Happy Birthday Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Celebrating His Best Films!

Happy Birthday Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Celebrating His Best Films!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the name, itself is enough for the introduction of the brilliant filmmaker who, undoubtedly is the dream director of all the actor and actresses out there. From Shah Rukh Khan starrer Devdas to choosing Ranveer Singh for 'Bajirao Mastani', the director has never failed to left his mark on the hearts of cinema lovers. And you are reading about him because he is celebrating his 58th birthday today and we are here to celebrate. So, let's appreciate the man for some of the outstanding films that he has presented on the big screen -

Guzaarish

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Guzaarish boldly takes on the subject of mercy killing and is a fantastic work of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film narrates the story of a paralyzed magician-turned-Radio jockey who files a petition in court seeking permission to end his life.

Black

One of the most emotional films made in the Hindi film industry, Black is another art presented by Bhansali. Inspired by the real-life story of American author Hellen Keller, Black follows Debraj Sahai (Amitabh Bachchan) an eccentric teacher who takes on the challenge to educate the deaf and blind Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji) and bring hope into her dark life by helping her graduate.

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Ram-Leela' counts as the Hindi version of Romeo-Juliet who are popular for their love story. The story is about Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone) who fall in love with each other and they have to overcome the opposition of their families who have been at odds with each other for 500 years.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is another love-story beautifully presented by Sanjay Leela Bhansali which went on to become a commercial success in India. The film tells the story of Nandini (Aishwarya Rai), the daughter of a rich singer who falls in love with her father's student Sameer (Salman Khan). Nandini's family rejects their love and gets her married to Vanraj (Ajay Devgn). When Vanraj finds out his wife is in love with someone else, he decides to reunite Nandini with Sameer.

Bajirao Mastani

The historical-drama is a delight to watch and the credit goes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the brilliant stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor. The film is an epic historical-drama based on the lives of Peshwa Baji Rao I, the brave Maratha warrior and his two wives Kashibai and Mastani. Praised for its grandeur, detailed work, Bhansali won a National award for 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Padmaavat

The epic-period drama is Bhansali's most controversial film which also counts in as his masterpiece. The film featured Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone and received much love and appreciation from the audience. Padmaavat is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.

Devdas

This epic romantic- drama by Sanjay Leela Bhansali has to be one of his best creations till date. The film that featured Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit garnered an immense amount of praise and recognition for its lavish sets and the perfection in the minutest details. The film became one of the best films of recent times.