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Before Heermandi hit the OTT screens, let's look at 10 biggest films of Sanjay Leela Bhansali you must watch!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the most glorifying filmmakers in the Indian film industry who is known for his exclusive style of grandeur, epic tales, impeccable costumes, sets, actors, and unwavering cinematography. That sheer magic, Bhansali pours into a movie is what keeps him so distanced from all other Indian directors. His most renowned movies include Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Padmavat, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Known for his opulent ways of filmmaking, Bhansali has kept his fans bating their breaths while waiting for his most awaited web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' which will mark another milestone in women-centric creation just like some of his previous successful projects like Padmaavat and Gangubai Kathiawadi. It is his choice of script, fine research, self-involvement, and cinematic knowledge that make him stand out among everyone else. But before 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' gets its release, let's see some of his most powerful movies you should enjoy.
1. Khamoshi: The Musical - Released in 1996, this Salman Khan and Manisha Koirala starrer has to be Bhansali's most underrated and not talked about film of his career, and knows no reason why. It is a romantic drama musical film that is rated 7.5/10 on IMDb.
2. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - Starring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, it is an iconic romantic musical drama released back in 1999. The movie also stars Ajay Devgn, which takes you through a classic Bollywood take on love triangle, where a man discovers his wife's affection for another man, thus makes his way through uniting them. Rated 7.4/10 on IMDb.
3. Devdas - Released in 2002, Devdas is a piece of art that ripped everyone's heart apart with it's soul-striking romantic drama storyline with one of the most 'saddest' climaxes of all time. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit, which is yet another love triangle that tangles into a more emotional storyline. Rated 7.5/10 on IMDb.
4. Black - Led by Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, Black is a 2005 family drama that narrates a moving relationship between a deaf and blind woman's relation with her teacher Debraj(Amitabh Bachchan), who later develops Alzheimer's disease. Rated 8.1/10 on IMDb.
5. Saawariya - Released back in 2007, Bhansali has launched two biggest names of the 'now' Bollywood i.e. Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor through one of his iconic romantic drama, Saawariya. The film takes you through an impeccable love story between Raj and Sakina.
6. Guzaarish - Led by Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Guzaarish is a 2010 romantic drama written, composed and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. although flopped at the box office, the film was highly rated for it's unique blend of storyline and presentation, having 7.4/10 on IMDb.
7. Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela - It is a 2013 romantic drama film starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Directed by Bhansali, it is based on the classic romantic tragedy of William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, depicting a blossoming and chaotic romance between two lovers from two gangster families.
8. Bajirao Mastani - Released in 2015, Bajirao Mastani is a classic period romantic drama based on the love story of Maratha King Peshwa Bajirao, played by Ranveer Singh and his ex-marital love angle with Mastani(Deepika Padukone). The film also stars Priyanka Chopra in a leading role, as the wife of Bajirao, Kashi Bai. Rated 7.2/10 on IMDb.
9. Padmaavat - It is a 2018 epic historical drama based on the Rajput Queen, Rani Padmavati, who was known for her beauty, warrior energy, and moving intellectuality. Played by Deepika Padukone in the titular character, the film also stars Shahid Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hyadri, and Ranveer Singh in the leading roles. Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb.
10. Gangubai Kathiawadi - It is a one-of-a-kind Bollywood biopic drama helmed by the acing director. Led by Alia Bhatt, it was released in 2022. Gangubai Kathiawadi is a biopic crime drama based on the life and struggle of a simple girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to embrace the ways of destiny and swing it in her favor, she later becomes the queen of Bombay's classic brothel era. Rated 7.8/10 on IMDb.
- PTC PUNJABI
