Saawariya to Bajirao Mastani: Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his grandeur

For his recent film Bajirao Mastani Sanjay Leela Bhansali put in years of research to source the perfect elements for his carefully constructed, larger-than-life sets. As the filmmaker turns 53 on Wednesday, we take a look at his grand sets. (Youtube grab)

Updated on: Feb 24, 2016 8:22 AM IST

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For his recent film Bajirao Mastani Sanjay Leela Bhansali put in years of research to source the perfect elements for his carefully constructed, larger-than-life sets. As the filmmaker turns 53 on Wednesday, we take a look at his grand sets. (Youtube grab)

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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone played lead roles in Bajirao Mastani (2015) that was a huge success at the box office. (Youtube grab)

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Bhansali also brought Ranveer and Deepika together in 2013 with his adaptation of Romeo-Juliet, Goliyo Ki Rasleela - Ramleela. (Youtube grab)

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Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan worked in Bhansali’s Guzaarish (2010). From a palatial house to grand restaurants, all the sets were Bhansali-level grand in the film. (Youtube grab)

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Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor’s debut Saawariya (2007) proved to be a dud at the ticket windows but the film had some very popular songs and mesmerizing sets. (Youtube grab)

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Madhuri Dixit played Chandramukhi while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stepped into the shoes of Paro when Sanjay Leela Bhansali decided to adapt Devdas (2002) onscreen. (Youtube grab)

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From the beautiful havelis of Chandramukhi to grand palaces of Paro and Dev, Bhansali created magic like never before with the film. (Youtube grab)

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The setting was grand and so were the characters. With palatial sets as the humble abode for Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai, Bhansali brought grandeur onscreen for the first time with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). (Youtube grab)

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial debut Khamoshi The Musical did not have grand sets or scenic beauty to boast of. The film, starring Salman Khan, Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas and Manisha Koirala is, nonetheless, listed on top of his best films ever. (Youtube grab)