Regarded as a filmmaker worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as legends like Raj Kapoor, K. Asif, and Guru Dutt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has carved a distinct place for himself in the history of Indian cinema with his enviable filmography that has love at its very core. For Bhansali, love has never been just a feeling. It is a journey, one that begins with a glance, grows into attachment, deepens into devotion and, at its most intense, demands complete surrender. Across his films, Bhansali has explored the many shades of love, from innocent attraction to consuming obsession and the ultimate sacrifice. Here are the seven stages of love, as seen through the world of Sanjay Leela Bhansali:
