Next Whenever Sanjay Leela Bhansali makes a film, it’s a musical extravaganza, even if the product is not a musical in the literal sense. As important an ingredient, as the story or the casting, music in Bhansali’s films is its very soul and identification, like an individual handshake. His obsession with outstanding music is so great that reportedly, it brings out the worst in him. Shuddering studio recordists vouch for his bad temper during recordings, while the newbie singer is being scolded by the director to tears. Of course, once the music is done and the songs are almost as big, if not bigger, than the super hit film, all is forgiven and the next film signed with the menacing director now turned mentor. Bhansali’s genius lies not just in bringing out the best music, but also intelligently insinuating the songs in the film’s narrative. He doesn’t insult the song by just accommodating it anywhere for the sake of it; a great song gets the respect it deserves and appears importantly, taking the film forward or stating a point. Bhansali also has an unshakable eye for talent and is responsible for introducing Ismail Durbar, Shreya Ghosal and Nusrat Badr to the industry. Here’s trailing down a musical lane with the director. Images: Saawariya | Images: Saawariya music launch | Spotted: Saawariya's lead pair on the small screen Images: IndiaFM Next