One of the finest filmmakers of India, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has given us incredible cinema with his prolific vision and opulent art of storytelling. By creating wholesome, entertaining masterpieces for the audience, SLB has perfectly blended his stories with music that reflects a distinct part of his film narrative. He has always been deeply passionate about the music in his films, to the extent that he personally composes the music and pays meticulous attention to every minute detail to achieve perfection. An epic example that highlights this is the fact that SLB, along with music composer Ismail Darbar, took two and a half years to compose the music for Devdas.
SLB’s 2002 period romantic drama, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles, remains one of the finest cinematic creations in Indian cinema. While the film won hearts with its grand scale, SLB’s flawless direction, and the brilliant performances of its cast, its music still stands out as a crucial element. Interestingly, SLB, along with Ismail Darbar, invested two and a half years in crafting the music for this masterpiece. The result speaks for itself, as the film won four National Awards, including the National Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2003, awarded to Shreya Ghoshal for “Bairi Piya.”
The music of Devdas was undoubtedly the soul of the film. From “Dola Re” and “Maar Daala” to “Bairi Piya,” “Silsila Ye Chahat Ka,” and “Chalak Chalak,” every single song in the Devdas album has been etched into the hearts and minds of audiences for its soulful melodies, poetic lyrics, and picturization, all of which carried Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s signature grandeur and beauty.
Furthermore, the anticipation builds for SLB’s next LOVE & WAR. It’s thrilling to look forward to the monumental collaboration of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the talented trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal on the big screen in the film. The film will be released on March 20, 2026.
