Mumbai Jan 24 (IANS) Sending high tens and monster hugs to his well-wishers actor Ranveer Singh on Wednesday said "Padmaavat" will be a film that the whole country will be proud of.
On the eve of his forthcoming film s release Ranveer shared a letter on Twitter where he said that he is very overwhelmed and that he feels blessed.
"I saw Padmaavat in 3D last night. I am so overwhelmed with the film at this point that words fail me. I feel immensely blessed. I am also proud of my team. Team Padmavaat for the win! High tens and monster hug to everyone " Ranveer wrote in the letter.
The actor who is portraying the role of Alauddin Khilji in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali s period drama said he is relieved and happy for the reaction he has got for his performance.
He wrote: "Thank you all for your kind and generous praise. Sanjay Sir has given me a gift of a character that I will forever be indebted to him for in my life more than I already am. You have shaped me into an artist that I am Sir. I love you. For me the sheer toil of our film s team has translated (into) magic on the big screen."
The actor wished a Happy Republic Day to his fans and said that he is proud to be a part of "Padmaavat".
"And today (Wednesday) on the eve of the release of our beloved film I wish you all a Happy Republic Day in advance and invite you all to the cinema halls. I am proud to be a part of a film that our whole country can be proud of. Jai Hind " he concluded.
"Padmaavat" which also stars Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor has been caught in a row over alleged distortion of facts after which the Shri Rajput Karni Sena an organisation of the Rajput community opposed its screening.
The makers -- Bhansali Productions and Viacom18 Motion Pictures -- have maintained it is a take on 16th century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi s epic poem "Padmavat" and glorifies the Rajput ethos of honour bravery and sacrifice.
"Padmaavat" will hit the screens on Thursday.
--IANS
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