Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Indian film director, producer and screenwriter
1963 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Indian film director, producer and screenwriter
Born
February 24, 1963
Age
~63 years
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
screenwriter, composer, film director
IndiaBorn in Mumbai
1963
Born in Mumbai (1963-02-24)
2000
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
2003
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
2006
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
2015
AwardPadma Shri in arts
2016
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
About
Sanjay Navin Bhansali, professionally known as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and music composer, who works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of several awards, including seven National Film Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards, in addition to a BAFTA Award nomination. In 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award. Bhansali is best known for his use of aesthetics and musical vision, particularly in period dramas.
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Who is Sanjay Leela Bhansali?+
Sanjay Navin Bhansali, professionally known as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and music composer, who works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of several awards, including seven National Film Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards, in addition to a B
What does the name Sanjay mean?+
The name Sanjay means "A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.". It is of Indian origin.
When was Sanjay Leela Bhansali born?+
Sanjay Leela Bhansali was born on February 24, 1963.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
The name Sanjay is of Indian origin, meaning "A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sanjay — February 24, 1963
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Legend.
— anon
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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