Royal Ranveer, Deepika sizzle at Bajirao Mastani trailer launch

Bhansali went out soon after the trailer was launched. While the leading actors of the film Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone chose to keep mum on the issue.

However, the film has landed into controversy, with the descendant of Bajirao Peshwa I alleging that historical facts have been altered while portraying the late king and his wives Kashibai and Mastani in the film.

Ranveer, who plays Bajirao, was all praise for 52 year old Bhansali, known for grandeur of his films' sets and magnificence of on screen characters. He is one of the finest filmmakers of Indian cinema, he said.

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali came on the stage and hugged the 29 year old actress and the two looked emotional. I am in a confused state ...it's an emotional moment. It's a film made out of passion, he said.

I am overwhelmed...its not a movie it's an experience. I might breakdown. It's an amazing feeling. We have given our sweat, blood, tears, passion...lot of hard work, Deepika said at the launch event.

While Priyanka Chopra couldn't make it back home for the trailer release, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Leela Bhansalli were present at the film's trailer launch event.

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed magnum opus, a period film revolving around 18th century warrior Peshwa Bajirao's romance, is set to release on December 18.

The trailer of the much awaited 'Bajirao Mastani' starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra was released on Friday amidst much fanfare in Mumbai.