According to the BollywoodHungama.com actor Ranveer Singh has hired a Marathi language tutor to help him prepare for the role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’.

The 28-year-old actor will be playing a Marathi general in the historical drama, based on the life of Peshwa Bajirao and his ladylove Mastani.

The BollywoodHungama quoted a source as saying, “Ranveer would have to get his language and diction completely right. The director doesn’t want a hue and cry over the language being mis-pronounced. Ranveer is already familiar with Marathi and can even speak the language. But for this role he needs to get the nuances and layering right.”

Bhansali has told Singh to start practicing for his role well in advance, to get into the character’s personality.

“Ranveer needs to look convincing as a Maratha warrior. He also needs to acquire a more somber image than the one he has. SLB has asked Ranveer to control his nervous energy off screen and use it for the role,” the source added.

The film will likely be produced by Eros Entertainment.