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Highlights:

• Ram-Leela introduced a bold, colourful visual style that was instantly recognisable.

• The film set a new standard for cinematic romance in Bollywood.

• Ranveer and Deepika’s chemistry became a defining on-screen pairing.

• Every frame reflected meticulous design and attention to cultural detail.

• The film remains influential, shaping the look of modern Hindi epics.

Twelve years ago, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela arrived in cinemas, bringing a striking mix of colour, intensity, and romance that left a lasting mark on Indian cinema. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2013 take on Romeo and Juliet set a visual and narrative template that would shape his work for years to come. The film also introduced audiences to the now-iconic “DeepVeer” pairing, cementing Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone as one of Bollywood’s most compelling on-screen couples.

Ram-Leela turns 12 and still rules Bollywood romance www.easterneye.biz