Shahid creates makeshift gym to stay fit for 'Padmavati' role

Shahid Kapoor has to look like a warrior in his upcoming directorial venture "Padmavati," and the actor has created a makeshift gym in his vanity van to be regular with his workout regime.
In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama, Shahid essays the role of Raja Ratan Singh, the husband of Padmavati. Actress Deepika Padukone will be seen in the titular role.
According to a press release, the "Udta Punjab" star, who is shooting for the film in odd hours, was not getting time to hit the gym and decided to create a personal workout space with basic equipments.
Shahid, 35, has been doing a lot of functional training and calisthenics. He is also on a strict diet.

The shooting for the film, which also stars Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, is underway at a suburban studio.