Ismail Darbar has revealed details about his complex relationship with the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which provides an uncommon insight into one of Bollywood’s most famous artistic collaborations that later broke apart.
Darbar described his relationship with Bhansali as more than professional collaboration because Bhansali provided essential support throughout his musical career. The two artists created memorable music tracks for the movies Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas which Darbar believes were achieved through divine guidance and a destined path.
Their friendship suffered major damage because they had different professional views which reached their peak during the production of Heeramandi. After putting more than a year into project development Darbar experienced strong emotional pain because he was not allowed to take part in crucial project decisions. He explained his feelings of betrayal which resulted from unfulfilled obligations and broken promises.
Darbar maintains strong respect for Bhansali because of his painful experiences which led him to believe that Bhansali had a major impact on his professional life. He described their major artistic conflicts as equivalent to violent battles while he confirmed that both sides kept treating each other with dignity.
Darbar expressed his willingness to work with Bhansali after their current relationship because he wants to maintain future partnership opportunities. The speaker explained that time and personal growth helped him to turn previous hatred into complete forgiveness which creates the potential for their future meeting.
Ismail Darbar explains his artistic collaboration through his personal experience of creative work and emotional anguish to show how two Bollywood legends maintain their deep professional connection while they continue their separate careers.
