commander of artillery ], with Sadashiv inducting him into the ] as their commander of artillery. They return home to the Empire's capital at ] and are welcomed. Due to pressure by his wife ], the Peshwa appoints Sadashiv as the Empire's finance minister in favour of the Peshwa's son ], which he reluctantly accepts. By 1758, the ] had reached its peak under the leadership of ] aka Nana Saheb. Maratha commanders ], Peshwa's brother, ], Peshwa's half-brother, and ], Peshwa's cousin, defeat the ] and his commander of artillery ]. Sadashiv inducts him into the ] as their commander of artillery. They return home to the Empire's capital at ]. Due to pressure by his wife ], the Peshwa appoints Sadashiv as the Empire's finance minister in favour of Peshwa's son ], which he reluctantly accepts.


Sadashiv lists the defaulters who failed to pay taxes to the Maratha Empire on time, and notes that the Rohilla chieftain ] has the largest amount of tax due. Najib, determined to teach the Marathas a lesson, allies himself with ], inviting him to Delhi. News of this formidable alliance reaches Pune, along with the news of ]'s death in battle against Najib. The Peshwa appoints Raghunath Rao as the commander of the Maratha forces which will be dispatched to fight Abdali and defend Delhi. However, Raghunath asks for a large amount of money, which Sadashiv denies, citing the treasury's condition after consecutive battles. Raghunath, therefore, refuses to march north, which leads the Peshwa to appoint Sadashiv as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army, under the overlordship of ], the Peshwa's son and heir. The army, along with a large number of non-combatants (women, children and pilgrims), begin their long and arduous journey north. Sadashiv lists the defaulters who failed to pay ] to the Maratha Empire on time, and notes that the ] House Chief ] has the largest amount of due taxes. Najib, fearing the Marathas, invites ] to Delhi. News of this alliance reaches Pune, along with the news of Maratha general ]'s murder by Najib when he came to collect Chauth from him.


The Peshwa appoints Raghunath Rao as the commander of the Maratha forces to fight Abdali and defend Delhi. Raghunath asks for a large amount of money, which Sadashiv denies, citing the treasury's condition after consecutive battles. Raghunath, therefore, refuses to march north, which leads the Peshwa to appoint Sadashiv as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army, under the lordship of Vishwas Rao. The army, along with a large number of women, children and pilgrims begin their long and arduous journey north.
⚫ They arrive at ], where they're welcomed by their fellow Maratha generals— Govind Pant Bundela, Balwant Rao Mehendale, Jankoji Shinde, and the veteran Malhar Rao Holkar. They start making alliances with other kingdoms, including ] and ], and are successful, with their army size growing to 50000 men. Abdali is also making alliances, taking advantage of the Rajput kings' hatred for the Marathas. Sadashiv and the commanders receive intelligence that Abdali has camped on the other side of the ] and spot Shuja's flags along with Abdali's, revealing that the Nawab had switched allegiance. Due to the heavy rains, the Marathas are unable to build a bridge to cross the Yamuna. Sadashiv decides to march north and capture Delhi and then cross the Yamuna to defeat Abdali.


⚫ They start making alliances with other kingdoms, including ] and ], and are successful, with their army size growing to 50,000 men. Abdali is also making alliances, taking advantage of the ] kings' hatred for the Marathas. Sadashiv and the commanders receive intelligence that Abdali has camped on the other side of the ] and spot Shuja's flags along with Abdali's, revealing that the Nawab had switched allegiance. Due to the heavy rains, the Marathas are unable to build a bridge to cross the Yamuna. Sadashiv decides to march north and capture Delhi and then cross the Yamuna to defeat Abdali.
⚫ Najib receives intelligence that the Marathas have retreated, from which Abdali deduces that they are marching north to Delhi. He suggests that they also march north and cross the Yamuna. Meanwhile, the Marathas defeat Najib's general and capture Delhi. After finding out the Afghans are chasing the Marathas, Sadashiv decides to strategically capture Kunjpura Fort, which angers Abdali to such an extent that he immediately reacts by crossing the swollen Yamuna in heavy rainfall. This leaves the ], ], unable to send his soldiers. Food begins to dwindle, and the Maratha soldiers and civilians are forced to go without food. Although the arrival of King Araadhak Singh provides some relief to the Maratha camp, but soon after camping at ], Abdali catches up with the Marathas and comes face to face. However, after hearing of a possible ] at his capital in ], Abdali arranges for a truce with Sadashiv but scraps it after the latter doesn't agree with to terms Abdali presents him. After both sides decide strategies and formations, they prepare for the ].


⚫ Najib receives intelligence that the Marathas have retreated, from which Abdali deduces that they are marching north to Delhi. He suggests that they also march north and cross the Yamuna. Meanwhile, the Marathas capture Delhi. After finding out the Afghans are chasing the Marathas, Sadashiv decides to strategically capture Kunjpura Fort and eventually carry out a massacre there of helpless Afghans departed from their main column, which angers Abdali to such an extent that he immediately reacts by crossing the swollen Yamuna in heavy rainfall. This leaves the ], ], unable to send his soldiers. Food begins to dwindle, and the Maratha soldiers and civilians are forced to go without food. Although the arrival of King Aradhak Singh provides some relief to the Maratha camp, but soon after camping at ], Abdali catches up with the Marathas and comes face to face. However, after hearing of a possible ] at his capital in ], Abdali arranges for a truce with Sadashiv but scraps it after the latter disagrees to Abdali's terms. After both sides decide on strategies and formations, they prepare for the final confrontation.
⚫ ] and the civilians and pilgrims stay at a small camp towards the back, and Vishwas promises Sadashiv that he'll never get off his elephant during the battle for his own protection. Artillery firing begins by both sides, with substantial damage done to Abdali's army due to Ibrahim Khan's leadership. The riflemen also start attacking. The infantry then begin the main attack, with the Marathas doing well. Overcome with fear, many soldiers of Abdali's army retreat, but Abdali threatens them with severe punishment and forces them to return to the battle. Meanwhile, on seeing Shamsher wounded, Vishwas descends from his elephant to protect him. Sadashiv fends off the Afghans who attacked the young prince, but a bullet hits Vishwas on his head, killing him. This is a huge blow to the morale of the Marathas, who begin to lose ground from then. One by one, the Maratha chieftains are either wounded or killed. Araadhak Singh unexpectedly retreats from the battle. It is then revealed that he was angry with the Marathas for the high taxes imposed upon them, so he secretly allied himself with Abdali and passed information onto him. Seeing the tide of the battle turn, Malhar Rao retreats from the battlefield and escorts the non-combatants to safety, as promised to Sadashiv on the eve of the battle. Abdali's soldiers close in on Sadashiv but he bravely fights back, sustaining serious injuries. He eventually succumbs to his wounds and dies, but not before making Abdali aware of his pyrrhic victory.


⚫ ] and the civilians and pilgrims stay at a small camp the back, and Vishwas promises Sadashiv that he'll never get off his elephant during the battle for his own protection. Artillery firing begins by both sides, with substantial damage done to Abdali's army due to Ibrahim Khan's leadership. The riflemen also start attacking. The infantry then begins the main attack, with the Marathas doing well. Overcome with fear, many soldiers of Abdali's army retreat, but Abdali threatens them with severe punishment and forces them to return to the battle. Meanwhile, on seeing Shamsher wounded, Vishwas descends from his elephant to protect him. Sadashiv fends off the Afghans who attacked the young prince, but Vishwas is shot fatally. This is a huge blow to the morale of the Marathas, who begin to lose ground from then. One by one, the Maratha chieftains are either wounded or killed. Araadhak Singh unexpectedly retreats from the battle. It is then revealed that he was angry with the Marathas for the high taxes imposed upon them, so he secretly allied himself with Abdali. Seeing the tide of the battle turn, Malhar Rao retreats from the battlefield and escorts the non-combatants to safety, as promised to Sadashiv on the eve of the battle. Abdali's soldiers close in on Sadashiv but he bravely fights back, sustaining serious injuries. He eventually succumbs to his wounds and dies.
⚫ Back in Pune, Parvati Bai dies from grief. Abdali sends the Peshwa a letter, praising Sadashiv's bravery and courage. The epilogue reveals that even though victorious, Abdali never returned to India. Under the leadership of ], the generals ] and ] saved the Maratha empire from extinction, and ] ten years later, making the Marathas a dominant force once again.

⚫ Back in Pune, Parvati Bai dies from grief. Abdali sends the Peshwa a letter, praising Sadashiv's bravery and courage. The epilogue reveals that even though victorious, Abdali never returned to India. Under the leadership of ], the generals ] and ] re-captured Delhi ten years later, making the Marathas a dominant force once again.


==Cast== ==Cast==
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*] as ] *] as ]
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as ] *] as Sakina Begum
*] as ]
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as ] (Peshwinbai) *] as ] (Peshwinbai)
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as Shah Barakzai
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as Sardar ] *] as ]
*Abhishek Nigam as ] Peshwa *] as ]
*] as Subhedar ] *] as Sardar ]
*] as Sardar] *] as Sardar ]
*] as ] *] as ]
* Kashyap Parulekar as ] *Kashyap Parulekar as ]
*] as Radhabai *] as Radhabai, ]'s Grandmother
*] as ] *] as Mughal Emperor ]
*] as ] *] as ]
*] as King ] *] as King ]
*Paresh Shukla as ] *Paresh Shukla as ]
*] as Sakina Begum
*Pradeep Patvardhan as Lingoji Narayan *Pradeep Patvardhan as Lingoji Narayan
*Krutika Deo as ], Vishwasrao's wife *Krutika Deo as Radhikabai, Vishwasrao's wife
*Vinita Mahesh as Mehrambai, Shamsher Bahadur's wife *] as Mehrambai, ]'s wife
*Archana Nipankar as ], Raghunath Rao's wife *Archana Nipankar as ], Raghunath Rao's wife
*Shailesh Datar as Pant *] as Pant
*Dyanesh Wadkar as Sardar Balwantrao Mehendale *Dyanesh Wadkar as Sardar Balwantrao Mehendale
*Shyam Mashalkar as Bhanu *Shyam Mashalkar as Bhanu
*Dushyant Wagh as ] *] as ]
*Sanjay Khapre as ]
*Dr Rajesh Ahir as Sardar Biniwale *Rajesh Ahir as Sardar Biniwale
*Sagar Talashilkar as Sardar Raste *Sagar Talashilkar as Sardar Raste
*Ajit Shidhaye as Shahwali Khan, ] and commander in chief to Ahmed Shah Abdali) *Ajit Shidhaye as Shahwali Khan, ] and commander in chief to Ahmed Shah Abdali)
*] as Narrator (Climax)

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==Production== ==Production==
===Development=== ===Development===
] winning art director ] recreated the majestic Shaniwar Wada at ND Studios, Karjat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/panipat-ashutosh-gowariker-to-recreate-shaniwar-wada-for-this-sanjay-dutt-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-starrer/|title=Ashutosh Gowariker To Recreate Shaniwar Wada for Panipat|website=Koimoi|date=19 April 2018}}</ref> ] has designed the costumes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/neeta-lulla-to-design-costumes-for-ashutosh-gowarikers-panipat/articleshow/63941061.cms|title=Neeta Lulla to design costumes for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat'|last=|first=|date=|work=The Times of India|access-date=}}</ref> ] joined the cast in October 2018 as ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/padmini-kolhapure-joins-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-sanjay-dutt-in-ashutosh-gowarikars-historical-drama-panipat-5344121.html|title=Padmini Kolhapure joins Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Sanjay Dutt in Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat|last=|first=|date=|work=Firstpost|access-date=|language=en-US}}</ref> In June 2019, ] joined the cast to portray Sakina Begum.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/veteran-actress-zeenat-aman-joins-cast-of-ashutosh-gowariker-s-panipat-details-here-1550335-2019-06-17|title=Veteran actress Zeenat Aman joins cast of Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat. Details here|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=30 June 2019|agency=Ist}}</ref> Art Director ] recreated Shaniwar Wada at ND Studios, Karjat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/panipat-ashutosh-gowariker-to-recreate-shaniwar-wada-for-this-sanjay-dutt-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-starrer/|title=Ashutosh Gowariker To Recreate Shaniwar Wada for Panipat|website=Koimoi|date=19 April 2018}}</ref> ] designed the costumes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/neeta-lulla-to-design-costumes-for-ashutosh-gowarikers-panipat/articleshow/63941061.cms?from=mdr|title=Neeta Lulla to design costumes for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat'|work=The Times of India}}</ref> ] joined the cast in October 2018 as Gopika Bai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/padmini-kolhapure-joins-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-sanjay-dutt-in-ashutosh-gowarikars-historical-drama-panipat-5344121.html|title=Padmini Kolhapure joins Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Sanjay Dutt in Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat|work=Firstpost|language=en-US}}</ref> In June 2019, ] joined the cast to portray Sakina Begum.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/veteran-actress-zeenat-aman-joins-cast-of-ashutosh-gowariker-s-panipat-details-here-1550335-2019-06-17|title=Veteran actress Zeenat Aman joins cast of Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat. Details here|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=30 June 2019|agency=Ist}}</ref>


===Filming=== ===Filming===
On 30 November 2018, Gowariker and the cast tweeted a promotional poster to announce the beginning of principal photography.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/panipat-sanjay-dutt-arjun-kapoor-and-kriti-sanon-starrer-goes-on-floors-2159840.html|title=Panipat: Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer goes on floors|last=|first=|date=|work=Zee News|access-date=|language=en}}</ref> On 30 June 2019, Sanon wrapped up shoot by posting pictures and notes for Gowariker and Kapoor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/kriti-sanon-wraps-up-the-shoot-of-panipat-shares-a-note-thanking-arjun-kapoor-and-ashutosh-gowariker/445953|title=Kriti Sanon wraps up the shoot of Panipat; shares a note thanking Arjun Kapoor and Ashutosh Gowariker {{!}} Bollywood News|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=30 June 2019}}</ref> On 30 November 2018, Gowariker and the cast tweeted a promotional poster to announce the beginning of principal photography.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/panipat-sanjay-dutt-arjun-kapoor-and-kriti-sanon-starrer-goes-on-floors-2159840.html|title=Panipat: Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer goes on floors|work=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> On 30 June 2019, Sanon wrapped up the shoot by posting pictures and notes for Gowariker and Kapoor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/kriti-sanon-wraps-up-the-shoot-of-panipat-shares-a-note-thanking-arjun-kapoor-and-ashutosh-gowariker/445953|title=Kriti Sanon wraps up the shoot of Panipat; shares a note thanking Arjun Kapoor and Ashutosh Gowariker {{!}} Bollywood News|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=30 June 2019 |language=en-GB|access-date=30 June 2019}}</ref>


==Soundtrack== ==Soundtrack==
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| name = Panipat | name = Panipat
| type = Soundtrack | type = Soundtrack
| artist = ] | artist = ]
| cover = | cover =
| alt = | alt =
| released = 28 November 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/panipat/TJpNt4w,XYg_|title=Panipat - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref> | released = 28 November 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/panipat/TJpNt4w,XYg_|title=Panipat - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |date=12 November 2019 |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
| recorded = | recorded =
| venue = | venue =
| studio = | studio =
| genre = ] | genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 16:48 | length = 16:48
| label = ] | label = ]
| producer = Ajay−Atul | producer = Ajay–Atul
| prev_title = ] | prev_title = ]
| prev_year = 2019 | prev_year = 2019
| next_title = ] | next_title = ]
| next_year = 2020 | next_year = 2020
| misc = {{External media | misc = {{YouTube|mtskjLkODrE|Panipat &ndash; Full Movie Audio Jukebox}}
⚫ }}
| audio1 = {{YouTube|mtskjLkODrE|Official Audio Jukebox}}
⚫ }}}}


] are composing the music for the film. The songs are written by ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/ajay-atul-to-create-music-for-039panipat039.html|title=Ajay-Atul to create music for 'Panipat'|last=|first=|date=|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/javed-akhtar-to-pen-lyrics-for-ashutosh-gowarikers-panipat/articleshow/65820620.cms|title=Javed Akhtar to pen lyrics for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat'|last=|first=|date=|work=The Times of India|access-date=}}</ref> ] were the composers of the music for the film. The songs were written by ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/ajay-atul-to-create-music-for-039panipat039.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009173217/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/ajay-atul-to-create-music-for-039panipat039.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 October 2018|title=Ajay-Atul to create music for 'Panipat'|work=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/javed-akhtar-to-pen-lyrics-for-ashutosh-gowarikers-panipat/articleshow/65820620.cms|title=Javed Akhtar to pen lyrics for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat'|work=The Times of India}}</ref>


{{Tracklist {{Tracklist
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==Marketing and release== ==Release and reception==
The first teaser poster was released on 15 March 2018.<ref name="Panipat teaser poster: Ashutosh Gowariker announces next film with Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt- Entertainment News">{{cite news|title=Panipat teaser poster: Ashutosh Gowariker announces next film with Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/panipat-teaser-poster-ashutosh-gowariker-announces-next-film-with-kriti-sanon-arjun-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-4389547.html|work=Firstpost}}</ref>

On 5 November 2019, the official trailer of the film was launched by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=zpXnmy-6w1g|title=Panipat - Official Trailer - Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon - Ashutosh Gowariker - Dec 6|last=Reliance Entertainment|via=YouTube|date=5 November 2019|accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref>

The film was released on 6 December 2019 in theatres and on 14 February 2020 on ].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.netflix.com/title/81227047?s=a&trkid=253492423&t=cp|title= Panipat - The Great Betrayal|work= Netflix}}</ref> The film was released on 6 December 2019 in theatres and on 14 February 2020 on ].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.netflix.com/title/81227047?s=a&trkid=253492423&t=cp|title= Panipat - The Great Betrayal|work= Netflix}}</ref>


== Reception ==
=== Critical reception === === Critical reception ===
Monika Rawal Kukreja of '']'' wrote "Panipat is an honest attempt at recreating the war that we only read in history books until now. It’s a tribute to the Maratha community in its truest form and even it was shorter by an hour, it could have had the same impact".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-starrer-is-a-hopelessly-bad-rom-com/story-DTOWsJKwvQvw13dHEMecsO.html|title=Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet starrer is a hopelessly bad rom-com|website=Hindustan Times|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title=Panipat movie release LIVE UPDATES: Ashutosh Gowariker film opens to mixed reviews |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/panipat-movie-review-release-live-updates-6152782/ |access-date=17 November 2020 |work=The Indian Express |date=6 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> On Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored {{RT data|score}} by critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/panipat|title=Panipat - The Great Betrayal|website=]|publisher=]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref> Monika Rawal Kukreja of '']'' wrote "''Panipat'' is an honest attempt at recreating the war that we only read in history books until now. It’s a tribute to the Maratha community in its truest form and even it was shorter by an hour, it could have had the same impact".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-starrer-is-a-hopelessly-bad-rom-com/story-DTOWsJKwvQvw13dHEMecsO.html|title=Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet starrer is a hopelessly bad rom-com|website=Hindustan Times|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
'']'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "‘Panipat’ delves into a significant chapter in history and is a war drama that lauds the unshakable bravery, courage and the strong principles of the Maratha's".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/panipat/movie-review/72375755.cms|title=Panipat Movie Review : A Layered, Detailed War Drama|website=Times of India|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> '']'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "''Panipat'' delves into a significant chapter in history and is a war drama that lauds the unshakable bravery, courage and the strong principles of the Maratha's".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/panipat/movie-review/72375755.cms|title=Panipat Movie Review : A Layered, Detailed War Drama|website=Times of India|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
'']'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Ashutosh Gowariker may not be able to do grandeur like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but he can do war. Yet, a lacklustre cinematography and terrible CGI mars this solid attempt. It would have worked 10 years ago".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/panipat-movie-review-arjun-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-and-kriti-sanon-film-is-a-brave-attempt-1625348-2019-12-06|title=Panipat Movie Review: Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon film is a brave attempt|website=India Today|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> '']'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Ashutosh Gowariker may not be able to do grandeur like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but he can do war. Yet, a lacklustre cinematography and terrible CGI mars this solid attempt. It would have worked 10 years ago".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/panipat-movie-review-arjun-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-and-kriti-sanon-film-is-a-brave-attempt-1625348-2019-12-06|title=Panipat Movie Review: Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon film is a brave attempt|website=India Today|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>


Namrata Joshi of '']'' wrote "Gowariker may have taken liberties with history, but doesn’t play around with the form. He sticks to the tried and tested, the long and langourous and old-fashioned".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/panipat-movie-review-sticks-to-the-tried-and-tested-format-but-falls-short-of-its-ambition/article30208566.ece|title='Panipat' movie review: Sticks to the tried-and-tested format, but falls short of its ambition|newspaper=The Hindu|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019|last1=Joshi|first1=Namrata}}</ref> Namrata Joshi of '']'' wrote "Gowariker may have taken liberties with history, but doesn’t play around with the form. He sticks to the tried and tested, the long and langourous and old-fashioned".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/panipat-movie-review-sticks-to-the-tried-and-tested-format-but-falls-short-of-its-ambition/article30208566.ece|title='Panipat' movie review: Sticks to the tried-and-tested format, but falls short of its ambition|newspaper=The Hindu|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019|last1=Joshi|first1=Namrata}}</ref> '']'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "''Panipat'' throws light on an important chapter of Indian history with the battle scenes as its USP".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/panipat/critic-review/panipat-movie-review/|title=Panipat Movie Review|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> ] gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "The film is a great effort by Gowariker and deserves to be watched for some impeccable performances and adrenaline-pumping action".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/panipat-movie-review-kriti-sanon-outshines-arjun-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-in-epic-saga-2250629.html|title=Panipat movie review: Kriti Sanon outshines Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt in epic saga.|website=Zee News|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
'']'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "PANIPAT throws light on an important chapter of Indian history with the battle scenes as its USP".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/panipat/critic-review/panipat-movie-review/|title=Panipat Movie Review|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
] gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "The film is a great effort by Gowariker and deserves to be watched for some impeccable performances and adrenaline-pumping action".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/panipat-movie-review-kriti-sanon-outshines-arjun-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-in-epic-saga-2250629.html|title=Panipat movie review: Kriti Sanon outshines Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt in epic saga.|website=Zee News|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>


'']'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Panipat, a film about Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao Bhau who staves off Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali, disappoints only because of a linear screenplay that fails to rouse dramatic emotions so important to historicals".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/panipat-movie-review-ashutosh-gowarikers-simplistic-approach-fails-to-meet-expectations-2413977.html|title=Panipat Movie Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Simplistic Approach Fails to Meet Expectations|website=CNN-News18|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> ] gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "''Panipat'', a film about Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao Bhau who staves off Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali, disappoints only because of a linear screenplay that fails to rouse dramatic emotions so important to historicals".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/panipat-movie-review-ashutosh-gowarikers-simplistic-approach-fails-to-meet-expectations-2413977.html|title=Panipat Movie Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Simplistic Approach Fails to Meet Expectations|website=News18|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> ] gave 2 out of 5 stars stating "The burden on Arjun Kapoor is too heavy for him though he rises manfully to the challenge. ''Panipat'' definitely isn't '']''. But is that saying much? It will take three hours of your life and a whole lot of patience to sit through this laboured film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/panipat-movie-review-arjun-kapoors-film-perks-up-a-tad-when-sanjay-dutt-surfaces-2-stars-out-of-5-2144215|title=Panipat Movie Review: Arjun Kapoor's Film Perks Up A Tad When Sanjay Dutt Surfaces.|website=NDTV|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> '']'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Directors like Gowariker do no service to the nation or their audience by twisting the truth, ignoring military, diplomatic, common sense follies and rewriting history with jingoistic fervour".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/071219/panipat-movie-review-rewriting-historical-defeats-with-patriotic-ferv.html|title=Panipat movie review: Rewriting historical defeats with patriotic fervour|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
] gave 2 out of 5 stars stating "The burden on Arjun Kapoor is too heavy for him though he rises manfully to the challenge. Panipat definitely isn't Mohenjo Daro. But is that saying much? It will take three hours of your life and a whole lot of patience to sit through this laboured film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/panipat-movie-review-arjun-kapoors-film-perks-up-a-tad-when-sanjay-dutt-surfaces-2-stars-out-of-5-2144215|title=Panipat Movie Review: Arjun Kapoor's Film Perks Up A Tad When Sanjay Dutt Surfaces.|website=NDTV|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
'']'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Directors like Gowariker do no service to the nation or their audience by twisting the truth, ignoring military, diplomatic, common sense follies and rewriting history with jingoistic fervour".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/071219/panipat-movie-review-rewriting-historical-defeats-with-patriotic-ferv.html|title=Panipat movie review: Rewriting historical defeats with patriotic fervour|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>

⚫ ] in ] Costume]]
⚫ '']'' and '']'' reported that the film received criticism from different parts of the world, especially from ] since ] is the national hero and the founder of modern day ].<ref name="BBC"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/panipat-irks-afghans-founding-father-portrayal-191210053601818.html|title=Bollywood's Panipat irks Afghans over founding father's portrayal|website=]|date=17 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> Afghan viewers pointed that the film's portrayal of Abdali was that of an ], rather than an Afghan. Critics linked the rising number of ] films with negative Muslim characters, such as the portrayal of ] as a cruel and vicious ruler in the film '']'', as an attempt by the industry executives to align with India's ruling ], a Hindu nationalist party led by Prime Minister ].<ref name="BBC">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-50634829|title=Panipat: The Bollywood battle over an 18th Century war|website=]|date=8 December 2019|access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref>

⚫ The Panipat trailer depicted ] as ruthless and brutal ruler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/panipat-movie-controversy-can-ahmad-shah-abdalis-portrayal-impact-indo-afghan-ties-1573195168-1|title=Panipat Movie controversy: Can Ahmad Shah Abdali's portrayal impact Indo-Afghan ties?|date=8 November 2019|author=Sangeeta Nair}}</ref> and Afghans as 'battle-hardened, blood-thirsty savages'.<ref name="eurasia">{{cite news|url=https://eurasiantimes.com/afghans-unhappy-with-movie-panipat-over-vilifying-ahmad-shah-abdali/|title=Afghans Unhappy With Movie Panipat Over Vilifying Ahmad Shah Abdali|work=Eurasian Times|date=7 November 2019}}</ref> While the film presented ] as 'sophisticated and righteous'.<ref name="eurasia"/> Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai, Naseem Sharifi, said that 'Afghans would not tolerate any insult to Ahmad Shah Durrani'. Afghan journalists stated that the film will create more ] and racism towards Afghans. ] reported that films like '']'' (2018), '']'' (2019) and ''Panipat'' have stereotyped and vilified Afghans as brutal, cold-blooded and treacherous.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/period-films-like-padmaavat-kesari-and-now-panipat-have-crassly-stereotyped-and-vilified-afghans/cid/1717346|title=Vilifying Afghans in Bollywood|date=6 November 2019|work=The Telegraph India}}</ref> Afghanistan's Ambassador to India, Tahir Qadiri, claimed that he was in contact with Indian officials and have shared the Afghan concerns with them. Ajmal Alamzai, cultural attache at the Afghan embassy in ], claimed that he had made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the director of the film. ] reported that the Panipat film trailer depicted the ] as victorious in the ] despite the fact that it was Ahmad Shah Durrani, who had won the battle.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2019/11/06/new-indian-movie-panipat-battle-roils-afghans|title=New Indian movie on Panipat battle roils Afghans|work=Pajhwok Afghan News|date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106144711/https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2019/11/06/new-indian-movie-panipat-battle-roils-afghans|archive-date=6 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> ], another Afghan newspaper, reported that some Afghan social media users have welcomed the film as reality while others criticised it and claimed that parts of history has been forged in favour of specific groups.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.khaama.com/the-upcoming-bollywood-movie-panipat-sparks-anger-among-pashtuns-of-afghanistan-1762/|title=The upcoming Bollywood movie 'Panipat' sparks anger among the Pashtun's of Afghanistan|work=Khaama Press|date=6 November 2019}}</ref>


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{{As of|2020|1|10}}, with a gross of {{INR}}40.81 crore in India and {{INR}}8.48 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of {{INR}}49.29 crore.<ref name="bo" /> {{As of|2020|1|10}}, with a gross of {{INR}}40.81 crore in India and {{INR}}8.48 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of {{INR}}49.29 crore.<ref name="bo" />

== Controversies ==
⚫ ] in ] Costume]]
⚫ '']'' and '']'' reported that the film received criticism from different parts of the world, especially from ] since Ahmad Shah Abdali is the national hero and the founder of modern day Afghanistan.<ref name="BBC"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/panipat-irks-afghans-founding-father-portrayal-191210053601818.html|title=Bollywood's Panipat irks Afghans over founding father's portrayal|website=]|date=17 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> Afghan viewers pointed that the film's portrayal of Abdali was that of an ], rather than an Afghan. Critics linked the rising number of ] films with negative Muslim characters, such as the portrayal of ] as a cruel and vicious ruler in the film '']'' (2018), as an attempt by the industry executives to align with India's ruling ], a Hindu nationalist party led by Prime Minister ].<ref name="BBC">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-50634829|title=Panipat: The Bollywood battle over an 18th Century war|website=]|date=8 December 2019|access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref>

⚫ The Panipat trailer depicted ] as a ruthless and brutal ruler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/panipat-movie-controversy-can-ahmad-shah-abdalis-portrayal-impact-indo-afghan-ties-1573195168-1|title=Panipat Movie controversy: Can Ahmad Shah Abdali's portrayal impact Indo-Afghan ties?|date=8 November 2019|author=Sangeeta Nair}}</ref> and Afghans as 'battle-hardened, blood-thirsty savages'.<ref name="eurasia">{{cite news|url=https://eurasiantimes.com/afghans-unhappy-with-movie-panipat-over-vilifying-ahmad-shah-abdali/|title=Afghans Unhappy With Movie Panipat Over Vilifying Ahmad Shah Abdali|work=Eurasian Times|date=7 November 2019}}</ref> While the film presented Marathas as "sophisticated and righteous".<ref name="eurasia"/> Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai, Naseem Sharifi, said that 'Afghans would not tolerate any insult to Ahmad Shah Durrani'. Afghan journalists stated that the film will create more ] and racism towards Afghans. '']'' reported that films like ''Padmaavat'' (2018), '']'' (2019) and ''Panipat'' have stereotyped and vilified Afghans as brutal, cold-blooded and treacherous.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/period-films-like-padmaavat-kesari-and-now-panipat-have-crassly-stereotyped-and-vilified-afghans/cid/1717346|title=Vilifying Afghans in Bollywood|date=6 November 2019|work=The Telegraph India}}</ref> Afghanistan's Ambassador to India, Tahir Qadiri, claimed that he was in contact with Indian officials and have shared the Afghan concerns with them. Ajmal Alamzai, the cultural attache at the Afghan embassy in ], claimed that he had made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the director of the film. ] reported that the Panipat film trailer depicted the Maratha Empire as victorious in the Third Battle of Panipat despite the fact that it was Ahmad Shah Durrani, who had won the battle.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2019/11/06/new-indian-movie-panipat-battle-roils-afghans|title=New Indian movie on Panipat battle roils Afghans|work=Pajhwok Afghan News|date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106144711/https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2019/11/06/new-indian-movie-panipat-battle-roils-afghans|archive-date=6 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> ], another Afghan newspaper, reported that some Afghan social media users have welcomed the film as reality while others criticised it and claimed that parts of history have been forged in favour of specific groups.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.khaama.com/the-upcoming-bollywood-movie-panipat-sparks-anger-among-pashtuns-of-afghanistan-1762/|title=The upcoming Bollywood movie 'Panipat' sparks anger among the Pashtun's of Afghanistan|work=Khaama Press|date=6 November 2019}}</ref>

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2019 Indian epic war film

Panipat
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAshutosh Gowariker
Written byAshok Chakradhar (dialogue)
Chandrashekhar Dhavalikar
Ranjeet Bahadur
Aditya Rawal
Ashutosh Gowariker
Produced bySunita Gowariker
Rohit Shelatkar
StarringArjun Kapoor
Sanjay Dutt
Kriti Sanon
Narrated byKriti Sanon
(as Parvati Bai)
Ashutosh Gowariker (Climax)
CinematographyC. K. Muraleedharan
Edited bySteven Bernard
Music byAjay–Atul
Production
companies		Ashutosh Gowariker Productions
Vision World Films
Distributed byReliance Entertainment
Release date
  • 6 December 2019 (2019-12-06)
Running time162 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹90-92 crore
Box officeest. ₹49.29 crore

Panipat is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language epic war drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar. Starring Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon, it depicts the events that took place during the Third Battle of Panipat. The film was theatrically released in India on 6 December 2019. The film was a box office failure.

Plot

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By 1758, the Maratha Empire had reached its peak under the leadership of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao aka Nana Saheb. Maratha commanders Raghunath Rao, Peshwa's brother, Shamsher Bahadur, Peshwa's half-brother, and Sadashiv Rao Bhau, Peshwa's cousin, defeat the Nizam of Hyderabad and his commander of artillery Ibrahim Khan Gardi. Sadashiv inducts him into the Maratha Army as their commander of artillery. They return home to the Empire's capital at Pune. Due to pressure by his wife Gopika Bai, the Peshwa appoints Sadashiv as the Empire's finance minister in favour of Peshwa's son Vishwas Rao, which he reluctantly accepts.

Sadashiv lists the defaulters who failed to pay Chauth to the Maratha Empire on time, and notes that the Rohillakhand's House Chief Najib ad-Dawlah has the largest amount of due taxes. Najib, fearing the Marathas, invites Ahmad Shah Abdali to Delhi. News of this alliance reaches Pune, along with the news of Maratha general Dattaji Shinde's murder by Najib when he came to collect Chauth from him.

The Peshwa appoints Raghunath Rao as the commander of the Maratha forces to fight Abdali and defend Delhi. Raghunath asks for a large amount of money, which Sadashiv denies, citing the treasury's condition after consecutive battles. Raghunath, therefore, refuses to march north, which leads the Peshwa to appoint Sadashiv as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army, under the lordship of Vishwas Rao. The army, along with a large number of women, children and pilgrims begin their long and arduous journey north.

They start making alliances with other kingdoms, including Maharaja Suraj Mal and Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah, and are successful, with their army size growing to 50,000 men. Abdali is also making alliances, taking advantage of the Rajput kings' hatred for the Marathas. Sadashiv and the commanders receive intelligence that Abdali has camped on the other side of the Yamuna and spot Shuja's flags along with Abdali's, revealing that the Nawab had switched allegiance. Due to the heavy rains, the Marathas are unable to build a bridge to cross the Yamuna. Sadashiv decides to march north and capture Delhi and then cross the Yamuna to defeat Abdali.

Najib receives intelligence that the Marathas have retreated, from which Abdali deduces that they are marching north to Delhi. He suggests that they also march north and cross the Yamuna. Meanwhile, the Marathas capture Delhi. After finding out the Afghans are chasing the Marathas, Sadashiv decides to strategically capture Kunjpura Fort and eventually carry out a massacre there of helpless Afghans departed from their main column, which angers Abdali to such an extent that he immediately reacts by crossing the swollen Yamuna in heavy rainfall. This leaves the Maharaja of Patiala, Ala Singh, unable to send his soldiers. Food begins to dwindle, and the Maratha soldiers and civilians are forced to go without food. Although the arrival of King Aradhak Singh provides some relief to the Maratha camp, but soon after camping at Panipat, Abdali catches up with the Marathas and comes face to face. However, after hearing of a possible coup d'état at his capital in Kandahar, Abdali arranges for a truce with Sadashiv but scraps it after the latter disagrees to Abdali's terms. After both sides decide on strategies and formations, they prepare for the final confrontation.

Parvati Bai and the civilians and pilgrims stay at a small camp the back, and Vishwas promises Sadashiv that he'll never get off his elephant during the battle for his own protection. Artillery firing begins by both sides, with substantial damage done to Abdali's army due to Ibrahim Khan's leadership. The riflemen also start attacking. The infantry then begins the main attack, with the Marathas doing well. Overcome with fear, many soldiers of Abdali's army retreat, but Abdali threatens them with severe punishment and forces them to return to the battle. Meanwhile, on seeing Shamsher wounded, Vishwas descends from his elephant to protect him. Sadashiv fends off the Afghans who attacked the young prince, but Vishwas is shot fatally. This is a huge blow to the morale of the Marathas, who begin to lose ground from then. One by one, the Maratha chieftains are either wounded or killed. Araadhak Singh unexpectedly retreats from the battle. It is then revealed that he was angry with the Marathas for the high taxes imposed upon them, so he secretly allied himself with Abdali. Seeing the tide of the battle turn, Malhar Rao retreats from the battlefield and escorts the non-combatants to safety, as promised to Sadashiv on the eve of the battle. Abdali's soldiers close in on Sadashiv but he bravely fights back, sustaining serious injuries. He eventually succumbs to his wounds and dies.

Back in Pune, Parvati Bai dies from grief. Abdali sends the Peshwa a letter, praising Sadashiv's bravery and courage. The epilogue reveals that even though victorious, Abdali never returned to India. Under the leadership of Peshwa Madhav Rao, the generals Mahadaji Shinde and Tukoji Rao Holkar re-captured Delhi ten years later, making the Marathas a dominant force once again.

Cast

Production

Development

Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai recreated Shaniwar Wada at ND Studios, Karjat. Neeta Lulla designed the costumes. Padmini Kolhapure joined the cast in October 2018 as Gopika Bai. In June 2019, Zeenat Aman joined the cast to portray Sakina Begum.

Filming

On 30 November 2018, Gowariker and the cast tweeted a promotional poster to announce the beginning of principal photography. On 30 June 2019, Sanon wrapped up the shoot by posting pictures and notes for Gowariker and Kapoor.

Soundtrack

Panipat
Soundtrack album by Ajay–Atul
Released28 November 2019
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length16:48
LabelZee Music Company
ProducerAjay–Atul
Ajay–Atul chronology
Super 30
(2019) 		Panipat
(2019) 		Tanhaji
(2020)
Panipat – Full Movie Audio Jukebox on YouTube

Ajay–Atul were the composers of the music for the film. The songs were written by Javed Akhtar.

Track list
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mard Maratha"Ajay–Atul, Sudesh Bhosle, Kunal Ganjawala, Swapnil Bandodkar, Padmanabh Gaikwad, Priyanka Barve6:05
2."Mann Mein Shiva"Kunal Ganjawala, Deepanshi Nagar, Padmanabh Gaikwad5:17
3."Sapna Hai Sach Hai"Abhay Jodhpurkar, Shreya Ghoshal5:26
Total length:16:48

Release and reception

The film was released on 6 December 2019 in theatres and on 14 February 2020 on Netflix.

Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 43% by critics. Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote "Panipat is an honest attempt at recreating the war that we only read in history books until now. It’s a tribute to the Maratha community in its truest form and even it was shorter by an hour, it could have had the same impact". The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Panipat delves into a significant chapter in history and is a war drama that lauds the unshakable bravery, courage and the strong principles of the Maratha's". India Today gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Ashutosh Gowariker may not be able to do grandeur like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but he can do war. Yet, a lacklustre cinematography and terrible CGI mars this solid attempt. It would have worked 10 years ago".

Namrata Joshi of The Hindu wrote "Gowariker may have taken liberties with history, but doesn’t play around with the form. He sticks to the tried and tested, the long and langourous and old-fashioned". Bollywood Hungama gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Panipat throws light on an important chapter of Indian history with the battle scenes as its USP". Zee News gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "The film is a great effort by Gowariker and deserves to be watched for some impeccable performances and adrenaline-pumping action".

News18 gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Panipat, a film about Maratha warrior Sadashiv Rao Bhau who staves off Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali, disappoints only because of a linear screenplay that fails to rouse dramatic emotions so important to historicals". NDTV gave 2 out of 5 stars stating "The burden on Arjun Kapoor is too heavy for him though he rises manfully to the challenge. Panipat definitely isn't Mohenjo Daro. But is that saying much? It will take three hours of your life and a whole lot of patience to sit through this laboured film". Deccan Chronicle gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Directors like Gowariker do no service to the nation or their audience by twisting the truth, ignoring military, diplomatic, common sense follies and rewriting history with jingoistic fervour".

Box office

Panipat's opening day domestic collection was ₹4.12 crore. On the second day, the film collected ₹5.78 crore. On the third day, the film collected ₹7.78 crore, taking the total opening weekend collection to ₹17.68 crore.

As of 10 January 2020, with a gross of ₹40.81 crore in India and ₹8.48 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of ₹49.29 crore.

Controversies

Portrait of Ahmad Shah Durrani in Afghan Costume

BBC News and Al Jazeera reported that the film received criticism from different parts of the world, especially from Afghanistan since Ahmad Shah Abdali is the national hero and the founder of modern day Afghanistan. Afghan viewers pointed that the film's portrayal of Abdali was that of an Arab, rather than an Afghan. Critics linked the rising number of Bollywood films with negative Muslim characters, such as the portrayal of Alauddin Khilji as a cruel and vicious ruler in the film Padmaavat (2018), as an attempt by the industry executives to align with India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, a Hindu nationalist party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Panipat trailer depicted Ahmed Shah Durrani as a ruthless and brutal ruler and Afghans as 'battle-hardened, blood-thirsty savages'. While the film presented Marathas as "sophisticated and righteous". Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai, Naseem Sharifi, said that 'Afghans would not tolerate any insult to Ahmad Shah Durrani'. Afghan journalists stated that the film will create more Islamophobia and racism towards Afghans. The Telegraph India reported that films like Padmaavat (2018), Kesari (2019) and Panipat have stereotyped and vilified Afghans as brutal, cold-blooded and treacherous. Afghanistan's Ambassador to India, Tahir Qadiri, claimed that he was in contact with Indian officials and have shared the Afghan concerns with them. Ajmal Alamzai, the cultural attache at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi, claimed that he had made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the director of the film. Pajhwok Afghan News reported that the Panipat film trailer depicted the Maratha Empire as victorious in the Third Battle of Panipat despite the fact that it was Ahmad Shah Durrani, who had won the battle. Khaama Press, another Afghan newspaper, reported that some Afghan social media users have welcomed the film as reality while others criticised it and claimed that parts of history have been forged in favour of specific groups.

See also

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