Baiju Bawra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next is likely to have Deepika Padukone play a Dacoit. Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt in the lead, directed by Bhansali is all set to release soon.
“Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been fine-tuning his script for the past one year. He has been very clear about getting Deepika on board to play the dacoit queen Roopmati from the 1952 original. Both Deepika and Bhansali have discussed the film and character at length and are in the advanced stage now. The paperwork is yet to be completed and given how things are proceeding it’s going to be a yes from Deepika Padukone“, a source says.
Baiju Bawra, Sanjay Bhansali is likely to rope in Deepika Padukone for the Dacoit Queen Role
The source added that the film is expected to go on floors by mid-2022. “Conversations with other actors, who are expected to be a part of the film, is also in progress. An official announcement will be made once the entire cast that Bhansali wants comes on board”, the source said.
Apart from Roopmati, the other key characters of Baiju Bawra include Baiju, Gauri, Tansen and Akbar.
Previously, Deepika and Bhansali have collaborated on films such as Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.