Madhuri Dixit on Devdas: Chandramukhi's character still special, Bhansali's magic

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Madhuri Dixit on Devdas: Chandramukhi's character still special, Bhansali's magic
- •Madhuri Dixit recalls her experience working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the 2002 film Devdas, calling it visually rich and grand.
- •She describes her character Chandramukhi as deeply layered and emotionally rich, comparing her journey to Meera Bai's unrequited love.
- •Madhuri highlights the physical demands of filming, particularly the iconic song "Kaahe Chhed Chhed Mohe," where her velvet lehenga with real pearls was extremely heavy.
- •Despite challenges, she believes the hard work was justified, praising Bhansali's attention to detail and the cinematic result.
- •Madhuri refutes Bhansali's 'taskmaster' image, stating he was 'very sweet' on set, only asking for 'a little magic'.
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