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Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Directing

Born February 24, 1963 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Biography

Sanjay Navin Bhansali, known professionally as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is an Indian filmmaker and music composer, who works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of several awards, including seven National Film Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards, in addition to a BAFTA Award nomination. In 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award. Bhansali is best known for his use of aesthetics and musical vision, particularly in period dramas.

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Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare Award — Best Director · 2016
  • Padma Shri in arts · 2015
  • Filmfare Award — Best Director · 2006
  • Filmfare Award — Best Director · 2003
  • Filmfare Award — Best Director · 2000

Filmography20 titles

The Roshans

2025as Self

Black

2005Director, Producer, Writer

Gangubai Kathiawadi

2022Director, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay

My World

2013Scenario Writer

Devdas

2002Director, Screenplay, Writer

Guzaarish

2010Director, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay

Bajirao Mastani

2015Director, Original Music Composer, Producer

Mary Kom

2014Editor, Producer

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela

2013Director, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay

Padmaavat

2018Director, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay

Gabbar Is Back

2015Producer

Do Deewane Seher Mein

2026Producer

Straight from the Heart

1999Director, Producer, Screenplay

1942: A Love Story

1994Writer

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

2024Director, Music, Producer

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self

Malaal

2019Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay

Saawariya

2007Director, Producer

Tuesdays And Fridays

2021Producer

Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi

2012Writer