After Bhansali approached Shahid with the film, there were reports that all was not well between the “Bajirao Mastani” helmer and Ranveer.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed period drama “Bajirao Mastani” and "Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela", are among the most talked about movies. Bajirao Mastani successfully mopped up Rs 301 crore worldwide after it was released on December 18. Known for portraying tragic love stories on celluloid. According to reports, Ranveer has neither confirmed nor denied the news of him doing the much talked about Sanjay Leela Bhansali upcoming film.
Padmavati is an epic saga of Rani Padmavati and Deepika will be seen in the titular role. Whereas Ranveer Singh is likely to enact the role of Alauddin Khilji. When asked if Shahid would be a part of the film, a source close to the “Udta Punjab” actor only said that “he is rumored to be cast”.
There are speculations that Shahid will play the role of Deepika’s husband. Earlier, names of actors like Vicky Kaushal and Fawad Khan had also cropped up for the role.
There were rumors that Bhansali has decided to replace Ranveer as he had asked for script narration, but nothing official has come out so far from the makers.
