During Fanney Khan promotions in 2018, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said that she was the first choice for Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.
Aishwarya: "Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted me to do Bajirao Mastani but he didn’t get the Bajirao for me. He wanted me to do Padmaavat, but could not get the Khilji for me, at the casting time. So, that’s how it didn’t happen."
However, Sanjay Leela Bhansali immediately issued a statement completing contradicting Aishwarya.
Bhansali's statement:
Apparently Bhansali is quite miffed with the reports and has reportedly said that no such film was offered to Aishwarya.
"It was also reported that Aishwarya was offered Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat, both of which are untrue. When Bajirao Mastani was first announced over a decade ago, it was with Kareena Kapoor Khan. Padmaavat too was offered only to Deepika Padukone, who was the first choice. Aishwarya has not been offered any Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed film after Guzaarish. The filmmaker is wondering where these rumours are stemming from."
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