Sanjay Leela Bhansali's dream project, Bajirao Mastani, seems to have hit a new hurdle. Grapevine is abuzz with reports that the film's set designing received a blow after workers resorted to a ceasework alleging non-payment of wages. A source says, "The workers were neither paid on time nor given conveyance allowance. So they decided to launch a non-cooperation movement, which has brought the process to a standstill."


Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, apart from Priyanka Chopra, star in Bajirao Mastani. Pic/Satyajit Desai 

The upcoming period romance stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. The source adds, "The workers were called even on Dussehra and not given any conveyance allowance, after which the set construction was suspended. It was resumed only when they were given conveyance allowance, although their payments are still due."