Not Deepika Padukone, TV Actress Divyanka Tripathi Was The First Actress To Play Rani Padmavati!

While the internet is abuzz with Ranveer Singh 's sensational look as Alauddin Khilji in Padmavati, Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's movie is the most awaited movie along with Salman Khan 's Tiger Zinda Hai. Deepika Padukone 's unibrow look gathered humungous praise from fans and her stunning outfits along with jewels are to watch out for! Meanwhile, we digged out a random fact that might leave you completely shocked, but it's true. 

Not Deepika, but TV's popular actress Divyanka Tripathi aka Ishita Bhalla from Yeh Hai Mohabbatein has played the role of Rani Padmavati even before SLB started filming his movie. Divyanka was a part of a movie called Lala Hardol in which she essayed the role of Rani Padmavati of Bundelkhand. Check out her picture and an old video interview where she speaks about the movie and her character.