With excitement around the project soaring, sources from the unit reveal, "Sanjay Leela Bhasali is really happy with the sizzling chemistry shared between the lead actors Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone." The task master director Sanjay is very happy with the way the shoot is going. The source further adds, "We were shooting a song sequence last night and both Shahid and Deepika were superb and the entire crew along with director Sanjay Leela Bhasali gave a standing ovation to the duo."
Going by Shahid's Instagram it looks like the actor is working on his body. He is busy shooting for Padmavati at night and through the day is working on his body. He has gotten so deep into the skin of character, a close friend reveals he doesn't answer his phone or messages for days on end.
The period drama stars Shahid Kapoor as Raja Ratan Singh Rawal of Chittor, Deepika as queen of Chittor, Rani Padmavati. The kind of talent working in and on this film it is touted to be the most sought after project for anyone in Bollywood.