Ranveer Singh stands by 'Padmavati' 200%

Ranveer Singh stands by Padmavati' 200%

Actor was tight lipped about the controversy surrounding the film, but expressed his support for director Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Actor Ranveer Singh, one of the three lead actors of Padmavati, on Tuesday said he stands by the movie and its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

"I am 200 percent with the film and I stand by it as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Given that it is very sensitive time right now, I have been specifically asked not to say anything. Whatever official communication with regards to the film needs to be made, you will receive it from the producers, Singh told the media.

The actor was wary of talking about the movie at the launch of a store in Mumbai.

Before any further questions could be asked about Padmavati, Singh said: "Thank you very much for coming out today and before some ruckus happens here, I need to get out of here.

The actor plays Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji in the movie, which Bhansali says is a tribute to the valour of Rajput queen Padmavati. The film is in the eye of a storm following protests from conservative groups over alleged tampering of historical facts a contention Bhansali has denied repeatedly.

The release of the film, which was earlier slated for December 1, has been deferred as the filmmakers are yet to secure a censor certificate