Deepika Padukone has returned back from Cannes Film Festival and will soon resume shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati . As per the rumours, Deepika having signed Vishal Bhardwaj's next opposite Irrfan Khan.

On Vishal Bhardwaj, DP said, "I haven’t worked with him yet so I can’t talk much. But as an audience, I can say it is fascinating to see the kind of films he does. As an actor, I would love to work with him. It will be extremely challenging and very exciting to be working with him."

If thing goes all okay then DP will play the role of Mafia Queen Rahima Khan and Irrfan will play a local gangster who loves her.

Also Irrfan Khan had said, "I think let the official announcement happen. I will be able to talk only when it is finalized. Apart from that, I had a great time working with Deepika Padukone and I am always waiting for a chance to work with her again. Haven't had a better experience with a co-star than with Deepika. It was the happiest time I have had."

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