Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s 7 iconic male characters

Sameer from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

He is mischievous, free-spirited, and hopelessly in love with Nandini. But what makes Sameer memorable is the way he faces heartbreak

Vanraj from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Ajay Devgn’s Vanraj offered a beautiful contrast to Salman’s Sameer. Bhansali brought out Ajay’s understated intensity, especially in silent moments

Ethan from Guzaarish

Hrithik Roshan delivered one of the most poignant roles of his career as Ethan, a paraplegic magician seeking the right to end his life

Debraj from Black

As the eccentric teacher of a deaf-blind girl, Amitabh gave a great performance. SLB extracted not just his towering intensity, but also his fragility

Peshwa Bajirao from Bajirao Mastani

It is iconic not just because he was a real historical figure, but because SLB portrayed him as both a fierce Maratha warrior and a man torn between love & duty

Devdas from Devdas

Shah Rukh Khan’s Devdas is a tragic lover of Indian cinema. SLB amplified Devdas’s pride, longing, passion, and despair, creating a performance that`s immortal

Ram from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

Ram continues to stand tall as one of the most memorable lovers in Bhansali’s cinematic universe. The character had raw masculinity and tender vulnerability