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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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Gangubai Kathiawadi (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
    • 66 wins & 69 nominations total

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar, and Mallika Sherawat in Koffee with Karan (2004)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar in Koffee with Karan (2004)
Farah Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar, and Farhan Akhtar in Koffee with Karan (2004)
Amitabh Bachchan, Farah Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Farhan Akhtar in Koffee with Karan (2004)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Saawariya (2007)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Saawariya (2007)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya (2007)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Saawariya (2007)
Salman Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Anil Kapoor, and Rishi Kapoor at an event for Saawariya (2007)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Radha Sagar at an event for Malaal (2019)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ajay Devgn, Raza Murad, Vijay Raaz, M.K. Raina, Alia Bhatt, Tareeq Ahmed Khan, Faiz Khan, Abhirami Bose, Pallavi Jadhao, Varun Akki, Prakash Kapadia, Sam Nagar, Rishabh Bhardwaj, Mostafiz Mortoza, Florian Dibra, Mamta Bajaj, Anmol Kajani, Seema Pahwa, Meenakshi, Shanu Kumar, Sunil Beniwal, Sarthak Patel, Shah Emtiaj, Backagaindancer, Jahangir Khan, Baldev Trehan, Jayantilal Gada, Asit Redij, Utkarshini Vashishtha, Chhaya Kadam, Atisha Naik, Mitali Jagtap Varadkar, Huma Qureshi, Aakash Pandey, Indira Tiwari, Ankit Balhara, Sanchit Balhara, Jim Sarbh, Namit, Shantanu Maheshwari, Raaj Vishwakarma, Sanjeev Jogtiyani, Chhaya Vora, Sonal Sagore, Manohar Pandey, and Teetu Verma in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

Known for

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Bajirao Mastani
7.2
  • Producer
  • 2015
Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in Black (2005)
Black
8.1
  • Producer
  • 2005
Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat (2018)
Padmaavat
7.0
  • Producer
  • 2018
Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Gangubai Kathiawadi
7.8
  • Producer
  • 2022

Credits

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Producer

  • Baiju Bawra
    • producer
    • Pre-production
  • Heeramandi
    • producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Rowdy Rathore 2
    • producer
    • Pre-production
  • Potential Kidd: Lift It and Drop It
    • producer
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • JimmyQ playing 9Grainz Tik Tok Tik
    • producer
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
    Gangubai Kathiawadi
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Tuesdays and Fridays (2021)
    Tuesdays and Fridays
    • producer
    • 2021
  • Meezaan Jafri and Sharmin Segal in Malaal (2019)
    Malaal
    • producer
    • 2019
  • Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat (2018)
    Padmaavat
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Laal Ishq (2016)
    Laal Ishq
    • producer
    • 2016
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani (2015)
    Bajirao Mastani
    • producer
    • 2015
  • Akshay Kumar in Gabbar Is Back (2015)
    Gabbar Is Back
    • producer
    • 2015
  • Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget in Saraswatichandra (2013)
    Saraswatichandra
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2014
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mary Kom (2014)
    Mary Kom
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in RamLeela (2013)
    RamLeela
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Farah Khan and Boman Irani in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi (2012)
    Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Rowdy Rathore (2012)
    Rowdy Rathore
    • producer
    • 2012
  • My Friend Pinto (2011)
    My Friend Pinto
    • producer
    • 2011

Editor

  • Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
    Gangubai Kathiawadi
    • Editor
    • 2022
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mary Kom (2014)
    Mary Kom
    • Editor
    • 2014
  • Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in RamLeela (2013)
    RamLeela
    • Editor
    • 2013
  • Bharat Ek Khoj (1988)
    Bharat Ek Khoj
    • Editor
    • TV Series
    • 1988–1989

Director

  • Baiju Bawra
    • Director
    • Pre-production
  • Beyond the Star
    • Director
    • In Production
  • Heeramandi
    • Director (2022)
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
    Gangubai Kathiawadi
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat (2018)
    Padmaavat
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh in Bajirao Mastani (2015)
    Bajirao Mastani
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in RamLeela (2013)
    RamLeela
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget in Saraswatichandra (2013)
    Saraswatichandra
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Guzaarish (2010)
    Guzaarish
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in Saawariya (2007)
    Saawariya
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in Black (2005)
    Black
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Madhuri Dixit, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Devdas (2002)
    Devdas
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Khamoshi the Musical (1996)
    Khamoshi the Musical
    • Director
    • 1996

Videos2

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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  • 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.
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      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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