Whenever there is a discussion about great directors in Bollywood, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s name is always mentioned. He has created some of the most remarkable historical, drama, action, and romance films. From Hum dil de chuke sanam to Gangubai Kathiawadi, he has directed several masterpieces. However, did you know that for his 2018 film PadmaavatBhansali did not write a dedicated script for the heroine’s role?
Due to this, Bollywood’s powerhouse actress Kangana Ranaut turned down the film. Reportedly, she rejected the offer because her character did not have a well-defined role beyond just getting ready and looking glamorous on screen.
A recent video of Kangana Ranaut has been shared on an Instagram account where she reveals that she was offered the role of Padmavati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat. However, when she asked the director about the heroine’s role, he responded that there was no script and that the hero would simply watch her as she got ready in front of the mirror.
In the video, Kangana, in her bold style, adds that when she eventually watched the film, she felt that all the female characters were just getting ready throughout the movie. This video is going viral on social media, garnering thousands of likes. While some people agree with Kangana’s statement, others are criticising her remarks.
After Kangana Ranaut, the role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film was offered to Deepika Padukone, who made the film even more special with her performance. Padmaavat became one of the biggest blockbusters of 2018, with Deepika portraying the role of Rani Padmavati. Shahid Kapoor played Maharawal Ratan Singh, while Ranveer Singh delivered a powerful performance as Sultan Alauddin Khilji.
However, before its release, Padmaavat faced significant controversy and protests, leading to a change in its title.
