The set was vandalized multiple times.
Deepika Padukone was paid Rs 12 crore (equal to ~EUR1.5 million or ~US$1.9 million) as she was the lead role. A new milestone for the actresses of Bollywood.
The title was changed from Padmavati, named after the historical/fictional character, to Padmaavat, a poem written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, based on which the film has been made. The change of name came after huge protests from the Rajput communities objecting over the alleged distortion of history done by the makers which demeans Rani Padmavati. It was the Censor Board who suggested the change to signify that the film is a work of fiction.
Unlike Bajirao Masatani 2015.Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted Salman Khan and Ashwariya Rai for the film many years back .But both the actors weren't in talking terms.Salman Khan agreed to do the film.Ashwariya Rai kept a condition that she would do the film if Salman Khan plays the negative character of Allaudin Khilji as they wont have any scenes together.Salman Khan didn't agree to this condition.
Ranveer Singh locked himself in his apartment for 21 days to get into the character of Alauddin Khilji.