Sanjay Leela Bhansali plans to screen ‘Padmavati’ at Cannes 2017

Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s ‘Padmavati’ is tentatively scheduled to go on floors next month. Bhansali usually likes to take time with his films so can he bring his usual grandeur. But this time, a deadline for ‘Padmavati’ has already been set. The filmmaker wants it to be ready by May next year.

The reason is credited to Cannes 2017, as the makers are planning to showcase the film there.

“After finalising the cast, Bhansali has been meeting the actors to discuss their characters in detail and monitor their prep. The work on music and other departments had begun long ago. His target is to wrap up the film as soon as possible and screen it at Cannes,” a source told a daily.

“Padmavati has managed to create a lot of buzz for its subject as well as casting. This project is close to Bhansali’s heart and so, he wants to have a grand launch. He is trying to finish shooting and post production by May,” they added.

As per the reports that have been doing rounds, Deepika Padukone will be playing the title role in ‘Padmavati’ while Ranveer Singh will essay the character of Allauddin Khilji. Reports also suggest that Shahid Kapoor will be brought aboard for playing Deepika’s on-screen husband, Rawal Ratan Singh.

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