Padmaavat Re-release in Spotlight Amid Claims of Sanjay Leela Bhansali ‘Insulting’ Shahid Kapoor on Sets

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat, featuring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, is making headlines again as it gears up for a re-release in theaters. While fans eagerly await the return of the 2018 blockbuster, recent allegations by a purported team member claiming Bhansali "insulted" Shahid Kapoor on set have sparked controversy. The claim, which surfaced online, is gaining traction and raising eyebrows across social media.

A netizen, claiming to have worked on the film, alleged that Shahid Kapoor was sidelined during the shoot while Ranveer Singh, then at the height of his career, was favored. According to the Reddit comment, Shahid was reportedly given secondary shots while Ranveer avoided them. The post also suggested that when Shahid voiced his concerns, Bhansali not only dismissed them but allegedly insulted the actor. 'Shahid, giving all the shots if he said something, the director was not listening and he insults Shahid. Time matters,' the user wrote, igniting debate online.

Adding to the buzz, Shahid Kapoor recently reflected on a challenging phase in his career during a conversation with Raj Shamani. The actor shared that before the massive success of Kabir Singh, he felt undervalued and crushed. While he refrained from pointing fingers, he mentioned how certain situations made him feel "lesser" as both an artist and a person. Shahid stressed, however, that he never allowed himself to internalize those feelings of diminishment.

The re-release of Padmaavat also coincides with its seventh anniversary since its original release. The film, despite controversies and production delays, became a monumental success at the box office. Its powerful performances, lavish sets, and Bhansali’s direction left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

The makers have now confirmed that Padmaavat will hit the big screen again on February 6, 2025. Fans are thrilled to relive the cinematic spectacle, even as the behind-the-scenes revelations continue to grab headlines.