Deepika Padukone ignores questions on ‘Padmavati’ controversy

Deepika Padukone will next be seen teaming up with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the third time after ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’ and ‘Bajirao Mastani’ in ‘Padmavati‘.

The actress will share screen with Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in the film,which has been stuck in controversies since a long time. The ‘Padmavati’ controversy had everyone talking, except for its lead actress. Recently at an event, Deepika was asked to comment on the attacks on filmmaker Bhansali and the controversy surrounding ‘Padmavati’. But Deepika chose to ignore the questions. (Also Read: Wow! Deepika Padukone to attend Cannes this year?)

The actress instead spoke about how she felt on working with Bhansali for the third time in a row. Deepika said, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings out the best in me as an actor. Working on ‘Padmavati’ with him brings out a creatively enriching feeling in me… The way he pushes you, challenges you… That’s what drives me to do his films.”

Deepika further added, “It is difficult as an actor to work with someone you have worked for so long. It’s challenging for both the director and actor to bring something new to the table every time they come together. Even when he worked with Ranveer (Singh) in ‘Ram Leela’ and ‘Bajirao Mastani’, it was a similar feeling and these films are classic examples. We hope we are able to deliver something different for the audience this time again with ‘Padmavati’.”

What do you guys think about Deepika keeping mum over the ‘Padmavati’ fiasco?