Without mincing words, Shahid Kapoor revealed how he felt to be side-lined during the shoot of Padmaavat. He never mentioned the names of his co-stars Deepika Padukone or Ranveer Singh but made it clear that there was a lack of bonhomie and respect on set, as if he was being treated as an outsider. This naturally evoked public debate among his fans and critics over the supposed tensions. It explains Shahid’s claims, dynamics between the actors, and how pre-existing bonding among Deepika, Ranveer, and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali could lead to such situations. The paper then analyzes how such allegations would impact Bollywood collaborations.