Sanjay Leela Bhansali: News
Known for his grand and lavish film set-ups, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a film and music director, producer, and screenwriter in Hindi cinema. He started his career as an assistant to Vindu Vinod Chopra, with whom he had a falling out. In 1996, Bhansali made his debut as a director with the film 'Khamoshi'. Even though the movie did not do well at the box office, it earned the Best Film Critics Award at Filmfare. He made his name in the industry with 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', which premiered at the International Film Festival of India (1999), and won many awards, including four National and nine Filmfare Awards. In the following years, 'Devdas' (2002) got him international recognition, and 'Black' (2005) earned eleven awards at Filmfare. 'Ramleela', 'Mary Kom', 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Padmaavat' became some of his hit movies. Bhansali is known for making and breaking his records at Filmfare. In 2015, he was awarded Padma Shri Award by the Government of India.
Are Ranveer-Bhansali feuding? Here's what we know
Ranveer Singh and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who have delivered several hits together in the past, are reportedly at odds.
'Love & War': Bhansali plans epic face-offs between Ranbir-Vicky
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the acclaimed director known for his grand cinematic style, is currently working on Love & War.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Mahavatar' delayed? Here's what is going on
Vicky Kaushal's upcoming mythological film, Mahavatar, is reportedly facing delays in its production and release schedule.
Ranbir Kapoor to shoot Bhansali's film after 'Ramayana' wrap
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He's like a curious child: Vicky Kaushal gushes over Bhansali
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal recently opened up about his upcoming film Love & War in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India.
'Big family...': Bhansali on shooting 'Dil De Chuke...' with Salman-Aishwarya
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn, completed 26 years recently.
Everything to know about India's most expensive set by Rajamouli
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Fardeen Khan's father threatened him after his flop debut
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Netflix co-CEO thought Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' pitch was a dare
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Has Ayan Mukerji put 'Brahmastra 2' on hold?
Director Ayan Mukerji is reportedly shifting his focus from Brahmastra Part Two to Dhoom 4, the much-awaited reboot of the action thriller franchise.
Alia is not skipping Cannes after all
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt was seen at the Mumbai airport on Friday, flying off to the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Ranbir, Vicky drop major weight for Bhansali's 'Love & War'
Reportedly, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal have lost weight for their roles in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film, Love & War.
Alia is in! Bollywood star to attend Cannes after all
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Was 'Heeramandi' meant to be India's version of 'The Crown'?
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Alia, Ranbir shoot emotional night scenes for 'Love & War'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently helming crucial night shoots for Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Ranbir-Alia-Vicky's 'Love & War' eyes Independence Day 2026 release: Report
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film, Love & War, is now eyeing an Independence Day 2026 release, reported Bollywood Hungama.
No delays for SLB's 'Love & War'; shooting on track
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Will Aditi Rao Hydari star opposite Chiranjeevi in his next?
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Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha is said to be gearing up for her Telugu cinema debut. She will be seen sharing the screen with Sudheer Babu in his next film Jatadhara, helmed by Venkat Kalyan.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches limited vinyl edition of Netflix's 'Heeramandi'
Acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has released a limited edition vinyl album of his successful web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
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The latest fad of re-releasing old films has received a mixed response in the Hindi film industry.
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NCW summons Elvish Yadav for racist comments against Chum Darang
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Kangana invites Deepika as first guest to her Himalayan cafe
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Sonakshi Sinha sells Mumbai apartment where she got married: Report
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has reportedly sold her luxurious Bandra West apartment for ₹22.5 crore.
'Chhaava,' 'Padmaavat': Period films that faced heat before hitting screens
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'Rowdy Rathore 2' update: New report says, 'not happening soon'
Contrary to recent media reports claiming that filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up for the sequel of the 2012 hit film Rowdy Rathore, News18 has learned that there's little truth to these claims.
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The star-studded cast of the upcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, Love & War, has just gotten bigger with social media sensation Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, joining the ensemble, reported India Today.
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'Heeramandi' tops Google's most searched shows in India for 2024
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Aditi reveals why she chose Alila Fort as wedding venue
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'Love & War': Ranbir-Alia's retro looks from Bhansali's film leaked
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Vidya Balan to play Meena Kumari? New report suggests so
In a shocking development, ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra and actor Kriti Sanon have pulled out of the much-anticipated biopic on legendary actor Meena Kumari.
Alia-Vicky recreate magic of the '80s for 'Love & War'
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Vicky Kaushal's 4-year film line-up includes SLB, Rajkumar Hirani: Report
Over the next four years, Vicky Kaushal will be working with some of the most celebrated directors in Hindi cinema.
Alia Bhatt begins filming for Bhansali's 'Love and War': Report
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has officially started shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film, Love and War.
Rishi Kapoor feared 'Saawariya' would ruin Ranbir's career, reveals Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the acclaimed director, who helmed the 2007 film Saawariya, recently opened up about how the late actor Rishi Kapoor was initially upset and angry about his son Ranbir Kapoor's debut film.