Ever since the official announcement of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati has been made, there have been talks about the casting. In the film, Ranveer Singh essays the character of Alauddin Khilji, while Shahid Kapoor plays Raja Rawal Ratan Singh of Mewar and Deepika Padukone performs the role of and Rani Padmini of Chittorgarh.

Several reports are made that this is a two hero film and there have been issues in the cast regarding the same. Clearing the air and Shahid Kapoor pushed aside all the rumours. In a recent media interaction, Shahid cleared that the film is not about two heroes, it is about three principal characters.

Shahid stated that, “This is the stuff I’ve been reading in papers and I find it absurd when they say it is two hero film. The film has three principle characters. These are just ways of creating some kind of material which is exciting at some frivolous level.”

The actor further added, “It’s a great opportunity for all three of us. It’s a great role for Deepika, a fantastic role for Ranveer and great one for me. I am happy that the film has been cast the way it has and it is getting made.”