Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial “Devdas” clocks 21 years today
Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial “Devdas” clocks 21 years today
Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial and Aishwarya Rai-Shah Rukh Khan Madhuri Dixit starrer ‘Devdas’ clocks 21 years today. The film sets a classic example of Sanjay Leela Bhansali true cinematic auteur and also underlines why the filmmake is hailed as the true inheritor of Indian film heritage.
There are few filmmakers who have left an enduring mark on cinema that the world will eternally remember them.
And unquestionably, it is none other than Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It is a matter of pride that he is figured amongst cinema greats and their iconic works. He is the impresario
Who reimagined the most loved period romantic drama ‘Devdas’ with Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead.
Only Sanjay Leela Bhansali could pull off bringing a star-studded ensemble together, and only he could make the characters of Dev, Paro and Chandramukhi shine way past the superstars playing them.
The impresario portrayed his characters in the most unimaginable avatar, so much so that when one watched Devdas all you could see was Dev, Paro and Chandramukhi and not superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit.
He is acknowledged for his keen eye for casting and ‘Devdas’ reflected that he is one director who can extract the best performances from his artists. And it happened in Devdas. The film was commended for its benchmark performances essayed by the cast under the filmmaker’s direction.
Be it Paro’s long cascading hair, Chandramukhi’s intricate outfits, or Devdas’ blood-shot eyes, the visuals from ‘Devdas’ continues to haunt us even to date. And when it comes to visuals Sanjay Leela Bhansali has always set the highest standards, from the elaborate set design, lighting and costumes his films aren’t just movies but experiences as he draws you into another world.
Ismail Darbar and Birju Maharaj. Music From ‘Dola Re’, ‘Maar Daala’, ‘Bairi Piya’, ‘Silsila Ye Chahat Ka’, and ‘Chalak Chalak’ every single song from the ‘Devdas’ album was etched in the hearts and minds of audiences for their soulful melodies, poetic lyrics and picturisation which carried Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s stamp of grandeur and beauty.
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