Sanjay Leela Bhansali: News

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

Bollywood

Siddhant 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

Bollywood

Sanjay 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

Bollywood

Sanjay 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

Bollywood

Ranveer 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 releases

Sanjay 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 Kathiawadi

Sanjay 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 Films

Alia 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 Birthday

Sanjay 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 Bhatt

Alia 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 releases

Sanjay 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 Khan

Salman 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

Bollywood

Mumtaz 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 Roshan

Happy 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 Films

Year 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

Bollywood

Happy 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 Industry

Sanjay 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 Awards

95th 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

Netflix

Has '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 Bhatt

Child 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 Bhatt

Not 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

Bollywood

Bollywood, 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.