Top Bollywood Actresses And Their Famous Roles In Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films

With Heeramandi grabbing headlines, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has again become the talk of the town. This project will be coming to Netflix, and its shooting will begin in April. With its stunning cast, we are sure that the director will give us some swoon-worthy characters. However, let’s take a look at the famous roles of Bollywood actresses in Sanjay Leela Bhansali films.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gave stellar performances in Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002). She went on to win two Filmfare Awards for the Best Actress in these two movies and gained even more popularity among the Indian audience. Her roles of Nandini and Paro still have separate fan bases.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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One of the most memorable roles that Priyanka Chopra played is Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani. In a report of Hindustan Times, Priyanka said, “Kashi is one of my hardest parts!” In the caption of yet another Instagram post, she wrote, “Bold, loyal & fierce...Kashibai was one of the most endearing characters I've played.” She won the Filmfare award for the Best Support Actress in the film.

Alia Bhatt

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In Bhansali’s latest Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt gave an astounding performance. It was her first film with the director, and it became a hit at the box office. The actress played the role of a courtesan in a red light area of Mumbai. Among many controversies, the film crossed the ₹100 crore mark. The woman-centric film also has 7 out of 10 ratings on IMDb.

Speaking on how the character affected her, Alia Bhatt said in an interview with Outlook, “It did affect me but it wasn't dark. It was intense and rigorous for me. The thing is that she (Gangubai) is the sunshine in a bad world. It's not like the character is dark in a dark work. It's intense but mazedaar, so I live vicariously through it.”

Rani Mukherjee Chopra

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In the movie ‘Black’, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was the co-producer and director. The film won three national awards, and it was included in the list of the Best Feature Film in Hindi. Rani Mukherjee played the role of a woman blind and deaf from birth. She received utmost praise for her acting. Though she found the part ‘challenging’, she prepared for the role by meeting several children with physical disabilities.

Madhuri Dixit Nene

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Do you remember Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi in Devdas (2002)? Her looks in Kaahe Chhed and Maar Daala killed us with her poised appearance on the big screen. Our dhak-dhak girl won the award for the Best Supporting Actress. The movie won 11 Filmfare and five National Film Awards. The total earnings of the film were over $13 million, including India and overseas.

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Deepika Padukone

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Deepika Padukone has worked in many films with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Two of her most renowned roles include Mastani from Bajirao Mastani and Rani Padmavati from Padmaavat. The actress won the Critics Award for the Best Actor - Female for Bajirao Mastani and Zee Cine Awards for the Best Actress in Padmaavat. She was also nominated for many awards for both films.

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In an interview with Hindustan Times for her role as Rani Padmavati, the actress said, "Padmaavat showcased the power, strength, courage and resilience of women. When I look back to this time last year, as an individual and artist, I feel a sense of pride, joy and happiness."

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