Madhuri Dixit recalls working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali during Devdas
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Moneycontrol09-02-2026, 13:01

Madhuri Dixit on Devdas: Every Scene with Bhansali Felt Like Poetry

  • Madhuri Dixit fondly recalls working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the 2002 epic Devdas, praising his poetic approach to filmmaking.
  • She described her character Chandramukhi as deeply layered, comparing her journey to Meera Bai's unrequited love.
  • Madhuri highlighted the physical demands of filming, especially the iconic 'Kahe Chhed Mohe' song, where her ghaghra weighed around 30 kilograms.
  • Despite the challenges, she believes Bhansali's meticulous eye and attention to detail made every effort worthwhile.
  • Madhuri emphasized Bhansali's ability to infuse magic into every frame, calling him 'very sweet' on set despite his 'taskmaster' reputation.

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