Actress Kriti Sanon, who is prepping for her upcoming period drama Panipat, says being a North Indian, it is a challenge for her to play a Marathi character in the film. Talking about working on a period drama for the first time, Kriti told IANS: "It's a completely new world for me. Being a North Indian, it's a challenge to play a Marathi character but Ashu Sir (filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker) made it easy and very enjoyable."

Panipat will tell the story as what led to the third Battle of Panipat. The 28-year-old actress will be seen playing the character of Parvati Bai, the second wife of Sadashivrao Bhau who was the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army in the third battle of Panipat.