Shahid is the courageous royal in 'Padmavati' first look

Shahid Kapoor unveiled his first look from the upcoming film "Padmavati" and the actor appeared every bit royal and brave as Chittor ruler Maharawal Ratan Singh.

The 36-year-old actor, who will be seen portraying Queen Padmavati's (played by Deepika Padukone) consort, in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed magnum opus, took to Twitter to release the poster. "MahaRawal Ratan Singh.

The embodiment of courage, strength and respect," Shahid wrote in Hindi, alongside the still photograph.

The actor sports a bloodied white angarkha with his face slashed with battle scars only to be glowing with the signature Rajput tilak, twirled moustache with a beard and kohled eyes, amid action in the warfield. In another still, a close-up shot, Shahid Kapoor can be seen wearing the armour.

Co-stars Deepika and Ranveer Singh, who plays Alauddin Khilji, also shared Shahid's look on social media. On September 21, the makers had released Deepika's first look as the fierce queen.

Releasing on December 1, the period drama is jointly produced by Bhansali Productions and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.

With pride in eyes and scar on face comes Shahid Kapoor as Maha Rawal Ratan Singh from upcoming film 'Padmavati.'

He shared the poster early Monday on his Twitter handle and wrote alongside in Hindi, which means, Maha Rawal Ratan Singh, a symbol of courage, strength and respect.

The first poster sees the Rajput king with his head held high and glow in eyes and the second sees Maha Rawal Ratan Singh on the battle ground with his sword and stains.

Earlier, Deepika Padukone made headlines with her graceful Rani Padmavati look.

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial sees Shahid playing Deepika aka Rani Padmavati's husband. It also features Ranveer Singh in the role of Alauddin Khilji.

With such stunning looks of Deepika and Shahid, now hopes are high to find Ranveer's look as Khilji.

The magnum opus is all set to hit the screens on December 1.

Days after actress Deepika Padukone's royal look from "Padmavati" was unveiled, the makers of the upcoming film have shared an image of actor Shahid Kapoor, who looks every inch of a warrior king in the poster.

Shahid will be seen playing the role of MahaRawal Ratan Singh, husband of Deepika's character in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial.

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