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Priyanka Chopra on Padmavati row: I know this film will come out
Actor Priyanka Chopra hopes the controversy surrounding Padmavati clears up soon and people get to witness the magnum opus in all its glory. Priyanka, who featured in a song (Ram Chahe Leela) in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela: RamLeela (2013) and essayed a fullfledged role as Kashibai in his film Bajirao Mastani (2015), said she would always stand by the filmmaker. The period drama, Padmavati, is yet to receive a certificate from the CBFC. Several Rajput outfits and political leaders have accused the director of “distorting historical facts” in the movie. Starring Deepika Padukone in the title role, with Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, the film was earlier scheduled to Release in theatres on December 1. “I have an incredible relationship with Sanjay sir and I admire him tremendously. I know this film will come out and people will see the art behind it. They just need to make sure that everything is sorted. I will always stand not only by Sanjay sir but also Deepika, Ranveer and Shahid for the film,” Priyanka said at an event where she reportedly charged 5 crore for a performance. Trashing these reports which claimed her to be the highest-paid performer, she said she never talks about her remuneration.
Priyanka congratulated her Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) co-star Anushka Sharma, who tied the knot with Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli in Italy on December 11. The Quantico star also extended greetings to actor-friend Meghan Markle on her engagement to British royal Prince Harry.
Talking about the muchanticipated wedding, the 35year-old actor said, “I don’t know about the wedding, I don’t know about that but of course I have spoken to her (Meghan) and I am extremely happy for her. It is a fairytale for both Meg and Anushka. Two people, who I know really, had (/will have) fairytale weddings. It is really great to see.”