Deepika Padukone not keen on romancing a TV actor in ‘Padmavati’?

Deepika Padukone will be seen in the title role, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical romance film ‘Padmavati’, where Ranveer Singh will be portraying the role of Sultan Alauddin Khilji. However, the makers of the film are yet to finalize the actor who will play the role of Raja Rawal Ratan Singh, Rani Padmavati’s husband. It is said that SLB and the team were planning to rope in a TV actor, but Deepika is not keen on romancing an actor from the small screen.

‘Padmavati’ is a woman-centric film, where the character of Raja Rawal Ratan Singh is not a strong one, as he is almost always outdone by Sultan Alauddin, played by Ranveer. It’s doubtful whether an A-list actor would be keen on playing the role. A source stated, “Since Ranveer is playing the Sultan, the role of Rawal Singh also has to be of his takkar. Otherwise, the story won’t work.”

The shooting of the film will kickstart in September this year. An insider revealed, “The first schedule is with Deepika and her husband’s character. The scenes between Deepika and Ranveer are being shot separately as they never meet in the film. Initially, a TV actor was to be signed, but Deepika put her foot down. A random actor from television won’t do for her. While she has no scenes with Ranveer, she shares some intense romantic and lovemaking scenes with her husband, so she wants a big star as her hero.”

The source said, “Bhansali is in a fix as it’s tough to get the dates of any hero at such a short notice. So, the big question remains — who will play Raja Rawal Ratan Singh in ‘Padmavati’?”

Earlier, Vicky Kaushal was to play the role, but the actor and SLB decided to part ways as the makers felt he didn’t suit the character.

Well, let’s wait and watch as to who will bag the role eventually.

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Murtuza Iqbal

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