Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, is set to return to theatres. The movie was a huge hit when it was first released in 2018.
As the re-release approaches, a claim from a netizen, said to be a team member, is gaining attention. The claim suggests that Bhansali ‘insulted’ Shahid Kapoor on set, sparking a lot of debate.
Shahid recently shared an experience where he felt ‘sidelined’ as a star before Kabir Singh’s success. This sparked a heated discussion, with a Reddit user, claiming to have worked on the sets of Padmaavat, revealing that while Ranveer Singh was at the height of his career, Shahid was facing a tough phase.
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The user claimed that the actor was left to handle secondary shots while Ranveer Singh avoided them. The comment also suggested that when Shahid spoke up, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wasn’t responsive and allegedly insulted him. The user wrote, “Shahid, giving all the shots if he said something, the director was not listening and he insults shahid. Time matters.”
In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani, Shahid Kapoor talked about a time when he felt crushed and undervalued, especially before the success of Kabir Singh. He shared that he was placed in situations that made him feel “lesser,” but emphasized that it wasn’t something anyone intentionally imposed on him.
The actor shared that, as both an artist and an individual, he was made to feel small at that time. However, he emphasized that he would never accept being diminished or feeling less than what he truly is.
Padmaavat, the historical epic starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, marks its 7th anniversary since release. Despite production challenges and controversies, the 2018 film became a huge hit. After some delays, the makers have confirmed that Padmaavat will be re-released in theaters on February 6, 2025.
