Author Profile
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
1963 • Indian • Director
61
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Showing 61 quotesI was criticised for making 'Devdas' so ostentatious. But stark and realistic cinema isn't the only real cinema in this country.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
It is very difficult for anyone to predict how a film will do. It depends on so many things: the mood of the audience, the state of their mind at the time, how they have reacted to the whole treatment.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Once a film is selected at Cannes, the crossover becomes very easy, thanks to the prestige and dignity it gains at Cannes.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
The first film that I saw of Shammi Kapoor was 'Bhramachari.' I instantly fell in love with the film and connected with Shammiji. His style was natural and unique.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
The media should be ready to cover every event at the Oberois' residence. If Vivek's dog has dysentery tomorrow, we should be prepared to hear Vivek talk about it on camera for three hours.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
My mother is special to me. She understands me. She has no expectations from me.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
I'm petrified of facing the camera. Even to shoot for a photograph is an ordeal. But it's important to break free of your inhibitions at some point in your life.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Many people ask me why I chose to remake 'Devdas.' I wanted to make a film that celebrated grandeur and grace.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Of course, an Oscar nomination would have added considerably to the film's business abroad. But it has already made nearly Rs 150 crore. It has done stupendous business overseas. We did a business of Rs 80 crore when we took 'Devdas' to Cannes.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
I think caring too much about the economics starts affecting the creative aspect of the film. That is a dangerous process for a filmmaker. He should make his film without having to worry about how much it has cost or how much it will be sold for.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
You can do a formula film and walk the conventional path, but it may not work at all.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Life is not only about dark nights; it's also about beautiful, sunshiny mornings.— Sanjay Leela Bhansali