'Padmavati' diaries: Shahid Kapoor wraps up the first schedule

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is busy shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's periodical drama 'Padmavati', has wrapped up the first schedulde of the movie.

Sasha will be seen portray the role of Raja Rawal Ratan Singh in the movie opposite Deepika Padukone who plays titular role in 'Padmavati'.

The 'Udta Punjab' actor took it to Instagram to share the news.

Shahid shared a selfie flaunting his bearded look, and captioned it, "Night shoots and morning wraps. #padmavati first sched wraps today. Loving it."

Night shoots and morning wraps. #padmavati first sched wraps today. Loving it.

A photo posted by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) on Dec 20, 2016 at 2:02am PST

 

Interestingly, it has been a month that Kapoor started shooting for Bhansali's magnum opus.

Since then, the actor has been raking up the curiosity level amongst his fans as he shared stunning pics of his preparation for the movie.

According to the media reports, Sasha is undergoing severe sword fighting and horse riding training for his role of the Rajput king and has even hired trainers for the same.

"The actor wants to get everything right and bring more authenticity to his role. The actor is busy shooting at night for the film. He takes classes during the day," a source reportedly told a leading daily.

Notably, this is the first time Shahid has collaborated with ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and looks like he wants to give it his best shot.

Also starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, 'Padmavati' is touted to release in December next year.