Sanjay Leela Bhansali praises Alauddin Khilji by saying his a great king. Though Sanjay Leela Bhansali tried to portray that Padmaavat is based on Rani Padmini's bravery but Bhansali's main character is Alauddin Khilji. Recently in an interview when Bhansali was asked about Ranveer's character, he said, "People say Ranveer's Alauddin has been shown as a dark character. For me, he is the most colorful of them all. He had a sharp mind and an obstinate heart. He was a great emperor and the empire thrived under him. I haven't enjoyed a character as much as I did this one." Watch Video.