Deepika-Ranveer in Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’
The “Ram-Leela” couple is back! Actress Deepika Padukone will play historical character Mastani with Ranveer Singh playing Bajirao Peshwa in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Bajirao Mastani”.
The casting of Ranveer and Deepika puts an end to months of speculation about who would play the role. Besides Ranveer, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn were the strongest contenders for Bajirao’s role.
As for Mastani, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif were also considered.