An Update On Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Deepika Padukone's Upcoming Film

Back in 2019, star director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had made an announcement regarding his upcoming collaboration with Deepika Padukone after the grand release of another stellar project with Alia Bhatt. After this announcement people started making rumors and making speculations regarding the remaining cast and crew of 'Baiju Bawra'. Recently, while asked about further details about this film, a crew member opened up to an entertainment media. He stated, "Ever since Bhansali decided to revisit Baiju Bawra, he was clear on getting Deepika on board the film to play the role of dacoit queen, Roopmati, from the 1952 original. Both Deepika and SLB have done multiple meetings to discuss the film and the character and the talks are in the advanced stage at the moment. The paperwork is yet to be done and things will be locked once both the stakeholders mutually agree on certain aspects. Given the way things are proceeding at the moment, it's going to be a yes from DP."

He then further added, "While Bhansali is currently working on the edit and post-production of Gangubai, there is a team in his workplace that taking tiny steps in the prep work of Baiju Bawra. Conversations with other actors, who are expected to be a part of the film are also in progress. An official announcement will be made once the entire cast that SLB wants is locked."