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Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali
A story of strength, inspiration and resilience. This year, we celebrate the journey of a girl who not only rose to power but reigned supreme.

Bhansali Productions & PEN Studios Presents A Film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Produced by: Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Dr. Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios) Music on Saregama

Viacom18 Studios & Paramount Pictures International will be distributing Gangubai Kathiawadi in all International markets outside of India.

In Cinemas: 25th Feb 2022
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali is among the most celebrated Film Makers of the Bollywood. Having worked with the biggest stars of Indian Film Industry, Bhansali is the most sought-for director of the Bollywood. He started his career as an assistant director to Vidhu Vinod Chopra. If one has to name his 'niche' genre, it would definitely be Mega-Musicals. From Devdas to Bajirao Mastani, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Saawariya, love of cinema and music, proclaims through every movie he writes or direct.

His 1999 Romantic-Drama, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, starring heartthrob duo Salman-Aishwarya became one of the most critically cherished movies of the Genre. Amitabh Bachan, starrer Black was equally appreciated by the critics. But he made his presence felt with 2002 adaptation of the Hindi literary masterpiece, Devdas, for a silver-screen experience. He received a nomination for Best Foreign Film at BAFTA for the movie.

Devdas has become a name synonymous with a passionate, intense love that does not find consummation. This similar theme has been repeated numerous time in the literary work. And one of them is Romeo & Juliet. He translated this classic tale into Indian Folk Idiom.
BornFebruary 24, 1963
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 75 wins & 81 nominations total

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    Known for

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani (2015)
    Bajirao Mastani
    7.3
    • Producer
    • 2015
    Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
    Gangubai Kathiawadi
    7.8
    • Producer
    • 2022
    Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in Black (2005)
    Black
    8.1
    • Producer
    • 2005
    Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat (2018)
    Padmaavat
    7.1
    • Producer
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Untitled Mrunal Thakur/Siddhant Chatuvedi Project
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Untitled Shahid Kapoor/Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie
      • producer
      • In Production
    • Rowdy Rathore 2
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Baiju Bawra
      • producer
      • In Production



    • Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024)
      Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
      6.3
      TV Series
      • producer
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
      Gangubai Kathiawadi
      7.8
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Tuesdays and Fridays (2021)
      Tuesdays and Fridays
      4.5
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Meezaan Jafri and Sharmin Segal in Malaal (2019)
      Malaal
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat (2018)
      Padmaavat
      7.1
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Laal Ishq (2016)
      Laal Ishq
      5.6
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani (2015)
      Bajirao Mastani
      7.3
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Akshay Kumar in Gabbar Is Back (2015)
      Gabbar Is Back
      7.0
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget in Saraswatichandra (2013)
      Saraswatichandra
      6.3
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2013–2014
    • Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mary Kom (2014)
      Mary Kom
      6.8
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela (2013)
      Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
      6.4
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Farah Khan and Boman Irani in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi (2012)
      Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
      4.5
      • producer
      • 2012
    • Akshay Kumar in Rowdy Rathore (2012)
      Rowdy Rathore
      5.8
      • producer
      • 2012
    • My Friend Pinto (2011)
      My Friend Pinto
      5.3
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Guzaarish (2010)
      Guzaarish
      7.4
      • producer
      • 2010

    Editor



    • Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024)
      Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Editor
      • 2024
    • Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
      Gangubai Kathiawadi
      7.8
      • Editor
      • 2022
    • Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mary Kom (2014)
      Mary Kom
      6.8
      • Editor
      • 2014
    • Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela (2013)
      Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
      6.4
      • Editor
      • 2013
    • Bharat Ek Khoj (1988)
      Bharat Ek Khoj
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Editor
      • 1988–1989

    Writer



    • Love & War
      • Writer
      • In Production
      • 2026
    • Baiju Bawra
      • Writer
      • In Production



    • Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024)
      Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
      6.3
      TV Series
      • screenplay
      • 2024
    • Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
      Gangubai Kathiawadi
      7.8
      • screenplay
      • 2022
    • Meezaan Jafri and Sharmin Segal in Malaal (2019)
      Malaal
      5.9
      • screenplay
      • 2019
    • Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat (2018)
      Padmaavat
      7.1
      • screenplay
      • 2018
    • Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani (2015)
      Bajirao Mastani
      7.3
      • additional writer
      • 2015
    • Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela (2013)
      Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
      6.4
      • screenplay
      • 2013
    • Farah Khan and Boman Irani in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi (2012)
      Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
      4.5
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Guzaarish (2010)
      Guzaarish
      7.4
      • screenplay
      • 2010
    • Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in Saawariya (2007)
      Saawariya
      5.2
      • screenplay
      • 2007
    • Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in Black (2005)
      Black
      8.1
      • screenplay
      • 2005
    • Madhuri Dixit, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Devdas (2002)
      Devdas
      7.5
      • screenplay
      • 2002
    • Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Straight from the Heart (1999)
      Straight from the Heart
      7.4
      • writer
      • 1999
    • Khamoshi the Musical (1996)
      Khamoshi the Musical
      7.4
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala in 1942: A Love Story (1994)
      1942: A Love Story
      7.2
      • screenplay
      • 1994

    Videos3

    The Making of 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'
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    Trailer 3:14
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 3:14
    Official Trailer
    Guzaarish
    Trailer 1:49
    Guzaarish

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Sanjay Bhansali
    • Born
      • February 24, 1963
      • Mumbai, India
    • Parents
        Navin Bhansali
    • Relatives
        Bela Segal(Sibling)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Conceives his films in a unique fashion - he designs the film soundtrack first and then creates the film.
    • Quotes
      At the premiere of Black (2005): Until recently I didn't even have a proper office. I've just a couple of staffers, hence my agitation and anxiety at the premiere. I single-handedly sent out all the invitations, called up every person individually and made sure they were all there at the premiere. I agree this isn't the way for me to function. But I'm basically a middle class boy from the chawls. I can't bring myself to trust others to do my work.
    • Trademarks
        His work has passionate (and often damaged) individuals reaching out to each other over great distances to connect with each other.

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    • How old is Sanjay Leela Bhansali?
      62 years old
    • When was Sanjay Leela Bhansali born?
      February 24, 1963
    • Where was Sanjay Leela Bhansali born?
      Mumbai, India
    • What is Sanjay Leela Bhansali known for?
      Black, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat
    • Does Sanjay Leela Bhansali have siblings?
      Yes, 2 siblings, including Bela Segal and Bela Segal

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