Bajirao Mastani is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language epic historical romantic drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film stars Ranveer Singh as Peshwa Bajirao I, Deepika Padukone as Mastani, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Kashibai. It tells the dramatic story of Bajirao's relationship with Mastani while exploring his responsibilities as a warrior, husband and Peshwa.
The story begins with Bajirao, a powerful and successful Maratha Peshwa who is married to Kashibai. During a military campaign, he meets Mastani, a warrior princess from Bundelkhand who seeks his assistance against an invading force. Bajirao is deeply impressed by her courage and eventually falls in love with her.
Bajirao's relationship with Mastani creates conflict within his family and society. His mother Radhabai, brother Chimaji Appa and other members of the conservative Peshwa household oppose the relationship. At the same time, Kashibai struggles with the emotional pain caused by Bajirao's love for Mastani.
The film combines love, loyalty, war, political conflict and sacrifice with elaborate sets, costumes, music and large-scale dance sequences. Its central story focuses on the difficult choices faced by Bajirao, Mastani and Kashibai as they deal with love and social opposition.Bajirao Mastani was inspired by Nagnath S. Inamdar's Marathi novel Rau, which portrays the relationship between Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani. Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed and co-produced the film and also composed its music. The screenplay was written by Bhansali, Prakash Kapadia and Mallika Dutt.
Ranveer Singh portrays Peshwa Bajirao, while Deepika Padukone plays Mastani and Priyanka Chopra Jonas portrays Kashibai. The supporting cast includes Tanvi Azmi as Radhabai, Milind Soman as Ambaji Pant, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi as Chimaji Appa, Mahesh Manjrekar as Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and Aditya Pancholi as Shripatrao Pratinidhi.
The film is known for its grand production design, period costumes, cinematography, choreography and musical sequences. Songs such as “Deewani Mastani,” “Malhari,” “Pinga,” “Aayat” and “Mohe Rang Do Laal” became particularly associated with the film.
Bhansali had conceived Bajirao Mastani much earlier, with the project undergoing several changes and delays before production finally began. The film was ultimately released in cinemas on 18 December 2015.
Bajirao Mastani received widespread critical appreciation, particularly for its direction, performances, music, visual design and technical execution. It became one of the notable Hindi historical films of the 2010s and earned numerous awards and nominations. Released Date: 18 December 2015 Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Producers: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kishore Lulla Starring: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Tanvi Azmi, Milind Soman, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, Mahesh Manjrekar Music: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Screenplay: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Prakash Kapadia, Mallika Dutt Genre: Historical, Romance, Drama, Action, Musical Language: Hindi Runtime: Approximately 2 hours 38 minutes Production: Bhansali Productions, Eros International, Amber Entertainment