Upala KBR (DNA; February 15, 2014)

After Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is now set to revisit his dream project Bajirao Mastani. He has been trying to make this film for years now but it never went on the floor because the director was never fully satisfied with the lead pairing. This time around he seems to be convinced of finding his Bajirao and Mastani in Ajay Devgn and Deepika Padukone.

Bajirao Mastani is based on the epic love story of the renowned Maratha general and his half-Muslim second wife Mastani. The film is very close to Bhansali’s heart and is a story he has been waiting to tell. Originally, he had planned the film with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. He has tried to revive the project a few times but it didn’t work out. Now he believes is the right time to start the film.

An insider says that currently the filmmaker is travelling to scout locales for his magnum opus and will take a call after he returns. As of now he feels that the Ajay-Deepika are most suited for his film as they not only make a fresh pair but also Ajay fits the part of the Maratha general perfectly.