Deepika says 'yes' to being paid more than Ranveer, Shahid
26 Jan 2018 3:48 PM GMT
Mumbai: Actor Deepika Padukone said "yes" when asked if she was paid more than co-stars Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor for the controversial film Padmaavat.
The actor spoke about it when she became part of TV show 'BFFs with Vogue', read a statement from channel Colors Infinity.
She became a part of the show with her sister Anisha. On the show's 'Say It or Strip It' segment, host and actor Neha Dhupia asked: "How much were you paid for Padmaavat?"
Deepika diplomatically avoided answering the question and chose to strip her earrings instead. The following question to Deepika was, "Were you paid more than Ranveer and Shahid?"
To that, Deepika said: "Yes".
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmaavat released in India on Thursday amidst much hullabaloo.
The film is based on 16th century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi's epic poem 'Padmavat' and glorifies the Rajput ethos of honour, bravery and sacrifice.
Deepika Padukone plays the central character of Rani Padmavati in the movie, for which she has received praises galore. Ranveer and Shahid, on the hand plays the role of Alauddin Khalji and Maharaja Rawal Ratan Singh, respectively.
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