Pakistani actor Imran Abbas was the first choice for Ram, he rejected the role due to "contractual obligations".[9] Kareena Kapoor and Ranveer Singh were cast in the lead roles in the film.[10] Singh later confirmed the news and conveyed his excitement on working with Kapoor.[11] Bhansali was impressed with Singh's performance in Band Baaja Baaraat and cast him for the film.[12] However, Kapoor walked out of the film 10 days before the shoot began and instead did Dharma Productions's romantic comedy Gori Tere Pyaar Mein.[13] With already-complete sets and an approaching filming schedule, Bhansali approached Priyanka Chopra who agreed to do the film.[14] Chopra was officially cast for Leela in July 2012 and was to start filming in August.[15] However, before the filming started Bhansali brought Deepika Padukone in the film. After this unpleasant experience with Bhansali, Chopra stopped talking to Bhansali, as confirmed by the CEO of Bhansali Productions.[14] In August 2012, Padukone had publicly expressed her desire to be a part of the film.[16] After wrapping the filming of his previous film Lootera, Singh confirmed that he was signed on for the film in August 2012.[17][18]
In an interview Bhansali revealed that he met Padukone with the script while she was ill; impressed with her beauty and watery eyes, he cast her.[19] Richa Chadda was reportedly signed on to play a significant role, cast by Shruti Mahajan and Parag Mehta.[20] Although she initially denied the claim,[21] Chadda later agreed to play the role; she was not given the entire script until a month of filming.[22][23]For Chadda's role, Bhansali wanted someone "with a dusky complexion and Indian features", hence she was selected. Bhansali ordered Chadda to watch Mirch Masala to prepare for her look, which was inspired by Smita Patil. Chadda also attempted to mimic Patil's acting.[24] Barkha Bisht Sengupta, a television actress, plays a supporting role.[25] Sengupta was asked by Bhansali to forget acting for her role.[26] Gulshan Devaiah was reported to play the role of the antagonist Bhavani. Devaiah said that his character was from the Jadeja clan and has "enough shades of grey" and was "nothing" like he had done in his career at that point.[27] Devaiah felt that other than the basic frame, Ram-Leela wasn't similar to Romeo and Juliet.[28]
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