Personal Information

Full Name: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Nickname: SLB

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1963-02-24

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Listening to music, composing, reading, painting, theatre

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune

Degrees Obtained: Film Direction (Diploma)

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 65 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Navin Bhansali Mother: Leela Bhansali

Siblings: Sister: Bela Sehgal (film editor) Sister: Poornima Bhansali

Marital Status: not_married

Wife:

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Music Composer

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹900–1,000 crore (approximate public estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Padma Shri (2015) Multiple National Film Awards (Director and Producer) Numerous Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Film International recognition for Indian period cinema Known for redefining grandeur and visual scale in Bollywood

Biography Details

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of India’s most celebrated filmmakers, renowned for his visually opulent cinema, emotionally intense storytelling, and deep integration of music and dance. Born on February 24, 1963, in Mumbai, he trained at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, before beginning his career as an assistant director.

He rose to prominence with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and achieved global acclaim with films such as Devdas, Black, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Bhansali is known for his perfectionism, rich period aesthetics, and powerful female protagonists. In addition to directing, he frequently composes music for his films, making him a rare multi-disciplinary filmmaker. Over a career spanning three decades, he has consistently pushed creative boundaries and remains one of the most influential auteurs in Indian cinema.

• In 2026, Sanjay Leela Bhansali continued work on his large-scale period and musical projects, with one of his highly anticipated films entering advanced production stages.

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• He remained actively involved in mentoring actors and technicians, reinforcing his reputation as a filmmaker who builds cinematic craft alongside scale.

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• In 2026, his contribution to Indian cinema was widely discussed at international film festivals and retrospectives celebrating auteur-driven filmmaking.

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