FINALLY! Shahid Kapoor Gets Candid About The Padmavati Controversy

Shahid Kapoor finally opens up on the Padmavati controversy. The film is one of the most anticipated movies of his career after Udta Punjab. The actor candidly talked about the controversy, death threats to his co-star Deepika Padukone and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

In a recent interview with Asian Age, Shahid Kapoor was asked about the situation after the release date of the film was deferred, “I don’t think it has worsened. It’s taking longer than what anyone anticipated; in the normal course of things, it doesn’t take so long. We were all surprised by the turn of events. Everyone is aware that the release date has been deferred. Things aren’t extremely bad, but it’s very strange that people are choosing to decide what’s in the film without watching it; it’s very weird. I have been saying all along that you have to watch the film before forming an opinion. Why do you have so many preconceived notions about the film without knowing the facts of its content?”

When Shahid Kapoor was asked to comment on Karni Sena’s death threats to Deepika Padukone, “It’s in terrible taste. I’m surprised there are such things being said about a lady; I’m shocked,” he said.

When Shahid Kapoor spoke about abandoning promotions in the absence of a release date. “I had just started promoting the film with a radio trail, and it had to be stopped,” Shahid added. “However, once we get a release date, we will be everywhere.”