Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Producer · Director · Hindi cinema

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian director, producer, screenwriter, and music director. Bhansali is the recipient of several awards, including five National Film Awards, eleven Filmfare Awards and a BAFTA nomination. In 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award

Mumbai

Career at a glance

The ring shows where Sanjay Leela Bhansali ranks among Hindi producersHow it works

Each ring compares Sanjay Leela Bhansali with every one of the Hindi producers on Clapnumber, one measure at a time. A fuller ring means higher: Top 4% means only 4 in 100 have as much. Critics compares review averages, out of 5 claps. A ring shows only when there are enough people to compare fairly and Sanjay Leela Bhansali is in the top half; otherwise you see just the number.

Top7%31Titleson file2.5Criticsaverage, out of 55AwardswonTop6%32On screenyears

Now and next

Love and WarComing 2027 · DirectorLove and War

Latest on Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bhansali and Alia Bhatt may revive Inshallah after Love And WarNewsBhansali and Alia Bhatt may revive Inshallah after Love And WarOct 5, 2026Jackie Shroff says other actors turned down Chunnilal in Devdas before he took itNewsJackie Shroff says other actors turned down Chunnilal in Devdas before he took itOct 4, 2026

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Known for

Hits, ranked within the career
Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke Sanam1999Gangubai KathiawadiGangubai Kathiawadi2022MalaalMalaal2019Tuesdays and FridaysTuesdays and Fridays2021My Friend PintoMy Friend Pinto2011GuzaarishGuzaarish2010Rowdy RathoreRowdy Rathore2012Mary KomMary Kom2014

Filmography

31
Love and WarLove and War2027 · ProducerUpcomingMann BairagiMann BairagiProducerRowdy Rathore 2ProducerJai SomnathJai SomnathProducerUntitled Madhubala BiopicUntitled Madhubala BiopicProducerUntitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali FilmProducerHEERAMANDIHEERAMANDIProducerDo Deewane Seher MeinDo Deewane Seher Mein2026 · ProducerGangubai KathiawadiGangubai Kathiawadi2022 · ProducerTuesdays and FridaysTuesdays and Fridays2021 · ProducerMalaalMalaal2019 · ProducerGabbar Is BackGabbar Is Back2015 · ProducerMary KomMary Kom2014 · ProducerRowdy RathoreRowdy Rathore2012 · ProducerMy Friend PintoMy Friend Pinto2011 · ProducerGuzaarishGuzaarish2010 · ProducerHum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke Sanam1999 · Producer

Awards

5 won

Honours

  • Padma AwardsPadma Shri · 2015Won

Film awards

Family in films

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali works with

Rajesh PandeyRajesh Pandey8 filmsShreya GhoshalShreya Ghoshal7 filmsSham KaushalSham Kaushal6 filmsShruti MahajanShruti Mahajan6 filmsPrakash KapadiaPrakash Kapadia6 filmsShail HadaShail Hada6 filmsSanchit BalharaSanchit Balhara5 filmsSudeep ChatterjeeSudeep Chatterjee5 filmsRanveer SinghRanveer Singh4 filmsSalman KhanSalman Khan4 filmsAnkit BalharaAnkit Balhara4 filmsSharmin SegalSharmin Segal4 films

About Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a producer and director in Hindi cinema and English cinema. Clapnumber holds 31 titles for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, from 1942: A Love Story in 1994 to Love and War in 2027. By decade, that is 3 in the 1990s, 5 in the 2000s, 11 in the 2010s and 4 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly romance, drama and musical.

Common questions

How many films has Sanjay Leela Bhansali been in?

Clapnumber lists 31 titles for Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

What was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first film?

The earliest release on file is 1942: A Love Story (1994).

What is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest film?

The most recent release on file is Love and War (2027).

Who has Sanjay Leela Bhansali worked with most?

Rajesh Pandey, on 8 titles in this catalogue.

Where can I watch Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films?

Titles featuring Sanjay Leela Bhansali are listed on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and YouTube. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.

Where is Sanjay Leela Bhansali from?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is from Mumbai.