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"Our hard work has finally paid off": Sanjay Leela Bhansali as 'Gangubai' bags 10 Filmfare

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On Thursday, director and producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi,' featuring Alia Bhatt in the main role, won a stunning ten Filmfare awards.


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Bhansali remarked of the film's significant wins, "It's a great moment for us." It's a fantastic day for us, and I believe our efforts have finally paid off. It's a film we believed in, and I'm glad I got to make it. I'm extremely delighted Alia acted in the film, as did Ajay Devgn and all the other outstanding actors and technicians...it's a very joyous occasion for all of us. We've worked through the lockdown and COVID, so it's always unique."


Take a look at the awards 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has received:

Best Film: Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Dialogue: Prakash Kapadia and Utkarshini Vashishtha for Gangubai Kathiawadi


RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent: Jahnvi Shrimankar for Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Costume Design: Sheetal Sharma for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Production Design: Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Background Score: Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Choreography: Kruti Mahesh for Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi


Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chatterjee for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Bhansali's ''Gangubai Kathiawadi,' which premiered at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival last year, went on to become the first real Hindi-language hit of 2022. The film grossed Rs 153.69 crore in India and Rs 209.77 crore worldwide.

Meanwhile, Bhansali is currently working on his upcoming web series 'Heeramandi' which stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in the lead roles.


Sanjay Leela Bhansali's music album: Know everything about director's masterpiece 'Sukoon'

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Get ready to dive into the musical world of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Bhansali's first-ever original music album 'Sukoon' is all set to be out on December 7.


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Speaking about the same, Bhansali, who has composed music for his directorials such as Guzaarish, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Gangubai Kathiawadi, said, "Two years in the making amidst the difficult times of covid, I found peace, quiet, and love while creating 'SUKOON' I hope you find the same while listening." This album brings together some of the phenomenal singers of the Industry and brings back the originals in the time of remakes. The album includes nine different songs which are sung by Rashid Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Armaan Malik, Papon, Pratibha Baghel, Shail Hada, and Madhubanti Bagchi with the amalgamation of various music instruments from tablas, flute, guitars to sarangi, sitars and harmonium.

Vikram Mehra, managing director of music label Saregama India Ltd, said the company is not only excited but also proud for the association with Bhansali that undoubtedly surpasses any other."If perfection had a face, then it must be Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and once again it's evident through his labour of love 'SUKOON', a collection of 9 pieces of art in collaboration with the best of the singers from the industry," added Mehra. Meanwhile, on the directorial front, Bhansali will come up with 'Heera Mandi'.

The show will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heera Mandi, a dazzling district, during pre-independent India. It's a series about love, betrayal, succession and politics in the kothas and it promises Bhansali's trademark larger-than-life sets, multi-faceted characters and soulful compositions.



'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' releases: "Jayeshbhai aavyo che" announces Ranveer Singh

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Mumbai [India], May 13: Ranveer Singh's new movie, 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' has been released today.


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Taking to Instagram, the 'Gully Boy' actor shared the movie's poster to announce the film's release, wherein he wrote, "Jayeshbhai aavyo che #JayeshbhaiJodaar at theatres near you!"


The entire comment section was swamped with fire and heart emoticons as all his fans were keenly waiting for the movie. One social media user even wrote, "Eagerly waiting for thiss". Shalini Pandey will make her Hindi cinema debut as a lead actor in this film alongside Ranveer. The film is produced by Maneesh Sharma, a YRF homegrown producer, and directed by debutant writer-director Divyang Thakkar.


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