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Bajirao Mastani is a 2015 Indian epic historical romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali , who also composed the music of the film .. Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Sanjay Leela Bhansali. epic. Epic film. historical romance. historical romance. Mastani. Mastani. It is jointly produced by Bhansali and Eros International .. Eros International. Eros International. The film stars Ranveer Singh as Bajirao I and Deepika Padukone as Mastani , with Priyanka Chopra playing Bajirao 's first wife Kashibai .. Ranveer Singh. Ranveer Singh. Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka Chopra. Bajirao I. Bajirao I. Deepika Padukone. Deepika Padukone. Mastani. Mastani. Kashibai. Kashibai. Tanvi Azmi , Vaibbhav Tatwawdi and Milind Soman appear in supporting roles .. Tanvi Azmi. Tanvi Azmi. Vaibbhav Tatwawdi. Vaibbhav Tatwawdi. Milind Soman. Milind Soman. Based on the Marathi novel Raau by Nagnath S. Inamdar , the film narrates the story of the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao -LRB- 1700-1740 AD -RRB- and his second wife Mastani .. Nagnath S. Inamdar. Nagnath S. Inamdar. Mastani. Mastani. Marathi. Marathi language. Maratha. Maratha. Peshwa. Peshwa. The film was in development for 15 years , with Bhansali wanting to make the film after Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam .. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. However , several times , the production was delayed due to the changing cast .. Principal photography started in mid 2014 after the casting of principal roles was finalised .. The film was released on 18 December 2015 to critical acclaim from critics , who praised the direction , cinematography , production design , costumes , music and performances , particularly of Chopra , and Singh .. The film has grossed over at the box-office , emerging as a commercial success and one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time .. highest-grossing Indian films of all time. List of highest-grossing Indian films. The film received several accolades at various award ceremonies across India .. several accolades. List of accolades received by Bajirao Mastani. At the 63rd National Film Awards , Bajirao Mastani received seven awards , including Best Direction and Best Supporting Actress for Tanvi Azmi .. Tanvi Azmi. Tanvi Azmi. Mastani. Mastani. 63rd National Film Awards. 63rd National Film Awards. Best Direction. National Film Award for Best Direction. Best Supporting Actress. Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film is featured among the 2016 Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India .. International Film Festival of India. International Film Festival of India. The film received fourteen nominations at the 61st Filmfare Awards , and won nine awards including Best Film , Best Director for Bhansali , Best Actor for Singh , and Best Supporting Actress for Chopra .. Best Supporting Actress. Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. 61st Filmfare Awards. 61st Filmfare Awards. Best Film. Filmfare Award for Best Film. Best Director. Filmfare Award for Best Director. Best Actor. Filmfare Award for Best Actor