Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut, who is currently earning praise for her performance in Emergency, recently revealed about being approached for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. In an interview, the actress revealed why she turned down the role, which was later played by Deepika Padukone.
Kangana recalled that Bhansali had approached her to play the lead role of Rani Padmavati. However, when he requested the script, the filmmaker refused, saying that he does not share scripts. Curious about the role, Kangana asked about the character’s arc, to which Bhansali reportedly replied, “In the film the heroine has to be dressed up all the time.
Taking a dig at Deepika’s role in the film, Kangana jokingly said, “Maine jab film dekhi toh sach main heroine sirf tayar hi ho rahi hai” (When I saw the film, I realized that the heroine is completely prepared. Was staying).
Kangana’s candid opinion on Padmaavat has delighted netizens, who are appreciating her wit. Social media is flooded with comments praising her humor and calling her the “queen of wit.” Fans appreciated her for her boldness and her ability to take up challenging roles and not just play showy roles.
Interestingly, Kangana is not alone in raising objections about the film. Shahid Kapoor, who plays the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh, has already expressed his dissatisfaction with his character in Padmavat. “I didn’t like myself,” he admitted in an interview. I was under a lot of stress. I feel like I’m stuck in a headspace. “Other people may have liked me, but not me.”
Shahid also shared his experience of feeling like an outsider on the sets, saying, “I am used to being the favorite of my filmmakers. This was the first time I felt like an outsider. The team had worked together before and it took time for me to get over that barrier.
Known for her fearless attitude and penchant for powerful characters, Kangana’s decision to reject Padmaavat is in line with her career path. From Queen to Manikarnika and now Emergency, the actress has consistently chosen roles with depth and substance.
