Aamir Khan, the perfectionist, is very clear that no one but Deepika Padukone would suit the part of Draupadi in his big-screen version of the Mahabharata. At least, that’s what he has been telling close friends and associates.
But, the question really is, will Deepika agree to be part of another epic story after what Padmaavat was put through.
A well-informed source says, “Aamir’s Mahabharata will be the most expensive mythological film ever made in this country. It’s Aamir’s dream project and only A-listers will be cast. Deepika is the natural choice for Draupadi as she has that grace and grit. But, after Padmaavat, Deepika is bound to be wary of doing another film that could easily snowball into a controversy.”
It remains to be seen whether Deepika succumbs to the temptation of co-starring with Aamir for the first time, and that, too, in his most ambitious project to date, or whether the Padmaavat experience will scare her off all epic experiences for some time.
