Padmavati has been in controversies since its inception. The magnum opus project directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali has irked several political and religious outfits owing to a rumored dream sequence between Rani Padmavati and Allauddin Khilji in the film. Rubbishing the reports, amidst much tension, SLB has come out with a video where he has cleared the stance, once and for all.

There is no interaction whatsoever between the characters played by Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, states Bhansali who further adds, "Through this video, I want to tell you all something. Padmavati has been made with a lot of responsibility and hard work. I have always been inspired by Rani Padmini’s story and this film is just a tribute to her honour and courage. But because of some rumours, the film is being dragged into a controversy. The rumour is of Rani Padmini and Allaudin Khilji having a dream sequence. I have clarified it earlier and I am doing it again through this video that there is no scene in the film which will hurt anyone’s sentiments. We have kept the honour of Rajputs intact. So, there are no such scene or any sort of dream sequence which would hurt anyone. Thank you.” Even Ranveer, who is essaying the anti-hero role of Khilji, stated to Filmfare in an exclusive interview, “I have no scenes with her in this film at all. But it’s nice to have someone you can confide in. It’s comforting.”

The film has been under the radar since the time of its making. The tension around the project has surmounted to a point where gossip mill is abuzz that SLB might have to push his film's release date which will be a huge blow to everyone associated with the project. With Padmavati scheduled for December 1 release, the film will see Shahid Kapoor in the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh. Padmavati seeks to glorify the tale of the sacrifice of Queen Padmini of Mewar.