Deepika Padukone cannot confirm her casting in Bhansali's Padmavati

Actress Deepika Padukone refused to comment on reports that she will one again be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next 'Padmavati', saying she is not in a position to confirm her casting.

There are reports that Bhasali will begin shooting the period drama in September. The film is based on oppressive ruler Alauddin Khilji’s obsession for Rani Padmavati.

Ranveer Singh will reportedly play Khilji, while Deepika, will take on the titular role.

In 2008, Bhansali went to Paris to direct the 1923 opera ballet 'Padmavati', written by Albert Rousselan, for the prestigious Theatre Du Chatelet.

The 'Bajirao Mastani' star, who has wrapped shooting her debut Hollywood film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage', however said she will begin shooting her next film in September.

“I will begin shooting in the next two months for my next Bollywood film. I can’t say which one,” Deepika said on the IIFA Green carpet.

On the other hand, Sanjay Leela Bhansali also preferred keeping mum when question about his next project. The 'Ram-Leela' director however hinted that he would immediately get back work for his next movie.

"No time to party; rather I would get back to the next one (project) and work hard," he said while interacting with the media at the post show press conference.

As per reports, 'Masaan' famed Vicky Kaushal has been finalised to play the leggy lass' husband in this love story.

If things fall into place then 'Padmavati' would be Deepika’s third film with Bhansali, having previously collaborated with the director on “Ram Leela” and 'Bajirao Mastani'.