Ranveer is now Khilji for me: SRK

Mumbai Feb 3 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan praised filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali s magnum opus "Padmaavat" and said that actor Ranveer Singh is now Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji for him.

Shah Rukh on Friday treated his fans to a question and answer session where Ranveer wrote to the "Chennai Express" star: "Shah Rukh Khan Hi bhai! Anxious for you to see ‘Padmaavat ."

Shah Rukh 52 who is currently busy shooting for Aanand L. Rai s upcoming film "Zero" replied: "So sorry did not realise it was you because now you are Khilji for me. Bahut acchhi picture hai bhai (It is a very good film)..I saw it and loved it."

The film is based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi s poem "Padmavat". It also stars Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.

--IANS
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