New Delhi . The grandeur seen in films is not just the result of the actors or the locations, but behind it lies the months of hard work of an entire team. Whenever you watch a historical or grand film, its sets take you to a different world. But this magic does not happen suddenly, rather there is a planned and very technical process behind it.

The production designer and art director are responsible for preparing the set of the film. These people first prepare the blueprint after understanding the director’s vision. This includes every small detail like the size of the palace, the design of the doors, the combination of colors and even the texture of the walls. After this the set is slowly erected with the help of wood fiber plaster and other special materials. Many times the sets are made so realistic that the audience considers them to be real locations.

It is impossible to talk about grand sets in Indian cinema and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s name does not come up. The hallmark of his films are their luxurious and expensive sets which take the story to a different level. If we talk about the most expensive sets of Bollywood, then Bajirao Mastani is seen at the top of the list. This film stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. Starring the lead roles and approximately Rs 145 crore was spent on building its sets. This set is still remembered for its grandeur and detailing.

Devdas is also counted among the most luxurious films of its time. Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit were seen in this film. According to reports, about Rs 20 crores were spent on the sets of the film, out of which Rs 12 crores were spent only in the construction of Chandramukhi’s brothel. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is also known for its royal chic. Around Rs 13 to 15 crores were spent in making the sets of Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer film so that the film could be given a royal look.

Similarly, about Rs 12 crore was spent on the sets of Jodhaa Akbar in which Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were seen. The grandeur of the palaces and courts of the film had captivated the audience. Kalank was also in the news for its huge sets. Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur star, about Rs 15 crore was spent in preparing the set of this film.