Deepika Padukone has reportedly turned down Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next 'Bajirao Mastani' because she had given her nod to Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Shuddhi'.
A source close to the actress said that the dates Bhansali wanted from Padukone have been allotted to Johar's film and that is why the actress is not in a position to play Mastani in the Bhansali's film.
An insider added that a look test was also done, but due to her date issues, the 28-year-old actress could not sign on the dotted line.
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