Shahid Kapoor To Play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj In A Period Drama? Here's What We Know...

Shahid Kapoor might be backing out from a few films reportedly, but there is no dearth of offers for the Kabir Singh actor. Now, it seems like he has been offered a period drama and he might play none other than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in this one.

If a report in Bollywood Hungama is to be believed, then producer Ashwin Varde has approached Shahid to play the role. A source said, "Ashwin Varde has joined hands with Lyca Productions who are soon going to make their foray in Bollywood in a big way. They are discussing multiple co-production ventures with producers and one of them is a mammoth period saga based on the life and triumphs of Chhatrapati Shivaji."

He further added, "Ashwin has approached Shahid Kapoor to star in the film. Shahid has loved the idea and if he says yes, this will be his second period saga after Padmaavat but unlike the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, he will play the titular role in this one. Shahid and Ashwin have worked together on Kabir Singh previously and they are now locking modalities before they sign the contract."

Well, we hope that Shahid Kapoor does give his nod for this one.