Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Iconic Bollywood Creations

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, a renowned Bollywood director, celebrates his 61st birthday on February 24, 2024 He is known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema as a director, screenwriter, producer, and music director.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bhansali began his directorial career in 1996 with 'Khamoshi: The Musical', which earned him the Filmfare Critic Award for Best Film He has been active in the industry since 1989, starting as an assistant director.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

His film 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' (1999) received critical acclaim and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director, establishing him as a prominent filmmaker

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

In 2002, Bhansali directed 'Devdas', which was another success, earning him the same prestigious awards and further solidifying his reputation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The film 'Black' (2005), starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee, was a massive hit, winning 11 Filmfare Awards and being praised for its portrayal of willpower and resilience

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

While 'Saawariya' (2007) and 'Guzaarish' (2010) did not achieve the same level of success, they still hold a special place among his fans

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bhansali made a strong comeback with 'Goliyon Ki Raas Leela: Ram Leela' (2013), which was a blockbuster and was praised for the chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The director received the Padma Shri in 2015 and released 'Bajirao Mastani' the same year, a film that won 9 Filmfare Awards and was a major success

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

'Padmaavat' (2018) followed the success of 'Bajirao Mastani', featuring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, and was a big hit despite controversies

Bhansali's recent film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', starring Alia Bhatt, made a strong impact at the box office He is currently working on new projects like 'Hiramandi', 'Love & War', and 'Inshallah'.