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Encyclopedia > Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Occupation Film Director
Website www.sanjayleelabhansali.com

Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Devanagari:संजय लीला भंसाली) is a highly acclaimed Indian film director. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India. Bhansali has adopted the middle name "Leela" as a tribute to his mother, Leela Bhansali. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Rigveda manuscript in Devanagari (early 19th century) DevanāgarÄ« (देवनागरी — in English pronounced ) (ISCII – IS13194:1991) [1] is an abugida alphabet used to write several Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Bihari, Bhili, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Nepali from Nepal. ... “Old girl” redirects here. ... The quality of this article or section may be compromised by peacock terms. You can help Wikipedia by removing peacock terms. ...

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Career

His debut film Khamoshi: The Musical was the touching narration of a daughter's struggle to communicate with her deaf mute parents. Acclaimed by all the film garnered a bouquet of awards and Bhansali emerged as a director to watch. It proved to be a rewarding watch. His next film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam showcased another facet of the director enveloping the simple story of relationship, with visual splendour and an aura of celebration and festivity which bore a very individualistic stamp. Stupendous success and awards came his way. His next film Devdas was Bhansali's ode to India's best known love story. This musical and visual extravaganza received a standing ovation at Cannes, where it premiered. It won many awards and was India’s official entry to the Oscars. Then came Black, his most compelling film to date. Time Magazine (Europe) selected the film as one of the 10 Best Movies of the Year 2005 from across the globe. The movie was positioned at number five. His works include Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), starring Salman Khan, Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas and Manisha Koirala; Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan; Devdas, starring Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit and Black (2005) starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and child artiste Ayesha Kapoor. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is an Indian Bollywood film. ... Devdas (Hindi: देवदास) is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella, Devdas. ... Cannes - receding storm Cannes, as seen from a ferry speeding towards lÃŽle Saint-Honorat Cannes (pronounced ) (Provençal Occitan: Canas in classical norm or Cano in Mistralian norm) is a city and commune in southern France, located on the Riviera, in the Alpes-Maritimes département and the r... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Black (Hindi: ब्लॅक) is a Hindi and Indian English film released in 2005 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. ... (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... Salman Khan (Hindi: सलमान ख़ान, Urdu: سلمان خان. Pronunciation: / /), born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on December 27, 1965 is a popular Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood movies. ... Nana Patekar (Marathi:नाना पाटेकर) (born 1 January 1951 as Vishwanath Patekar) is a highly acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker. ... Seema Biswas is an Indian actress who shot into prominence with the role of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapurs film 1994 film, Bandit Queen. ... Manisha Koirala, born on August 16, 1970 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a well-known Bollywood actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. ... Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is an Indian Bollywood film. ... Salman Khan (Hindi: सलमान ख़ान, Urdu: سلمان خان. Pronunciation: / /), born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on December 27, 1965 is a popular Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood movies. ... Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Tulu-Kannada: ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯಾ ರಾಯ್, Marathi: ऐश्वर्या राय, IPA: ), born on November 1, 1973, is an Indian actress. ... Vishal Devgan, born (April 2, 1969 in Delhi, India), popularly known as Ajay Devgan is a two-time National Film Award-winning actor who appears in Bollywood films. ... Devdas (Hindi: देवदास) is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella, Devdas. ... Shahrukh Khan (Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान, Hindko/Urdu: شاہ رخ خان, Pushtu: شاه روخ خان), born 2 November 1965, is a highly acclaimed Bollywood actor, producer, and recent host of the game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. ... Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Tulu-Kannada: ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯಾ ರಾಯ್, Marathi: ऐश्वर्या राय, IPA: ), born on November 1, 1973, is an Indian actress. ... Madhuri Dixit (Marathi: माधुरी दीक्षित) (born as Madhuri Shankar Dixit to a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family on May 15, 1967) is an award winning Indian Bollywood actress and one of the biggest stars of the Indian film industry. ... Black (Hindi: ब्लॅक) is a Hindi and Indian English film released in 2005 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. ... Bachchan redirects here. ... Rani Mukerji (Bengali: , Hindi: ) born on March 21, 1978, is a six-time Filmfare Award-winning Indian film actress who works in Bollywood movies. ... Ayesha Kapoor (born September 13, 1994) is an Indian actress who played the young Michelle McNally in the Bollywood movie Black. ...


His directing trademarks include lush visuals and loud melodrama.


He has won the Filmfare Best Director Award three times; for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas and most recently Black. Black broke a record at the 2006 Filmfare Awards winning eleven awards. The Filmfare Best Director Awards is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is an Indian Bollywood film. ... Devdas (Hindi: देवदास) is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella, Devdas. ... Black (Hindi: ब्लॅक) is a Hindi and Indian English film released in 2005 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. ... The Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India [1] and is sometimes referred to as the Indian Oscars. ...


His next project was to be Bajirao Mastani (2006), starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles. He wanted to be the first to be able to cast Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor together, however both stars appeared together first in Kyonki. According to reports, Bhansali has now signed Shivani Kapoor in the role of Mastani [1]. The film for now has been put off. The movie is planned to be completed in 2007 after Bhansali finishes work on Saawariya. [2]. Bajirao Mastani is a forthcoming Bollywood movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by A. R. Rahman. ... Kareena Kapoor (Hindi: करीना कपूर, born 21 September 1980)[1] nicknamed Bebo is an award-winning prominent Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies. ... Kyun Ki? is a 2005 Bollywood drama film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Om Puri and Rimi Sen. ... Shivani Kapoor (born September 20, 1984) in London, England is an Indian model. ...


He is now working on his current project Saawariya, starring Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and debutantes Ranbir Kapoor (son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh) and Sonam Kapoor (daughter of actor Anil Kapoor). This film is going to release on 9th of november,2007. Saawariya (Beloved) is a Bollywood film based on Fyodor Dostoevskys short story, White Nights.[1] Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film was released by Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 9, 2007[2] and has thus become the first Indian movie to be co-produced and distributed by a... Ranbir Kapoor (born September 28, 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is an upcoming actor in Bollywood. ... Rishi Kapoor in Bobby (1973) Rishi Kapoor (born September 4, 1952 in Mumbai) is an Indian Bollywood actor. ... Neetu Singh in Hawas (1974) Neetu Singh as child actress) Neetu Singh (born July 8, 1958) is an Indian actress. ... Sonam Kapoor (born June 9, 1985) is an upcoming Indian film actress. ... Anil Kapoor (born 24 December 1959, Bombay, India) is an Indian Bollywood actor and producer. ...


In July 2007 Sanjay Leela Bhansali bought the rights of a book written by Mayank Austen Soofi titled "A Sudden Visit to Pakistan: Heera Mandi The Dream Home of The Whores". The Times of India reports Bhansali is planning to make a film on Lahore's Heera Mandi, starring Rekha and Shabana Azmi. Rekha (Tamil: ரேகா, Hindi: रेखा, Urdu: ریکھا), born October 10, 1954, is an award-winning popular Bollywood actress. ... Shabana Azmi (Hindi: शबाना आज़मी, born 18 September 1950 at New Delhi, India) is one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema. ...


Awards

National Film Awards

The National Film Awards, commonly known as the National Awards, are arguably the most prestigious and prominent film awards in India. ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Feature Film in Hindi winners: See also Categories: ...

Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India [1] and is sometimes referred to as the Indian Oscars. ... Filmfare awards are given for movies from Bollywood, the biggest regional film industry in India. ... The Filmfare Best Director Awards is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... The Filmfare Best Movie Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... The Filmfare Best Movie Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... Filmfare awards are given for movies from Bollywood, the biggest regional film industry in India. ...

Zee Cine Awards

The Zee Cine Awards or ZCA for short is an Awards Ceremony in India. ... The Zee Cine Award Best Director is chosen via the public of India. ... The Zee Cine Award Best Film is chosen via the public of India. ...

Star Screen Awards

Awards Popular awards Best Film Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Villain Best Comedian Best Music Director Best Lyricist Best Male Playback Best Female Playback Lifetime Achievement Technical Awards Best Art Direction Best Action Best Cinematographer Best Editing Best Choreography Best Story Best... The Star Screen Award Best Director is chosen via a worldwide poll and is announced at the ceremony, which normally takes place in January Frequent winners include Sanjay Leela Bhansali (3) and Rakesh Roshan (2) The winners are listed below:- Bollywood Star Screen Awards Cinema of India Filmfare Awards Category... The Star Screen Award Best Film is chosen via a distinguished panel of judges from the film industry. ...

IIFA Awards

  • 2000: IIFA Best Director Award - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
  • 2000: IIFA Best Movie Award - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
  • 2003: IIFA Best Director Award - Devdas
  • 2006: IIFA Best Director Award - Black
  • 2006: IIFA Best Movie Award - Black

The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (commonly known as the IIFA Awards) is an award ceremony, celebrating and honouring Indian cinema around the world. ... The IIFA Best Director Award is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony. ... The IIFA Best Movie Award is chosen via a worldwide poll and the winner is announced at the ceremony. ...

Bollywood Movie Award

  • 2003: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Director - Devdas
  • 2006: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Director - Black
  • 2006: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Film - Black

The Bollywood Movie Awards, is an annual film award ceremony held in Long Island, New York, United States, celebrating films and actors from the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai, India. ... The winners are listed below:- http://www. ... The winners are listed below:- http://www. ...

Stardust Awards

The Stardust Dream Director Award is chosen by the readers of the annual Stardust magazine. ...

Filmography

Director

Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is an Indian Bollywood film. ... This article is about the year. ... Devdas (Hindi: देवदास) is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella, Devdas. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Black (Hindi: ब्लॅक) is a Hindi and Indian English film released in 2005 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Saawariya (Beloved) is a Bollywood film based on Fyodor Dostoevskys short story, White Nights.[1] Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film was released by Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 9, 2007[2] and has thus become the first Indian movie to be co-produced and distributed by a... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Bajirao Mastani is a forthcoming Bollywood movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by A. R. Rahman. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Producer

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is an Indian Bollywood film. ... This article is about the year. ... Black (Hindi: ब्लॅक) is a Hindi and Indian English film released in 2005 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Saawariya (Beloved) is a Bollywood film based on Fyodor Dostoevskys short story, White Nights.[1] Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film was released by Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 9, 2007[2] and has thus become the first Indian movie to be co-produced and distributed by a... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Writer

  • 1942: A Love Story (1994)
  • Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)

Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

External links


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Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (198 words)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian director, best known for helming the 2002 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Devdas.
Bhansali has adopted the middle name "Leela" as a tribute to his mother, Leela Bhansali.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has won the Filmfare Award every time he has been nominated for it, winning Best Director awards for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas and most recently, Black.
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