Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films: The Real Reason Behind Opulent Sets and Strong Female Leads
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Films: Opulent Sets & Empowered Women - The Real Reason Revealed
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News18•23-02-2026, 15:26
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Films: Opulent Sets & Empowered Women - The Real Reason Revealed
•Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films are known for their classic and period drama stories, featuring magnificent sets that transport audiences to historical golden moments.
•The director spends crores on sets; for 'Devdas', Chandramukhi's brothel and Paro's palace cost 15 crore rupees, and Aishwarya Rai had 600 sarees designed.
•Bhansali's films consistently portray empowered female leads like Chandramukhi, Paro, Leela, and Fareedan, a reflection of his mother's struggles and strength.
•His mother, Leela Bhansali, worked tirelessly, stitching clothes and dancing, always with a smile, inspiring him to depict women with courage and strength.
•Bhansali sees women as a great power, comparing Aishwarya and Madhuri in 'Devdas' to Mother Durga, and often portrays men as emotionally broken while women embody strength.