Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s 7 iconic male characters

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

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

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

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