‘Devdas was a nightmare’: Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla reveal how producer’s arrest led to payment issues; call Sanjay Leela Bhansali a ‘genius’
Iconic film 'Devdas' had a tumultuous production, as revealed by costume designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Despite director Sanjay Leela Bhansali granting creative freedom, the producer's mid-film arrest plunged the designers into severe financial struggles, delaying payments. Nevertheless, they completed breathtaking costumes, including for 'Dola Re,' which ultimately earned national recognition despite the behind-the-scenes nightmare.
Iconic film 'Devdas' had a tumultuous production, as revealed by costume designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Despite director Sanjay Leela Bhansali granting creative freedom, the producer's mid-film arrest plunged the designers into severe financial struggles, delaying payments. Nevertheless, they completed breathtaking costumes, including for 'Dola Re,' which ultimately earned national recognition despite the behind-the-scenes nightmare.
