Priyanka Chopra in a still from Bajirao Mastani.
Mumbai:
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is playing the role of Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani, said that she has a very challenging role in the film which she took on only for director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
"I did this film for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I know you all will ask me, 'Mastani is played by Deepika (Padukone) and Bajirao is played by Ranveer (Singh). So why did you do this film?' Let me tell you, I was the first person to be cast in this film. I remember Sanjay came to me with this script and he was clear he wanted me to do this film," said Priyanka. (Also Read: Anyone Better Than Deepika-Ranveer as Bajirao Mastani? Priyanka Answers)
"I thought Kashibai's character was very heart-breaking. This is a feminine character and it was very challenging for me to do the role. It's a special film for me. I am just super excited to be part of it," she added. (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Reveals Who Was Finalised First For Bajirao Mastani)
Kashibai was the first wife of Peshwa general Bajirao I.
"It was not easy to do this role. I wanted to get the Maharashtrian accent right and there were many dramatic scenes which I used to take back home. I am generally a switch on and off actor but this character was very heart-wrenching," she said. (Also Read: Why Priyanka Chopra 'Broke Down' on Bajirao Mastani Sets)
The film is slated to release on December 18.
"I did this film for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I know you all will ask me, 'Mastani is played by Deepika (Padukone) and Bajirao is played by Ranveer (Singh). So why did you do this film?' Let me tell you, I was the first person to be cast in this film. I remember Sanjay came to me with this script and he was clear he wanted me to do this film," said Priyanka. (Also Read: Anyone Better Than Deepika-Ranveer as Bajirao Mastani? Priyanka Answers)
"I thought Kashibai's character was very heart-breaking. This is a feminine character and it was very challenging for me to do the role. It's a special film for me. I am just super excited to be part of it," she added. (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Reveals Who Was Finalised First For Bajirao Mastani)
Kashibai was the first wife of Peshwa general Bajirao I.
"It was not easy to do this role. I wanted to get the Maharashtrian accent right and there were many dramatic scenes which I used to take back home. I am generally a switch on and off actor but this character was very heart-wrenching," she said. (Also Read: Why Priyanka Chopra 'Broke Down' on Bajirao Mastani Sets)
The film is slated to release on December 18.
