Bajirao Mastani

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Bajirao Mastani is a forthcoming Bollywood movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by A. R. Rahman. It is based on the life of Bajirao, his wife Kashibai and his mistress Mastani. It is a true life story.

When conceptualised, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had originally cast Aishwarya Rai for the role of 'Mastani', but personal differences with the lead for Bajirao (Salman Khan) prevented this from happening. Aishwarya Rai was simply unwilling to work with him due to personal problems. Bhansali abandoned the project, and went on to make Black with Rani Mukerji.

Bajirao was planned to be released in 2006. As of now, Bajirao Mastani has been put off. Bhansali has begun work on his next film, Saawariya which stars Sonam Kapoor, daughter to Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, son of Rishi Kapoor.

Recent reports state that Bhansali has revived Bajirao Mastani with actress Kareena Kapoor as Mastani and Salman Khan as Bajirao. The movie is planned to start shooting in 2007 after Bhansali finishes work on Saawariya.

Cast

Salman Khan ... Bajirao
Rani Mukerji ... Kashibai
Kareena Kapoor ... Mastani
Rekha ... Radha Bai

Trivia

Bhansali wanted Salman-Kareena pair to be screened first from his film. But when Kareena didn't wait for this stalled project and went ahead to do Kyon Ki (2005) with Salman Khan, Bhansali shut down this project.
Now, it is unsure whether the film will be made or not.
Bhansali plans to restart the film's shooting schedule after he has completed his work with Saawariya.