Sanjay Leela Bhansali invites Bajirao Peshwa’s family on ‘Bajirao Mastani’ sets

Bollywood’s high profile filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an ode to Peshwa Bajirao on his 315th anniversary invited the 10th and 11th generation of Baji Rao I on the sets of his magnum opus ‘Bajirao Mastani’. The movie is a historical romance based on the life of the brave Peshwa.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali arranged for their visit to Pune, where the sets of Bajirao Mastani have been created. Peshwa Bajirao’s family interacted with the cast and also contributed with anecdotes on the era long past gone.

Sources said, “Around 13 members from Bajirao’s family came from Pune. They were welcomed with garlands. They were excited about meeting the cast. They also praised Bhansali for the grand set.”

An excited Bhansali added, “It was amazing to meet the members of the Peshwa family on Monday. It was Peshwa Bajirao’s 315th birth anniversary. The experience was really fulfilling for me as a film-maker. Ranveer and Deepika as a sweet gesture “gifted Paithani saris to the female members of the family, and shawls to the men.”

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra starrer ‘Bajirao Mastani’ is slated to release on 18th December, 2015!