The Midas of Bollywood: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's greatest works, from Bajirao Mastani to Devdas

Credit : Avantika Avalokitaa

Bajirao Mastani (2015) is a warrior's struggle between his duty to his empire and his secret love affair with Mastani, a warrior princess herself.

Credit : Avantika Avalokitaa

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) explores Ram and Leela's forbidden romance, that explodes with colour between warring clans, defying tradition and sparking a fight for their love.

Credit : Avantika Avalokitaa

Guzaarish (2010) tackles euthanasia through the story of a paralyzed magician fighting for the right to end his life, showcasing Bhansali's exploration of controversial themes.

Credit : Avantika Avalokitaa

Devdas (2002) reimaginaes the classic love triangle, portraying a tale of unfulfilled love and societal constraints, heartbreak and Shah Rukh Khan's iconic portrayal of a self-destructive ashiq lost in addiction.

Credit : Avantika Avalokitaa

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) paints a complex portrait of love where a husband becomes a reluctant cupid, prioritizing his wife's hidden love, adding a layer of poignant selflessness to a passionate narrative.

Credit : Avantika Avalokitaa