Padmavati stars Deepika Padukone as protagonist Rani Padmavati while actors Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh and play Padmavati's husband Raja Ratan Singh and Alauddin Khilji respectively. Actor Sanjay Dutt is also expected to make a special appearance in the period film.
In a state of shock!deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday's events!#Padmavati
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
As Padmavati I can assure you that there is absolutely no distortion of history.#Padmavati
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
Our only endeavour is & has always been to share with the world the story of this courageous & powerful woman in the purest form there is.
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 28, 2017
Meanwhile, Ranveer said: "We are making Padmavati keeping in mind the sensitivities and emotions of the people of Rajasthan and the Rajput community."
As a team, we are making 'Padmavati' keeping in mind the sensitivities and emotions of the people of Rajasthan and the Rajput community.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Sanjay Sir is one of the most accomplished & authentic filmmakers we have in India, & he wont ever do anything to hurt anyones feelings.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
Whats happened is very unfortunate. We hope the people of Rajasthan will understand & empathise with our intentions & give us their support.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 28, 2017
"Violence is unacceptable. This incident has shocked me," tweeted Shahid Kapoor.
Very very sad. Words do fall short and feel too little to express feelings. Violence is unacceptable. This incident has shocked me.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 28, 2017
We need to look deep within as a society, as a country, as a people. Where are we headed.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 28, 2017
Sanjay bhansali is a film maker who the country should be proud of. You will know when u see #padmavati the dignity he brings to it.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 28, 2017
And my only regret is that I wasn't by his side when this happened.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 28, 2017
"It's appalling to hear what happened to Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I'm so saddened," wrote Priyanka Chopra, who has worked with the director in Bajirao Mastani. "This is the time for all us as an industry to stand by our people and fraternity," tweeted Karan Johar. "Appalled and horrified by what happened on SLB set. NO amount of diff of opinion or disagreement justifies this pathetic behaviour (sic)," read Anushka's tweet. "Did random people enter another person's workplace and raise their hand on him because they decide they don't like what he does? I am enraged!" Hrithik Roshan wrote on Twitter.
It's appalling to hear what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali .im so saddened..Violence is not what our forefathers taught us..
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) January 27, 2017
How do you take justice in your hands without knowing what the facts are. Shameful! So much for Karni Sena's reputation. With you Sanjay!
— Rishi Kapoor -"Book" (@chintskap) January 28, 2017
Did random people enter another persons workplace n raise their hand on him because dey decide dey don't like what he does? I am enraged!!!
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 27, 2017
Mr. Bhansali , Sir. I stand with you. This is so infuriating!!!!
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 27, 2017
Appalled & horrified by what happened on SLB set.NO amount of diff of opinion or disagreement justifies this pathetic behaviour. Shameful!
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) January 27, 2017
Karan issued a series of tweets, in which he mentioned: "Thoughts of what has transpired with Sanjay Bhansali today are just not leaving me." So did actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who made a plea to unite against any sort of "bullying." "My fellow film folk, if we do not unite now against these recurring incidents of bullying, it's going to get much worse," tweeted Farhan.
Am appalled at what has happened with Sanjay Bhansali....this is the time for all us as an industry to stand by our people and fraternity!!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2017
Thoughts of what has transpired with Sanjay Bhansali today are just not leaving me!! Feeling helpless and angry!! This cannot be our future!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2017
If u don't like what he's making, don't watch his film. What's with the violence?? Apart from a vulgar display of self righteousness..
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 27, 2017
My fellow film folk, if we do not unite now against these recurring incidents of bullying, it's going to get much worse. #IstandbySLB
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 27, 2017
Actresses Shabana Azmi, Alia Bhatt, Huma Qureshi and Sonam Kapoor also tweeted in support of the director. Sonam made her debut with Mr Bhansali's 2007 film Saawariya.
Film industry must stand as 1 n do whatever it takes to ensure that d reprehensible attack on SLB becomes a flashpoint for goondagiri 2 stop
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) January 28, 2017
What happened on Padmavati sets is appalling and heinous. Is this the state of the world.
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) January 27, 2017
What happened on the sets of Padmavati is ridiculous.
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 27, 2017
There is such a thing as creative freedom and cinematic license.
Artists (or anyone!) can not be at the mercy of goons.
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 27, 2017
The same man has entertained you with his genius work for 20 years. Why the sudden distrust? Disgusting to see how he has been attacked.
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) January 28, 2017
I agree with you @karanjohar ! We need to stand together & stand firm against this nonsense . Enough is enough ! #istandwithsanjaybhansali https://t.co/SI7hYOsH0L
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) January 27, 2017
Sad to see how people have become 2day. Violence is never the medium4 communication. There are others ways to make a point.#SanjayBhansali
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) January 27, 2017
I am appalled and deeply saddened to hear that #SanjayLeelaBhansali was attacked. There are non violent ways to protest, this is criminal.
— Soha Ali Khan (@sakpataudi) January 28, 2017
Shocked by the attack on #SanjayLeelaBhansali ... Shame! These hooligans must be stopped .. who gives them the right to behave like this
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) January 27, 2017
Meanwhile, actress Renuka Sahane wrote a lengthy post on Facebook, describing the incident as "appalling and horrifying:"
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is best known for films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Guzaarish, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, and Bajirao Mastani. Mr Bhansali won National Award for 2016 period drama Bajirao Mastani, also starring Deepika and Ranveer.
