Before Heeramandi, a look at the powerful women in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films
Gangu in Gangubai Kathiawadi
Gangu in Gangubai Kathiawadi
Chandramukhi in Devdas
Who doesn't remember Madhuri Dixit's haunting portrayal of Chandramukhi in Devdas. She yearned for Devdas' love, never fully got it yet remained loyal to him till his death. She was proud of her origin and unapologetic of her profession.
Paro in Devdas
Aishwarya Rai played the loyal, stubborn but passionate lover to Devdas. She loved only man all her life, never got him, yet remained devoted to him despite his impulsive nature and his anger.
Leela in Goliyon ki Raasleela Ram Leela
Deepika Padukone played the rebellious, feisty Leela to prefection. She loved and married a man who was not accepted by her family and later took a firm stand against her love for the sake of her family's honour.
Sofia D'Souza in Guzaarish
The caring, strong willed Sofia was the life support that a sinking man like Ethan needed in his life. Aishwarya Rai looked breathtaking as the caring nurse.
Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani
Priyanka Chopra played the innocent, kind, forgiving Kashibai with utmost grace. Her character was wronged by the man she was devoted to, her lover, her husband. But she was kind to her husband's second wife and more welcoming than anyone could have imagined.
Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
The chirpy- mischievous Nandini comes of age through the course of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. She falls in love with a singer but ends up marrying a man whom her father chooses and eventually realises the true meaning of love.
Padmavati in Padmavat
Deepika Padukone played the strong Padmavati whose honour is at stake as Khilji wages a war against her husband just to get her. Deepika Padukone played the feisty Queen in the iconic film.
Annie in Khamoshi
Manisha Koirala projected the pain and complexities of Anne well in the film. Anne, the daughter of specially impaired couple, takes on the responsilibity to run her household, putting her dreams in the backburner.
Michelle in Black
Rani Mukerji played the girl with visual, hearing and speech impairement in the hauntingly beautiful film Black. She transforms her life with the able guidance of her teacher and mentor.
Mastani in Bajirao Mastani
Deepika Padukone plays Mastani a woman hopelessly in love with a married man and leaves her family to be with him.
Sakina in Saawariya
Sonam Kapoor played the loyal, patient Sakina who waits for years for her lover to return back home even as she becomes a muse to artist Raj- who is hopelessly in love with her.
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