Shahid is gaining muscle, not fat for role in Padmavati - Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor

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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor who is playing a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming "Padmavati" said that he was gaining muscle to get the perfect look for his character in the film. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

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On media reports which said the actor was gaining weight for the film, Shahid clarified, "Since I am playing a Rajput warrior in the film, keeping the time period and look in mind, Sanjay sir suggested to gain muscle to portray such personality. So yes, I am gaining muscle, but not fat for my role in 'Padmavati'." (Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

In This Pic : Shahid Kapoor, Padmavati

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Shahid's film had faced protest during the shooting in Rajasthan by a regional political group. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

In This Pic : Shahid Kapoor, Padmavati

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To a question if the director planned to bring any changes in the script of the film after the protest, Shahid said, "All I want the film should get completed and people should want it and decide on what the film is. I will be resuming for shooting soon." (Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

In This Pic : Shahid Kapoor, Padmavati

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Shahid was present at the launch of the premium innerwear brand Eazy by Sirtext as a brand ambassador.

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