Shahid Kapoor REACTS on threats received by Deepika and SLB

Essaying the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial 'Padmavati', Shahid Kapoor expressed his disappointment over the threats received by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-star Deepika Padukone who plays Rani Padmini in the film.

The controversies around Shahid's upcoming film Padmavati is seen getting ugly by each passing day. A few days ago, a Rajput organisation announced a sum of Rs 5 crore to be awarded to those who behead director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actress Deepika Padukone.

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Shahid who was present at the Indian Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2017 opening ceremony today reacted to the threats received by Sanjay Sir and Deepika. He expressed, "Any kind of conversation which is violent in nature is not nice. It is not in good taste. I think it is absolutely uncalled for and unfortunate".

The actor was further asked on what Sanjay Leela Bhansali has to say over the matter, he responded saying, "Well, I don't want to be standing here representing him and what he wants to say. I think he has put out a video which clarified the biggest issue people had with the film. So that part has been clarified. He will speak as in when he chooses to speak; I don't want to be putting words in his mouth".

Finally, Shahid was asked about the status of Padmavati's release, to which he stated, "I am hoping for sooner than later. And I am sure some solution will happen soon. The process of certification has started, the film is being submitted, all the paper works are through. Having said that I am not Viacom, I am not Mr. Bhansali. I am not directly engaged in these conversations and these processes. I am an actor and I can share the information I have".

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(Credits: Times Now)