Aishwarya and Bhansali to collaborate on Padmavati?

Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali has repeated his lead cast of 'Bajirao Mastani', Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, in his next film 'Padmavati'. And it seems that he is set to repeat another of his actors with whom he has worked with on numerous films.

Buzz is that Sanjay’s self-proclaimed muse Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will also do a special appearance in the movie. The two had previously collaborated on 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Devdas' and 'Guzaarish'.

Now, keeping Ash’s persona in mind, Bhansali has reportedly written a solo-performance song for the former beauty queen.

A source close to the development told Dna, “Bhansali spoke to Ash and they both are really keen to make it work. The song will be filmed during a 15-20 day schedule, which includes rehearsals at a suburban studio. Ash also has a few dialogues…This (the song) will be completely different from any thing seen before,” the source added.

‘Padmavati’ is already making headlines for its strong star cast and larger-than-life sets.

While Ranveer plays the onscreen authoritative ruler Khilji, Shahid Kapoor will be the titular character’s, played by Deepika Padukone, husband Raja Ratan Singh.