Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will not be promoting Padmaavat

Sadly, Padmaavat's lead cast has been told not to promote the film, reported Mid-day.

The controversy surrounding the film has yet to die down and makers of the film are steering clear of any harm being caused to the cast and crew involved.

The filmmakers cited issues of controversy being the main reason and wish to avoid further conflict lest a statement or remark made by the cast at promotions aggravates anyone.

Padmaavat, after suggesting five edits, including the film's title. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film was earlier titled Padmavati and was scheduled to release last year on December 1.

A source told the Indian publication, "The makers want to keep promotional work minimal to avoid controversy. Also, the cast members are busy with other commitments."

Deja vu, people? It's almost the same as what happened during the promotions of Mahira Khan and SRK starrer Raees when Pakistani talent was banned from India.

Padmaavat's release was delayed after several Rajput groups alleged that the film has distorted historical facts and also shows a romantic sequence between Rani Padmavati (Deepika) and Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer).

Ever since the film's production went on floors, it was embroiled in controversies including the infamous vandalism on the sets of Padmaavat and physical assault on director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Padmaavat will be the first Indian film to have a global IMAX 3D release. Both Padmaavat and Akshay Kumar's PadMan are releasing on January 25, ahead of the Republic Day-long weekend.

Padmaavat stars Deepika as Rani Padmini of Chittor, who committed jauhar after Alauddin Khilji, played by Ranveer, invaded her fort. Shahid stars as Rawal Ratan Singh, Deepika's husband.