There are rumours from the time when Sanjay Leela Bhansali approached Shahid for prominent role as Ranveer is playing in 'Padmavati' that there is cold war started between the two male lead actors. But Shahid finally come forward and deny all such issues.

Shahid said, "This is the stuff I have been reading in papers and I find it absurd when people say it is ‘two hero’ film. Even Udta Punjab had two heroes and two heroines. This film has three principle characters. To say it’s a two hero project is just a way of creating some kind of material which is exciting at a very frivolous level."

"It’s a great opportunity for all three of us. It’s a great role for Deepika, it’s a fantastic role for Ranveer and great role for me. I am so happy that the film has been cast the way it has and it is getting made. I hope we come out with a great cinematic experience for the audience because that is what all of us want," added Shahid.