Sanjay Leela Bhansali Birthday Special! 10 Movies Directed by Indian Filmmaker That Every Film Buff Must Know About

By Team Latestly February 24, 2021 Image Credit: Instagram

Khamoshi: The Musical

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut was Khamoshi: The Musical, starring Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar and Salman Khan. It released in 1996. Despite not proving a box-office success, the film received much critical appreciation. Image Credit: Instagram

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

The 1999 romantic-drama HDDCS brought Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Ajay Devgn in a film that remains close to every SLB fan to date. Everything from acting to songs to visuals to costumes was top-notch. Image Credit: Instagram

Devdas

Shah Rukh Khan collaborated with SLB to give one of his career's best acting performances. The 2002 romantic-period-drama saw Aishwarya Rai Bachchan play Devdas' Paro, while Madhuri Dixit portrayed the role of Chandramukhi. Image Credit: Instagram

Black

In this 2005 drama film, Rani Mukerji played the role of the deaf and blind protagonist, and Amitabh Bachchan portrayed her teacher's character. Image Credit: Instagram

Saawariya

Released in 2007, the romantic film launched actors, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The movie was both a critical and commercial failure. Image Credit: Instagram

Guzaarish

The 2010 romance-drama revolved around a paralyzed magician-turned-radio jockey who wishes to be euthanized. Many believe, Guzaarish is Hrithik Roshan's career-best performance. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan too played an integral and impactful part in the film. Image Credit: Instagram

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

The 2013 film marks the beginning of a real-life couple, actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's association with Bhansali. In this hit film, the duo played the roles of star-crossed lovers. Image Credit: Instagram

Bajirao Mastani

Another tragic-romance saga saw Ranveer and Deepika as lovers who were not destined to have a fulfilled life. Bajirao Mastani released in 2015, and it turned out to be a big blockbuster. Image Credit: Instagram

Padmaavat

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's most controversial movie to date, Padmaavat, starred Deepika Padukone in the role of Rani Padmavati. Ranveer Singh played the main antagonist's role of Sultan Alauddin Khilji, while Shahid Kapoor portrayed Maharawal Ratan Singh's role in the 2018 film. Image Credit: Instagram

Gangubai Kathiawadi

It is an upcoming biographical crime film based on a chapter of Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai about Gangubai Kothewali. Alia Bhatt will be seen in the titular role, and it will be her first time working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Image Credit: Instagram More Stories