Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, the duo has made the best screen presence in Bhansali films, however, in his next project Baiju Bawra hit the headlines after Deepika Padukone was rejected for she demanded for the same pay as Ranveer Singh, and now Alia Bhatt had bagged the leading lady role for Baiju Bawra.

As stated in an article by Bollywood Hungama, Alia Bhatt was insistent to do the role, for she loved the script and was berserk after giving it a read.

However, there was a point when it was speculated that Ranbir Kapoor might be casted in the film, however, it’s been made final that Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt would be the leads in the film and Ranbir Kapoor was never considered for the role.