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Before Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, here are 7 grandest films of Sanjay Leela Bhansali to enjoy on Netflix
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the glorifying filmmaker of the Indian film indsutry who is known for his exclusive style of grandeaur, epic tales, impeccable constumes, sets, actors and an unwavering cinemetography. That sheer magic, Bhansali pours into a movie is what keeps him so distanced from all other Indian directors. His most renown movies include Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Padmavat and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Known for his opulant 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 his another milestone in women centric creation just like some of his previous successful projects like Padmaavat and Gangubai Kathiawadi. It his choice of script, fine research, self involvement and his cinematic knowledge that makes him stand-out among everyone else. But before 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' get it's release, let's see some of his most powerful movies you can enjoy on Netflix.
1. 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 about his wife's affection for an another man, thus makes his way through uniting them. Rated 7.4/10 on IMDb.
2. 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' climax of all time. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, which is an yet another love triangle that tangles into a more emotional storyline. Rated 7.5/10 on IMDb.
3. Black - Led by Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, Black is a 2005 family drama that narrates a moving relation of a deaf and a blind woman's relation with her teacher Debraj(Amitabh Bachchan), who later develops Alzheimer's disease. Rated 8.1/10 on IMDb.
4. 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 Shakespear, Romeo and Juliet, depicting a blossoming and chaotic romance between two lovers from two gangster families.
5. 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 wife of Bajirao, Kashi Bai. Rated 7.2/10 on IMDb.
6. Padmaavat - It is a 2018 epic historical drama badsed on the Rajput Queen, rani Padmavati, who was known for her beauty, warrior energy and a 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.
7. 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 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 favour, who later becomes the queen of Bombay's classic brothel era. Rated 7.8/10 on IMDb.
- PTC PUNJABI
