The Director's Grid Day 18:Which was the actor who best worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Shoojit Sircar’s subtle, emotionally resonant storytelling found the perfect performer in Irrfan Khan. Their collaborations in Piku and Madari (produced by Sircar) showcased Irrfan’s effortless ability to balance humor, depth, and vulnerability. As the charming yet frustrated taxi business owner in Piku, he added warmth to the film’s road-trip dynamic, while his work in Madari reflected his mastery over layered, socially relevant roles. Their pairing brought authenticity and emotional depth, making their films both meaningful and memorable. Now we are going to look at the actor best paired with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.This category celebrates the most iconic collaborations between directors and actors, where their combined vision and performances have created unforgettable cinematic experiences. Vote for the pair whose teamwork, chemistry, and storytelling magic have left a lasting impact on the audience Comment and upvote the comments you think are right. That's the drill and that's how this goes. The most upvoted comment by tomorrow around this time will win the particular day's category! I hope to get some good insights from all of you discussing down below, and it would be good to see each day what sort of answers you guys have in mind. (Please feel free to explain along with your answer as well.) ADDITIONAL REQUEST: If you don't like an answer, discuss with the person instead of hating and downvoting simply because you don't want that person to win. (Also if there are any suggestions for this grid do let me know, like any other categories which I may have missed do mention in the comments.) Rules:- 1. Comment for who you think is the most appropriate in the particular category mentioned in the caption. Simple no complications here. 2. Do try to upvote a comment if it already has your answer, no need to answer again. Only the top upvoted comments of each different player will be considered. 3. I'd encourage healthy discussions and interaction, and would like to hear you guys out on anything you'd have to say