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.
25 Apr 2024
Salman KhanSalman, Alia, Rekha attend 'Heeramandi' premiere, photos go viral
We are just days away from the Netflix premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's regal web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
23 Apr 2024
Netflix'Biggest set ever': Sanjay Leela Bhansali discusses 'Heeramandi's opulent vision
Excitement is in the air as Sanjay Leela Bhansali is set to make his grand entrance into the realm of streaming with the highly-anticipated eight-part series, Heeramandi.
06 Apr 2024
Shekhar SumanFardeen Khan, Shekhar Sumar radiate in new 'Heeramandi' posters
The upcoming OTT series Heeramandi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has finally unveiled the first look at its male leads, and we cannot hold our excitement!
06 Apr 2024
Ruskin BondVikrant Massey to play blind musician in Ruskin Bond adaptation
Fresh off his 2023 hit 12th Fail, Vikrant Massey is now set to take on the role of a blind musician in his upcoming project, reported Peeping Moon.
06 Apr 2024
NetflixSLB's 'Heeramandi' to release theatrically as a three-hour epic: Report
In a first for Netflix India and potentially any global streaming service, the eight-episode-long Heeramandi might be transformed into a three-hour cinematic experience.
04 Apr 2024
Alia Bhatt'Love & War': Alia Bhatt to play a jazz singer
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a maverick filmmaker and he has announced his upcoming romantic drama Love & War.
04 Apr 2024
Deepika PadukoneThe Academy pays tribute to Deepika's 'Deewani Mastani'; see post
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently paid tribute to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone on their official Instagram account.
03 Apr 2024
Sonakshi Sinha'Tilasmi Bahein': Sonakshi mesmerizes in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' song
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a maverick filmmaker known for his brilliant mounting and larger-than-life storytelling!
28 Mar 2024
Aditi Rao Hydari'Heeramandi' OTT release date out: Cast, crew, storyline
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a maverick of Indian cinema and is known for his detailed larger-than-life storytelling.
29 Feb 2024
OTT releases'Heeramandi' posters: Sanjay Leela Bhansali adds his signature regality
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated magnum opus, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has unveiled individual posters spotlighting its all-star ensemble, including Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Segal, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.
24 Feb 2024
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Sanjay Leela Bhansali: His bankable leading stars
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the leading filmmakers in India. He is known for his larger-than-life films, grand sets, beautiful costumes, and more. Bhansali is a dream filmmaker for many actors. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.
04 Feb 2024
NetflixSanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Black' turns 19; finally makes digital debut
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 gem Black, featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, finally made its digital debut on its 19th anniversary on Sunday.
01 Feb 2024
Netflix'Heeramandi' first look: Sanjay Leela Bhansali promises another magnificent title
This year's highly-anticipated web series is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi, set for a Netflix release. The series has been in the making for very long now. It's considered to be Bhansali's dream project featuring a vast ensemble cast.
25 Jan 2024
Ranbir KapoorRanbir Kapoor raises fees to Rs. 65cr
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor—who delivered the biggest hit of his career through Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal—is now reaping the rewards of the action drama's success.
24 Jan 2024
Alia BhattSanjay Leela Bhansali confirms 'Love & War' starring Ranbir-Alia-Vicky
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is working on his next, but it's not Inshallah or Baiju Bawra!
23 Jan 2024
BollywoodSanjay Leela Bhansali to direct Ranbir-Alia-Vicky in modern love story
Renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to create a contemporary love story, a departure from his usual historical dramas.
19 Jan 2024
BollywoodNayanthara apologizes for 'Annapoorani' controversy: 5 similar cases
India is a country heavily influenced by cinema and religion. From burning effigies to protests to calling for boycotts, film industries across the country have faced flak for allegedly hurting religious statements.
15 Dec 2023
Ram MandirRam Mandir opening ceremony guest list; Akshay-Big B to attend
The highly anticipated Ram Mandir opening ceremony in Ayodhya is set for January 22, 2024, and many esteemed guests are expected to attend.
05 Dec 2023
JaipurJaipur: Karni Sena chief shot dead, gangster claims responsibility
Unidentified gunmen shot dead Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in broad daylight in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Tuesday.
18 Oct 2023
BollywoodNavratri 2023: Bollywood films that got the festive portrayal right
One of the most spiritually significant and vibrant Hindu festivals, Navratri, the nine-night extravaganza dedicated to Goddess Durga is a time of colorful traditions, graceful dance performances, and elaborate rituals.
07 Oct 2023
Shahid KapoorShahid Kapoor to star in Vashu-Jackky Bhagnani's mythological epic: Report
Shahid Kapoor is all set to star in a mythological epic film produced by Pooja Entertainment, owned by Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani.
07 Oct 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Not 'Malaal,' Meezaan Jafri's screen debut was 'Boogie Woogie'
Meezaan Jafri made his acting debut with 2019's Malaal, But did you know that he made his screen debut decades ago with Boogie Woogie?
15 Sep 2023
BollywoodSiddhant Chaturvedi-Mrunal Thakur to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali project
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his trademark cinema. Interestingly, the director-turned-producer has bankrolled various kinds of projects.
13 Sep 2023
BollywoodSanjay Leela Bhansali-Shahid Kapoor to collaborate for a 'masala' entertainer
Shahid Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are reportedly discussing a new project together. The film is said to be a commercial masala entertainer, with the script already developed by Bhansali's team of writers.
14 Jun 2023
BollywoodSanjay Leela Bhansali confirms Abhishek Bachchan in Sahir Ludhianvi biopic
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the most renowned auteurs in the world, known for his distinct style of storytelling. The filmmaker is known for tapping the unexplored potential of various actors.
01 Jun 2023
BollywoodRanveer Singh locks 'Baiju Bawra' and 'Don 3': Report
Ranveer Singh was the decade-defining actor of the 2010s. Ever since his debut, the actor has donned impeccable characters, his films have been moneyspinners and received critical acclaim. However, ever since the pandemic, he has not been able to strike the right chord.
01 May 2023
Bollywood Films'Bedhadak,' 'Dostana 2': Bollywood movies running behind their original schedule
Aditya Dhar's ambitious project The Immortal Ashwatthama is back in the news and it has reportedly been shelved due to an exorbitant budget.
24 Apr 2023
OTT releasesSanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' might become a multi-season series: Reports
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the most celebrated filmmakers around the globe. The auteur is known for his mounting, extravagant sets, and brilliant storytelling.
23 Apr 2023
Bollywood#NewsBytesExplainer: How Bollywood has paid homage to playwright William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is considered the greatest, most respected playwright in the history of English literature, and his work has transcended the boundaries of languages, regions, and cultures.
19 Apr 2023
Adipurush'Adipurush' aside, films that underwent changes due to public backlash
When the teaser of Prabhas-led Adipurush was released in October 2022, it met with widespread criticism over its VFX.
18 Mar 2023
Gangubai KathiawadiSanjay Leela Bhansali to revive 'Inshallah' with '90s megastar: Report
A director par excellence, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has made an indelible mark in Bollywood with some incredible films like Bajirao Mastani, Devdas, Black, and most recently, Gangubai Kathiawadi.
25 Feb 2023
Bollywood FilmsAlia Bhatt celebrates 1 year of 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'; shares photo
Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of the most lauded works of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, in which Alia Bhatt was seen in a new avatar.
24 Feb 2023
Happy BirthdaySanjay Leela Bhansali's birthday: Celebrating filmmaker's strong-willed, unapologetic female characters
"A simple guy with a complex mind" is how Simi Garewal described Sanjay Leela Bhansali on her show, Rendezvous.
22 Feb 2023
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt-Ranveer Singh to start 'Baiju Bawra' shoot from mid-2023
Ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is making headlines for his debut series Heeramandi, is simultaneously working on other projects that have created a solid buzz.
18 Feb 2023
OTT releasesNetflix unveils first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'
It's finally here!
18 Feb 2023
OTT releasesSanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' poster to be released today
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in India and is known for his vision and larger-than-life cinema.
10 Feb 2023
Salman KhanSalman Khan walked out of 'Inshallah' sets post 'showdown': Report
Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivered two iconic films of the '90s- Khamoshi-The Musical and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Movie buffs were eager to see the duo work together again in Inshallah.
30 Jan 2023
BollywoodMumtaz opens up about starring in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is one of the most sought-after web series since it marks the auteur's OTT debut. As per earlier reports, Bhansali was rumored to collaborate with veteran actor Mumtaz.
10 Jan 2023
Hrithik RoshanHappy birthday Hrithik Roshan: Reminiscing 'Guzaarish' on his 49th birthday
Hrithik Roshan is a bonafide superstar for more than two decades now and has donned multiple characters of varied shades and fans have loved him thoroughly. From Rohit in Koi... Mil Gaya to Dhoom and from Super 30 to Vikram Vedha, he has proved his mettle in Bollywood.
07 Jan 2023
BAFTA'RRR' makes BAFTA 2023 longlist; 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' crashes out
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) released the much-awaited longlist of the 2023 BAFTA Awards across all 24 categories on Friday.
22 Dec 2022
Bollywood FilmsYear wrap: Top 10 Hindi songs of 2022
Hindi cinema is known for its music, dance, and drama. Over the years, Hindi films have produced gems when it comes to film music and has gifted us with singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Sonu Nigam, Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, and many more.
16 Dec 2022
BollywoodHappy birthday, Harshvardhan Rane! Top lesser-known facts
Actor Harshvardhan Rane is known for Telugu films like Thakita Thakita, Prema Ishq Kaadhal, and many more. The handsome hunk made his debut in the Hindi film industry with Sanam Teri Kasam in 2016 opposite Mawra Hocane. The film was directed by the duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru.
11 Dec 2022
OTT releases'Heeramandi': SLB-Jackie Shroff to reunite 20 years after 'Devdas'
While ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is still basking in the glory of his mammoth hit Gangubai Kathiawadi, all eyes are set on his OTT debut, Heeramandi.
05 Dec 2022
Music IndustrySanjay Leela Bhansali's debut album 'Sukoon' releases this Wednesday
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced his first original music album titled Sukoon on Monday.
03 Dec 2022
Academy Awards95th Academy Awards: Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' eyeing Oscar nods
One of the blockbuster films of Hindi cinema in 2022, Gangubai Kathiawdi starring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, is eyeing big nominations at the 95th Academy Awards.
13 Jul 2022
Kareena Kapoor Khan#AllAboutFees: Tracking Kareena Kapoor Khan's remuneration over the years
A shining star of the Kapoor khandaan, Kareena Kapoor Khan has been ruling hearts for decades.
11 Jul 2022
Bollywood#AllAboutFees: Charting Ranbir Kapoor's remuneration over the years
Ranbir Kapoor, who is often hailed as the next superstar in Hindi cinema, has repeatedly proved his worth due to his script choices, acting chops, and versatile roles.
28 May 2022
Akshay Kumar'Samrat Prithviraj': All controversies surrounding Akshay Kumar's historical action drama
Yash Raj Films (YRF) recently agreed to change the title of its next offering Prithviraj to Samrat Prithviraj.
20 Apr 2022
Netflix'Gangubai Kathiawadi' lands on Netflix in exactly six days!
After winning hearts of theater-goers, Gangubai Kathiawadi is finally hitting the digital screen.
08 Mar 2022
NetflixHas 'Gangubai Kathiawadi's Netflix release been delayed by a month?
Alia Bhatt-led Gangubai Kathiawadi, which was released on February 25, is going from strength to strength, showing no intention to slow down at the box office.
25 Feb 2022
Alia Bhatt'Gangubai Kathiawadi' review: Alia is mesmerizing but story lacks plenitude
Alia Bhatt's first gamble with the biopic genre in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi hit theaters on Friday (February 25).
23 Feb 2022
Jawaharlal Nehru'Gangubai Kathiawadi': The time when real Gangubai 'schooled' Jawaharlal Nehru
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next, Gangubai Kathiawadi is headed for its release this Friday.
22 Feb 2022
Alia Bhatt'Gangubai Kathiawadi': Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi in real life?
Alia Bhatt will soon star in the first biopic of her career in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
14 Feb 2022
Alia BhattChild reenacts Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' scene, sparks online debate
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt is gearing up for her next, Gangubai Kathiawadi, which releases on February 25, but one promotional effort is already inviting flak for the actor and the movie.
10 Feb 2022
Alia Bhatt'Gangubai Kathiawadi': 5 reasons why you should listen to 'Dholida'
The makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi released its first song on Thursday.
07 Feb 2022
Alia BhattNot Alia, these 5 actors would've suited 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' better
Sanjay Leela Bhansali dropped the trailer for his much-anticipated biographical crime drama Gangubai Kathiawadi recently.
04 Feb 2022
Alia Bhatt'Gangubai Kathiawadi' trailer: Alia Bhatt leads the way all along
Following a long wait, the trailer for Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi was released earlier on Friday and, the wait was worth it.
28 Jan 2022
Alia Bhatt'Gangubai Kathiawadi': Alia Bhatt starrer gets a new release date
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming biographical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi now has a new release date.
11 Jan 2022
BollywoodBollywood, DO NOT dare to remake these 5 classic songs
Bollywood has produced many musical gems that need to be preserved.
22 Dec 2021
Akshay Kumar'Rowdy Rathore 2' getting made after all, in scripting stage
We soon may be able to see our favorite Shiva with his wife Paro and their adoptive daughter, Chinki.
16 Dec 2021
Alia Bhatt'Gangubai Kathiawadi' only Indian film to premiere at Berlin Film-Festival
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming venture Gangubai Kathiawadi starring Alia Bhatt will be premiered at the 72nd Berlin Film Festival.
