Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film on Alauddin Khilji and Padmavati. Post the mega success of his last directorial venture 'Bajirao Mastani', there is much speculation around Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next. Reliable sources tell us that the filmmaker is working on another historical drama, but with a difference.
Known for portraying tragic love stories on celluloid, Bhansali will, this time round, try his hand at an anti- hero project — it will be based on ruthless ruler Alauddin Khilji's obsession for Mewar queen Padmavati. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan, who will star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali. A source says, . It has been tentatively titled 'Padmavati'.
He had earlier directed an opera based on the same subject, which was highly appreciated in Paris and Rome. Select filmmakers from the world over had been invited by what's considered the world's most prestigious opera company. Also read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next with SRK to also star Ranveer Singh? According to legend, Alauddin heard of the unparalleled beauty of Padmavati, wife of Ratan Singh, and went to Chittor with an intention to siege the Chittor fort and see the Rani. Singh persuaded his wife to let the Sultan see her. When she gave her consent, Alauddin saw her reflection in a mirror. On seeing the beauty of the queen, Alauddin was determined to get her for his harem.
But that was not to be. Eventually, Padmavati performed jauhar (self- immolation of queens and female royals of Rajput kingdoms when faced with defeat at the hands of an enemy). The Folly. In an earlier interview with hitlist, SLB had admitted to have met Salman Khan but did not divulge details.
So, who will star in this ambitious project? Watch this space. Our pick. It will be interesting to see Randeep Hooda (left) or Salman Khan (right) play the menacing role of Alauddin Khilji. The former did a good job as a kidnapper in 'Highway' (2.
Salman, who has not played a negative character so far, might just surprise us. For the role of Padmavati, who was known for her disarming beauty and great courage, Deepika Padukone (left) or Kangana Ranaut (right) would be the ideal choice.
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