This musical and visual extravaganza received a standing ovation at Cannes, where it premiered. It won many awards and was India’s official entry to the Oscars. Then came Black, his most compelling film to date. Time Magazine (Europe) selected the film as one of the 10 Best Movies of the Year 2005 from across the globe. The movie was positioned at number five. His works include Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), starring Salman Khan, Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas and Manisha Koirala; Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan; Devdas, starring Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit and Black (2005) starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and child artiste Ayesha Kapoor.

As Director :

1. Saawariya (2007)
2. Black (2005)
3. Devdas (2002/I)
4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
5. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)

As Producer :

1. Saawariya (2007) (producer)
2. Black (2005) (producer)
3. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) (producer)

As writer :

1. Black (2005) (screenplay)
2. Devdas (2002/I) (screenplay)
3. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
4. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
5. 1942: A Love Story (1993) (screenplay)

As Editor :

1. “Bharat Ek Khoj” (1988)