Sanjay Leela Bhansali made his directorial debut with Khamoshi: The Musical in 1996. The film featured Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar and Helen in important roles and traced the story of a deaf and mute couple. Black, Guzaarish and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Padmaavat are some of his major films.