Premium4 films in which Sanjay Leela Bhansali served as the music director
Did you know that Sanjay Leela Bhansali has worked as a music director? Here is a list of four films in which the acclaimed director has showcased his music directing prowess
Last Updated: 09.27 PM, Mar 09, 2022
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a filmmaker par excellence. His larger-than-life movies are a visual treat and immensely engaging to watch. But did you know that the director of films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas and Black also harbours musical talent? Bhansali has composed the music for several of his films, including the recently released Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role. Here are four films where he served as a music director and got the masses swooning.
Guzaarish (2010)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2010 romantic drama Guzaarish is the story of a quadriplegic magician appealing for mercy killing. The film starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles won critical acclaim. It also marked Bhansali’s debut as a music composer with lyrics by A. M. Turaz, Vibhu Puri, and the late Jagdish Joshi. Guzaarish gave us the gem Udi, which earned singer Sunidhi Chauhan a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Playback Singer. You can stream Guzaarish on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Google Play and YouTube.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
The tragic romance film, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who composed its original soundtrack. He beautifully infused classical, folk, and contemporary music elements. For his work on the film, Bhansali received several nominations for Best Music Director, including a Filmfare nomination, and won the BIG Star Entertainment award for Most Entertaining Music. You can watch the film for free only on JioCinema.
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
The year 2015 saw the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s long-awaited passion project Bajirao Mastani – a movie he first announced in 2003. The epic historical romance starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, was another superhit in which Bhansali served as the music director. Despite the many controversies surrounding the film, it managed to find commercial success and won Bhansali and his team many accolades. The film won 7 National Film Awards, including Best Director and Best Music Director for Bhansali. You can stream Bajirao Mastani on Voot and Eros Now.
Padmaavat (2018)
Yet another Bhansali film that courted controversy but wowed the audience was the 2018 period romantic film Padmaavat. Based on a poem by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film starring Deepika Padukone as the Rajput Queen Rani Padmavati is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. It also stars Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. Once again, Bhansali donned the role of music composer and bagged three major awards, including a Filmfare Award, an International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award, and a National Film Award for best music director. You can stream Padmaavat on Amazon Prime Video.