SRK to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in period film?
Rumours have been aplenty about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film. With no official confirmation, the speculation continues.
According to DNA India, Shah Rukh Khan will play one of the protagonists in the period film titled ‘Padmavati’. It is also expected Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will play the other two characters in the much talked about film. However, sources say that SLB is working on two scripts – one with Khan and the other with Singh – they will not be a part of the same film.
A trade analyst said to the tabloid, ���While Padmavati is being pitched as an anti-hero film, it is all about Padmavati, a heroine-centric film. It won�۪t interest SRK. SLB met Khan on Sunday and the two are in talks for a role. But it�۪s most likely for another film. Shah Rukh has played an anti-hero many times before. From Bazigaar to Don to Fan. Why would he act in a film that belongs to the leading lady? Also, he has two films to start. Imtiaz Ali�۪s next as well as Aanand L Rai�۪s dwarf film. SLB has already announced the release date of Padmavati for next year, which means the shooting should start this year. SRK simply doesn�۪t have the dates for it.�
A source further added, ���It�۪s more likely that Ranveer will do the role. For him, playing the anti-hero is something new and exciting. Besides, he�۪d happily do a heroine-centric film if Deepika is playing the queen. And he has not signed any film apart from Befikre, so he has the dates.�
Keep it with BizAsia for the official confirmation.
