Shahid Kapoor on working with Bhansali in Padmavati: It's a privilege

Shahid Kapoor, who is gearing for the release of Padmavati, can't stop gushing about the period drama and its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

It's the first time that Sasha has collaborated with Bhansali and the actor has admitted that it has been sheer privilege for him to be directed by a director like him.

Shahid made the confession during a recent chat session with his fans on micro-blogging site Twitter, when he was asked about his experience collaborating with Bhansali.

He wrote, "Been a pleasure and a privilege."

Been a pleasure and a privilege.

— MaharawalRatan Singh (@shahidkapoor) September 26, 2017

Notably, Kapoor will be portraying the role of Raja Rawal Ratan Singh in Padmavati, opposite Deepika Padukone who will essay the titular role.

Padmavati also stars Ranveer Singh in the role of lead antagonist Alauddin Khilji.

The movie is slated to hit the screens on December 1.