Shahid Kapoor Feels Overlooked by Deepika and Ranveer During Padmaavat

In his recently held interview, Shahid Kapoor candidly shares his experiences while shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus, Padmaavat.

He himself gave a feeling of being an outsider on sets, which shows that he has been subtly kept away by co-stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

He never mentioned them but general thoughts created an aura of overshadowed and underrated as an artist as well as a human being.

“Sometimes you feel out of place in a setup, and that’s not always your fault,” Shahid said at a promotional event for another film, hinting at his Padmaavat experience.

His comments threw up questions on the dynamics of the film’s set and sparked intense public debate over the role of personal relationships in professional collaborations.

How does Shahid Kapoor view the whole episode: Feeling Ignored and Undermined

The words said by HR Shankar Mehra, about Deepika and Ranveer being friends for quite some time, seemed to say that even Shahid has been friends with them for quite a long time.

Shahid Kapoor quoted that with the atmosphere prevailing on set, he always felt like a newcomer when he was already an established actor in Bollywood.

He described how he was treated and gave it a tone as if there was no mutual respect and camaraderie between them.

The actor also hinted that his co-stars were overly competitive, aiming to outshine him in both performance and presence.

“I’m all for healthy competition, but it should never come at the cost of someone’s dignity,” Shahid mentioned in an earlier interview, adding fuel to speculation about his strained relationship with Deepika and Ranveer.

Though Shahid did not directly accuse them of intentional sidelining, his tone seemed to suggest that he felt they were more interested in their personal dynamics than a collaborative spirit.

Deepika, Ranveer, and Bhansali: A Pre-Existing Bond

Another reason for this might be that Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had already developed a relationship that was pretty well-set.

The trio had collaborated on the two massive hits, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela and Bajirao Mastani. This comfort would have automatically made Shahid feel like an outsider in a closely-knit team.

Reports indicate that Deepika and Ranveer had their private jokes for which they often derived ease on sets, which may have separated Shahid unintentionally.

Also, as Shahid started working with Bhansali in Padmaavat, he had to face the complex and rigorous directorial style for the first time, which may not have been easy for him to adapt, especially when his co-stars were already accustomed to it.

Public Reaction and Social Media Debate

Public reaction has begun to stir since Shahid Kapoor’s confessions went viral and divided public opinion.

Many fans sympathized with Shahid, believing that he was treated unfairly. A fan commented on social media, “Shahid Kapoor deserves better. He is an amazing actor, and it’s sad to hear about his experience.”.

However, others defended the couple by pointing out that intense on-screen chemistry and off-screen chemistry might not have been depicted correctly.

A critic also reminded everyone that an environment of competitions in Bollywood was a common reason and that Shahid’s feelings can be due to the immense pressure attached to working within a high-pressure production.

Yet, fan support even criticized how the performance in Maharawal Ratan Singh has fared good by his face against adversities.

“Even if he felt bench warmed, Shahid Kapoor’s performance in Padmaavat was nothing short of spectacular,” goes a tweet.

 Dynamics Set Production End

Interesting facts are coming from the production side of Padmaavat. Shooting was not easy, and the hectic schedule coupled with huge sets added to the pressure.

According to sources, though Shahid Kapoor was professional, he kept to himself during break times, unlike Deepika and Ranveer, who were very interactive.

Promotional interviews also revealed some undertones. In media events, the three seemed cordial but sharp observation could find that they were not warm in their interactions.

Body language and reactions from Shahid made people feel that he was holding himself back to not show too much enthusiasm and, thus, increased speculations regarding his not very friendly rapport with the co-stars.

Effects on the Film and Professional Relations

Though backstage tension was said to have brewed, Padmaavat went on to a landslide success with critical acclamation as well as monetary victory at the box office.

Deepika, as Rani Padmavati, and Ranveer, as Alauddin Khilji, were highly appreciated for their performances, whereas Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh was appreciated in terms of dignity and restraint.

However, the accusation by Shahid may change the perception of the film in retrospection. What was initially cheered as a glorious celebration of cooperative artistry in the movie could be darkened by these revelations to the production story of the film.

Professionally, the reported tensions raise several questions about Shahid’s ability to collaborate with the co-stars in future projects.

Given the nature of Bollywood, which often casts people in films based on personal relationships, such dynamics would affect their collaboration in the near future.

Lessons from Padmaavat: The Call for Professionalism

It is the glamour world of Bollywood, so much driven by ego and competitive sentiment, where an incident such as Padmaavat will finally bring to the fore the call for professionalism and mutual respect on sets.

While it is perfectly natural for actors to be competitive, it is equally important that all collaborators feel valued and respected.

Shahid Kapoor’s allegations remind us that personal dynamics can make all the difference in an actor’s experience and, by extension, performance.

Padmaavat reflects how professional relationships in Bollywood are so complicated through Shahid Kapoor’s confessions of having been relegated to the background during the movie.

Success speaks a lot about the collaboration, but the rumors of tension between Shahid, Deepika, and Ranveer speak of the struggles of handling egos and dynamics within a high-stakes project.

Finally, the industry needs to work toward creating an environment where all the actors feel respected equally so that art flourishes without personal conflicts taking over. For Shahid Kapoor, this could have been a learning curve, but his talent and resilience remain undeniable.

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