Inspired by Mughal-e-Azam’s Jab Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya set, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Aaina Mahal is converted to a museum after shoot of Deewani Mastani song of Bajirao Mastani movie.

The moment Bajirao Mastani movie was introduced as the dream project of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, audiences had set their eyes on it to fawn over the sets and presentation. Where viewers were eager to get amazed, critics were desperate to scrutinize every tiny detail. The moment the pics revealed the look of sets, Aaina Mahal and Shaniwar Wada became the talk of town.

For recreating the era of 18th century and portraying the powerful characters of Maratha Peshwa Bajiro I, his first wife Kashibai and second wife Mastani, the sets had to play a vital role. It was necessary to bring both- legitimacy and authenticity. Bhansali is known as an ace director because of his detail-oriented and methodical approach. It continued in this project as well. He was not only clear about his film’s characters but also sure about the way he wanted his sets to be.

The key to develop a successful portrayal lays is integrating every big or small detail into the project. Sanjay Bhansali knew how to nail it. He worked intensely on not only the personalities and characters of his main protagonists, but also on the location and sets.

After many rigorous research sessions by the set designers of Bajirao Mastani, about 21 sets were designed for filming the elements of the period film Bajirao Mastani. The production designers behind those massive designs, Sujeet Sawant, Saloni and Sriram Iyengar, came up with stunning sets to amaze the viewers; the master pieces include Shaniwar wada and Aaina Mahal.