Unknown Facts About Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Movies

Born on February 24, 1963, Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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A director, screenwriter, producer and music composer, Bhansali is a recipient of numerous awards like National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, etc.

 He also has a BAFTA nomination to his name.

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Deepika Padukone's lehenga in the song 'Ghoomar' from Padmaavat weighed 30 kilos.

Not Ranveer Singh, but Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan were first approached for the lead role in Padmaavat. 

 The famous 'Pinga’ dance step in the movie Bajirao Mastani was inspired by Bhansali's cook and house help.

Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor were also part of Amitabh Bachchan starrer, Black. They were assiting Bhansali during the filming of the movie.

 It took Sanjay Leela Bhansali and music director Ismail Darbar 2 and a half years to compose the music of the

film Devdas.

Saawariya was the first-ever Bollywood film to be produced and released by a Hollywood

studio – Sony Pictures.

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