As the big Bollywood clash between “Dilwale” and “Bajirao Mastani” unfolded on Friday at theatres across the country amid protests by right-wing outfits, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus ‘Bajirao Mastani’ has managed to cross over Rs 11 crore on the first day at the box office.
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Despite the big clash, both the films opened to 100 per cent occupancy and will continue to do well as we have Christmas weekend followed by New Year.
Though, the movie is slightly slow and is within the range of ordinary to good, #bajirao11crfirstday was among the top Twitter trends on Saturday.
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“Bajirao Mastani” narrates the love story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani. While Ranveer and Deepika play the eponymous roles, Priyanka is seen playing Bajirao’s first wife Kashibai.