Biography
Bhansali began his career as an assistant to Vidhu Vinod Chopra and was involved in the making of Parinda, 1942: A Love Story and Kareeb. However, they had a falling-out when Bhansali refused to direct Kareeb. In 1996, he made his directorial debut with Khamoshi: The Musical, the commercially unsuccessful but critically acclaimed narration of a daughter's struggle to communicate with her deaf-mute parents. The film earned the Critics Award for Best film at Filmfare. He rose to prominence in Indian cinema with a triangular love story, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, starring Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn, which established his individualistic stamp for visual splendour and creating auras of celebration and festivity. The film was premiered in the Indian Panorama section at the 1999 International Film Festival of India. It was a great commercial and critical success, and won numerous awards including four National Awards and nine Filmfare Awards
Career & Achievements
Sanjay Leela Bhansali born 24 February 1963 is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and music director. One of the most successful filmmakers in Indian cinema, Bhansali is the recipient of several awards, including four National Film Awards and ten Filmfare Awards. In 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award.
Awards (21)
- 2023Filmfare Awards— Best DirectorforGangubai Kathiawadi
- Zee Cine Awards— Best DirectorforPadmaavat
- National Film Awards— Best Music DirectorforPadmaavat
- Filmfare Awards— Best Music DirectorforPadmaavat
- Zee Cine Awards— Best DirectorforBajirao Mastani
- Filmfare Awards— Best DirectorforBajirao Mastani
- National Film Awards— Best DirectorforBajirao Mastani
- IIFA Awards— Best DirectorforBajirao Mastani
- Stardust Awards— Best DirectorforBlack
- Zee Cine Awards— Best DirectorforBlack
- Filmfare Awards— Best DirectorforBlack
- IIFA Awards— Best DirectorforBlack
- Star Screen Awards— Best DirectorforBlack
- Filmfare Awards— Best DirectorforDevdas
- IIFA Awards— Best DirectorforDevdas
- Zee Cine Awards— Best DirectorforDevdas
- Star Screen Awards— Best DirectorforDevdas
- Filmfare Awards— Best DirectorforHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- IIFA Awards— Best DirectorforHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- Zee Cine Awards— Best DirectorforHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- Star Screen Awards— Best DirectorforHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Filmography (30)
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