The best part about Sanjay Bhansali is he is so much of an introvert, wearing grey and dark shades inside of his soul but coming out with so much colourful and soulfully oriented movies.
After 'Lootera' Ranveer Singh didn't have much to do. Then came 'Ram Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Padmavat', movies that shaped his career and established him as an actor par excellence. He's indebted for life to Mr. Bhansali. If it was not these movies I don't know if other directors would have imagined him in movies like 'Gully boys' and '83'.
And Deepika. She had successful movies before and she was doing well but Deepika was taken as a serious actor only after Ramleela. That movie plus Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat completely transformed her career and catapulted her to the number 1 spot no doubt.
Oh yes, it shows in his films - every single detail so beautiful. Absolute focus, unerring work ethic, continuous pursuit of perfection and excellence.
Hmm.. Ram Leel was supposed to be done by sushant singh Rajput. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has said he chased sushant for 5yrs but adhitya chopra didn't let him to do bcz of contract, Instead aditya made ranveer singh who is also in contract to do the film..😒 We were all fooled
@@user-qp9sj4gw1u what do you mean we were fooled? We weren't fooled. This has nothing to do with you and me. Aditya Chopra signed Sushant and Parineeti for three films to launch them as YRF's next superstars. Just like what YRF did with Ranveer and Anushka. Just like what Dharma did with Varun, Alia and Sidhharth. Sushant came into the movies because of Aditya Chopra, you and I know Sushant only because Aditya Chopra decided to cast him in YRF movies. Stop falling into the persecution narrative. It's getting so old
Oh shitttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!! This man is freaking brilliant film maker. He is just mad and crazy and nuts about his films, and film making process. There’s a new level of respect for him!!!!
One of the best film directors of this planet. Absolutely love his work. He is also intelligent in technical side of this craft. Even as a Music Composer he has done some terrific work. Aayat, Laal Ishq, Ek Dil Ek Jaan & Mohe Rang Do Laal will end up in any of the top 20 Bollywood Songs of all time list. Good luck Sanjay, hoping to see many many more films of yours in future.
I believe his filmmaking needs more work in terms of storytelling and character development however I agree with your music composer remark. His music is definitely the best, it's A R Rehman level. Both do the best music, far superior than the crappy rap and hip hop others are doing thinking it's 'cool'.
Sanjay Sir's Khamoshi is one of the best movies I have seen. I loved Nana and Manisha in it. There is a scene where an angry Manisha is trying to reason out with her deaf-mute father Nana, using hand language. While she is frantically arguing with Nana, he slams the door shut on her. Manisha continues arguing, her fingers flaying about in desperation, making mute conversation with Nana and all along Nana is behind the closed door out of her sight. Brilliant acting.
Anupama mam, will you please interview Anand L Rai!1 Please discuss the flaws that you felt about Zero . Critics are like examiner, you are not here to just give marks but discuss with the directors the mistakes that you feel.
A soul of an artist. His movies are a cinematic experience I can watch them again and again. The frame the music the dance. Poetry in motion...how he taps into the actors essence and bring out their best. Especially with ranveer and deepika. One of a kind.genuis. an indian treasure. And I'm not indian yet appreciate him much.
I may not be a big fan of all his work especially Devdasand Padmaavat but it will be criminal to not acknowledge this man's vision. Each and every frame in his movie is like a beautiful painting...the set, the costumes, the set, the lighting, the color combination, camera work.. Sheer perfection!
@@someone5444 U might say his movies are unreal But it's just a another way telling a real story U don't need realism to tell a realistic story We have many cinematic devices to tell a story
What SLB went through during Padmaavat shooting was one of the most insane and evil thing done to any greatly respected artist of Indian Film Industry. It's shameful ... a person who has brought so much recognition for Indian Films through pure and brilliant cinematic experience world over , had no security in his own country. A very large number of foreign UA-camrs and Bloggers who blog on Bollywood .... had fallen in love with Indian films , just by happening to watch an SLB movie.
Ashu Talkies this actually applies to any artist from Bollywood. Everyone is way more loved by the rest of the world than by indian people. I was shocked when I saw the stuff people say about the best artists I‘ve ever seen. Deepika, Priyanka, Ranveer, Shahid, Shah Rukh, Abhishek, Aishwarya and many more. I‘ve come to the conclusion that Bollywood artists biggest haters are the indian people. I don‘t understand that at all.
Nora Hoti That's why they are called coward trolls .... you see , with more population ... more trollers exist....and then India is one country which has one of the lowest cost Internet services in the world ... some trolls take advantage and keep spreading hatred .... you just have to completely IGNORE .... and concentrate on millions of other beautiful fans of a particular celeb out their and their views and opinions. My argument lies more towards the law and order system in our country ... the attack on SLB on Padmaavat sets was bizzare and horrific... if a director with this much fame and respect is not safe in our country .... then what about other people?
@@norahoti1950 You are so true.. Mainly the names you have mentioned have really a lot of tolerance.. Specially Aishwarya, Abhishek and nowadays SRK..🙏🙏.. May be because of such power only despite of having no Film background Aishwarya,Deepika,SRK, Priyanka etc are bigger names than their contemporaries, mainly in West.
@@ashutalkies3857 oh okay. And yeah that was absolutely shocking. When I heard about it I was like 'how on earth is the goverment not doing anything?!' someone has been physically attacked and no one did anything. That's just cruel and ignorant. And of course all the threats the team has recieved.
@@sidhartha8444 and the main reason they are so big is bc they're actually really talented, not like some of those who are in the industry bc of their privilige 👀 like Alia. She's not that bad but neither is she that good and without her father and Karan she would probably only have small supporting roles. The rest of the world doesn't care about actors family backround, we care about their talent and those I mentioned are really the most talented. Also, I'd say Katrina Anushka and Ranbir are very talented, but not as talented as those I mentioned at first.
"honesty within finding spontaneity and perfection is expensive." He just summarised being a director. Expensive not just in money, but resources, time, energy, knowledge, cohesion.
Agree. Deprivation is important. Agree with you that Lata Mangeshkar ji was deprived of a good life and love in her early years. Singers today, forget about deprivation, are not even interested in learning fine nuances of music.
He is such a legend!! Thank you Anupama for this interview.. Its 55 mins but i could also watch it for another 55 mins.. What a great artist.. He just gets better with each film..!!
I am transformed after watching, as a Bhansali fan I myself was in contradiction with the feminist in me, but this conversation puts things in perspective. Thank you Anupama, you are the best person to talk to, coz you are one of the rarest of the journalists who are not about opinions but about understanding.
I still am not completely on board with the Jauhar scene (in India, films are much more than just cinema/art), but this was really a good interview. Both of them- I admire so much.
Such a great interview , we get such an insight into this filmmakers mind , I mean how beautiful is it he said I was deprived of that beauty all my life so I created it in my films , from not having money to painting a wall , to having money to paint as much as he wanted , some people might say he is out , he lives in his own world but that's the beauty of it all he has created his own world where everything is so beautiful and perfect all that he has craved all his life , all that he wanted but never got , he is living through his films , I salute you sir and I hope I can be like you
Such a big fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali , Devdas is his best film to date and loved all his films , his creativity his just magical , my dream is to be on a sanjay Leela Bhansali set one day and see how these masterpieces are made . Hope it comes true .
Mine too bro.. Specially the performances of the actors everyone SRK, Aishwarya, Madhuri,Kirin Kher everyone..and the music and dance..The songs take you to another world..
I hope and pray Mr. Bhansali never stops doing what he does. Such an incredible person and an artist on so many levels. I feel so inspired and I resonated with every feeling and thought he expressed. Blessed to have witnessed this.
THIS IS THE BEST INTERVIEW I'VE EVER WATCHED! HE TRULY IS A GEM, GREAT RESPECT 🙌 IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO LISTEN TO HIM AND THANK YOU FILM COMPANION FOR BRINGING THIS GEM UP FOR US TO WATCH.
I am a South Indian recently visited and got to know more abt Hampi and Krishna Deva Raya .. his courage, his richness where all valuable stones r sold openly, his encouragement towards all fine arts including sculptures etc... I could imagine only Sajay leela bansali and Rajamouli could do justice to that era because of their king size imagination
I don't know to which SLB movies Chopra madam gave harsh reviews, just check the ratings, Khamoshi 7.8 , HDDCS 7.6(Rotten Tamatoes 86%) , Devdas 7.6 (RT 89% ) , Black 8.2 (RT 67%) , Guzarish 7.5 (RT 71%) , Ram Leela 6.4 , RT 70% BM and Padmavat 7.0 ..All have good ratings except Saawariya.. May be Anupama thinks while rating "Apun hi Bhagwan he" ..But she really asked a good question why his movies seems unreal..But I think we watch movies to forget the reality. Everyone has their own style and yes they are lovable... Lighting a lamp for 10 years is not practically possible but it shows the love Paro has for Devdas .. Personally I have no issue with that .(though not a big fan of Padmavat) and for me Devdas is your best work.
@@getsandy2007 so true!!! For us Bengalis who take pride in our literature.... Devdas was absolute cringe to say the least.... But I think the Hindi speaking belt found it amazing because they haven't seen or read anything better 😂
@@misssecretgiggle3196 This thought was echoed by industrialist Dilip De, husband of Shobha de. He had a photograph of his grandfather in their zamindari with Tagore in one side and Sharatchandra on the other. He was stunned to see Paro and Chandramukhi dancing together 😂😂😂😂
@@getsandy2007 🤣🤣.. I understand the emotion of Bengalis, who have read the book. But SLB has given justification , hope you have really watched this interview...At the end people in rest of the India and overseas have loved this Movie.😘
@@getsandy2007 And Paro-Chandramukhi dance is one of the best thing in Indian Cinema.. Dola re is an evergreen song and dance number.. I don't think any other song can match to this number. I am grateful to Bhansali sir for this ..🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘
We are glad we have a director talking about the " process of a scene " or a script or a character - the director is the true artist . Our salutes . Just imagine the number of canvases he paints and a three dimensional one. We have enjoyed this interview - there is much to learn . Th you Anupama .
SLB's vision for films is grand but more often than not, faulter's in storytelling. He depends too much on actors to invoke emotions in dialogue sequences. One of the prime example of this is a early scene in Padmavaat when Padmavati is tested by the priest. It's played as a intense scene but there's no set up to why it should be a intense conversation between the characters.
Bajirao was such a great warrior that he never lost a battle. this guy made a saas bahu serial out of one of the most astute military leaders. one track mind...
What a great interview that was, Anupama Chopra! Thank you for pursuing Sanjay Leela Bhansali for this one :) I absolutely loved hearing him talk about his process, his humble beginnings and inspirations ... The way he talks about bringing so many art forms together through film making. I found myself liking Sanjay Leela Bhansali the person... And strange as it may sound, I loved connecting with him! Thank you for being the kind of film maker you are... ! Truly Genius!
My mind's always goes like him. Over the years we have been experiencing such realities. Our subconscious minds always think about the cinematic platter of arts which he had mentioned in this interview. But the most interesting part of his career is that whatever he nurtured in his mind, he successfully portrayed what he dreamt off. I wish I were director like him. True respect for this gentleman.
The woman who's come forward stayed with Anupama's family for a few days after she came out to Vidhu Chopra with those allegations. I think people's problem with Anupama has more to do with her being a feminist than this incident. If they really do care about the woman, they surely would have read the numerous news articles online which clearly state the stand Anupama has taken. Also, it was her husband who worked with Hirani, not her. Why should only the women be answerable? Criticise the offender, not his colleague's wife!
It's afterall a one person words against another. What do you do if someone accuses you of misdemeanor. Surely we must find a better way to get to the bottom of these accusations. I am not in favor of trial by media
All the people in the whole world who read articles about Padmaavat before and after its release and saw the movie need to see this interview. Also all the people who misunderstood the director. Mr. Sanjay is the Picasso, the Van Gogh of modern Bollywood cinematography.
It wasn’t anupama’s story to come out with. It’s definitely up to the girl how she wants to take this forward. And at the end of the day she listened to the complaints and told her to go to the legal department which means the police which is the correct response. The lady has to be mentally prepared to take the next step especially when you have been violated. All you can do is be supportive. And also lady worked for RHF not VCF so she doesn’t have the authority to investigate. I am tired of people trying to blame a lady for a man’s actions...
@@snehaaggarwal7256 Self styled feminists ( she has one more working for her channel) get the Guilottine more if they aren't as aggressive publicly chastising their own as they would be if it were someone else.
I felt *Padmavat* and *Sanju* were one of the weakest storyline by stalwart of directors in last year. There is no maturity in both the writings, characters were not focussed so much. But SLB sets/creative instinct is unimaginative.
Only an artist can understand the depth of this mans emotion. Beautifully put together thoughts by Mr Bhansali. This interview is better than 5 years of film school.
@39:43 that Paro-Chandramukhi meeting scene is one of the best scene. There are so many emotions in that scene. Thank you Sanjay for making this scene and Madhuri-Aishwarya nailed it...
I haven't seen Padmavat due to overhype it got into and I was not keep to watch this interview as well but somehow I just clicked on it and started to listen to Mr Bhansali. He did started with pulling Anupama's leg but as the interview went on and I could understand why he does what he does, although I would not be totally agree with him but the fun part is that one could find that space in his interview to be able to disagree and at the same time appreciate his work and processes. Thanks for the video FC😊. A much needed talk about work, passion, belief and perseverance!!!
The story of 'Padmavati' didn't 'happen' - it is a legend derived from a 17th century poem, so this rejoinder of historical veracity in every single interview about the film needs to be scrutinised because it almost amounts to historical denial, or even revision. If indeed the filmmaker chooses to film a legend - which they must, because film everything, why not - then it is also incumbent upon them to defend the system of values their film represents, since it is no longer a tangible, verifiable 'reality' that one is talking of, but an intangible, mythical representation. As such, the real question for Bhansali here, and very crucial here, is: what are the values your final scene represents? Why did you film the legend uncritically? Why did you not engage with its meaning and allegory more deeply? When he says, the scene is to show how brave these women are and uses the example of hara-kiri to demonstrate his point, he is subscribing again to the commonly held, wrongful perception of hara-kiri as a means for the warrior to choose honour over surrender; instead, it was more commonly used as capital punishment against disgraced warriors (let aside the deeply feudal system that perpetuated it and permitted its very existence). It wasn't a glorious, romantic act as Bhansali thinks - his perverse obsession with the deterioration of the body, destruction of oneself, sacrifice, sadomasochism and suffering is obviously, not resident only within Padmavati, but in every single title. His celebration of these as something to aspire to is interesting. Finally, the question of cinema, which must be addressed: it is not 'what' you depict at all that matters (who cares if it is historically true or not) but how you depict it that is essential. Insofar as Bhansali's depiction of all self-destruction (Padmavati is only the latest example) is to illustrate that the 20th century does not seem to have happened for him at all, it is to question him why he thinks, after all, that running into the fire is an act of courage? Why is that he does not locate any sense of irony in it, or diagnoses a pathetic desperation on the part of the women doing it? Why is it that all the buffoonery is reserved for Khilji, while the women rush to their death like a suicide club have a hagiography framed to them? Why does he not attempt to complicate the matter slightly by inducing a second of hesitation or remorse, even? Or finally, why does his appreciation of suffering never assume either logistical proportions (what does it take to suffer, how much does it cost - like Dev. D.), spiritual proportions (Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni's Vihir - which follows after suffering, not end with it) or even truly poetic ones (he mines it for kitsch, largely - but it is a performance of pain, a set of gestures). One of the chief aims of modern thought in artistic creation is to frame events of the past within the aesthetic standards of the time of the work's production - this creates, if done cautiously and without a sense of mockery or exotic intrigue, a true dialogue between the past and the present and results in cultural replenishment and evolution. When, for instance - and we return to hara-kiri, which Bhansali is clearly dying to make a film about - the Japanese masters make a film about a samurai who needs to perform hara-kiri (think Kobayashi, or Miike), they do not depict the act sentimentally and without critical engagement. Instead, they also depict its executive rigour, the sheer violence it yields (which Bhansali calls 'gruesome' and thus refrains from showing because it will soil his 'beautiful' frame - why? didn't that 'happen' too?) and the absurd ceremony resident within it. Their criticism - or engagement - is not with the individual or the samurai who must commit the act, but with the system that renders it normal or even, heroic.
Heera Mandi is his next movie starring priyanka in the lead. Some more actresses are possible but in special appearances like rekha, waheeda ji, madhuri, aishwarya, rani, etc.
What an expressive, creative and passioned director and human being. He is one of a kind and can’t be replaced by anyone. Looking forward to see more movies that will change the history of Indian cinema.
He is creator of own cinema. Good or bad. Can find producers of big scale movies...but i think hum dil de chuke sanam is his best work. From that film ajay devgan became a grade actor n film industry took him seriously .
This man is a genius he knows his craft and he always execute it beautifully. I personally loved few scenes of his movies for no reason when Manisha confronted Nana in Khamooshi, When Ashwariya slits her wrist and the pool was red of her blood ( though I am against suicide) but loved it. And ending of Devdas man that was iconic.
Can’t thank you enough .., Anupama you are a rockstar, at last a Sanjay Leela Bhansali interview, and he has given such a candid and in depth interview here. Can’t wait for his next film !!!
The entire interview is on beauty and it's evolvement. The eternal craving for improvement and expression. Audience is blessed by his creative presentation of beauty.
Totally agree. For me Khamoshi was his best work. It was storytelling without the irrelevant frills consisting of dresses, jewelry and sets. I remember Devdas was a huge hit and hoard of ladies loved it for the dresses and jewelry and set !
@@ihskask People gave Devdas standing ovation in Cannes screening... Nominated for BAFTA( only 5 Indian films till date has been nominated) , sent for OSCAR , Top 10 Cinema of the millennium as per Time Magazine UK..You might haven't liked the movie but majority have done irrespective of caste, nationality,gender, language etx
Same with Anurag Kashyap, mostly. There are stylistic directors and storytellers (Dibakar, Motwane etc). Two ways of making movies. See Sacred games - The Saif parts are stark, crisp storytelling, while the Nawaz parts are stylish opulent pieces.
Feel sad for humiliation he had to go through....due to illiterates.... SLB Endings are always PURITY.....SANCTITY...... Hum dil de chuke sanam Nandini didn't break her marriage......instead realised after whole journey that phase of madness is over and now her husband is her reality..... Devdas Married Paro never gets to re-unite with Dev after her marriage..... Padmavat Rani chose the path of SITA....but did not let her honour.....her purity be tarnished...... The scene was metaphorical....some idiots took it literally..... Saawariya Sakina never gives up on IMAN (faith).....and her patience wins her....what she always desired...... Bajirao King is reminiscent of memories he experienced Pure LOVE.....and last scene is with wife and not.... Still both lovers die at same time at different places.....
The best part about Sanjay Bhansali is he is so much of an introvert, wearing grey and dark shades inside of his soul but coming out with so much colourful and soulfully oriented movies.
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Same, as a introvert we are just people who want to achieve certain things but are too introverted but when we get the chance WE DO IT
After 'Lootera' Ranveer Singh didn't have much to do. Then came 'Ram Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Padmavat', movies that shaped his career and established him as an actor par excellence. He's indebted for life to Mr. Bhansali. If it was not these movies I don't know if other directors would have imagined him in movies like 'Gully boys' and '83'.
Sonakshi still not has so many things to do
Exactly!!
He shaped the Ranveer's career, brought out diamond of him.
One of India's best director
Tu bh mooh me lega uska? Toh tera bhi career ban jayega..
And Deepika. She had successful movies before and she was doing well but Deepika was taken as a serious actor only after Ramleela. That movie plus Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat completely transformed her career and catapulted her to the number 1 spot no doubt.
Oh yes, it shows in his films - every single detail so beautiful. Absolute focus, unerring work ethic, continuous pursuit of perfection and excellence.
Hmm.. Ram Leel was supposed to be done by sushant singh Rajput. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has said he chased sushant for 5yrs but adhitya chopra didn't let him to do bcz of contract, Instead aditya made ranveer singh who is also in contract to do the film..😒 We were all fooled
@@user-qp9sj4gw1u what do you mean we were fooled? We weren't fooled. This has nothing to do with you and me. Aditya Chopra signed Sushant and Parineeti for three films to launch them as YRF's next superstars. Just like what YRF did with Ranveer and Anushka. Just like what Dharma did with Varun, Alia and Sidhharth. Sushant came into the movies because of Aditya Chopra, you and I know Sushant only because Aditya Chopra decided to cast him in YRF movies. Stop falling into the persecution narrative. It's getting so old
A Man who puts his Mothers name as his Middle name can never go wrong.
“sanjay LEELA bhansali”. Respect.🤘🏻.
exactly
To tune rakhna shuru kiya ke abhi bhi baap ka naam as a middle name lagata hai...?
Rahul 11 Tere jaise ghatiya admi ko Shankar bhagwan ka DP nh lagana chahiye.
Yes and long long before it became cool
SP tu jab tak mother ka name nahi lagata tab tak tu ghatiya. If you cant respect your own mother then atleast stop saying hypocritical things.
Oh shitttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!! This man is freaking brilliant film maker. He is just mad and crazy and nuts about his films, and film making process. There’s a new level of respect for him!!!!
Shut up
Karni Sena should apologise to this great gentleman
I agree
@Gargee Basak 😂😂
They should apologize to everyone for existing.
That's not happening 😂
@Omkar Trasy yes only you are real in this world.
One of the best film directors of this planet. Absolutely love his work. He is also intelligent in technical side of this craft.
Even as a Music Composer he has done some terrific work. Aayat, Laal Ishq, Ek Dil Ek Jaan & Mohe Rang Do Laal will end up in any of the top 20 Bollywood Songs of all time list.
Good luck Sanjay, hoping to see many many more films of yours in future.
Absolutely 100%
I believe his filmmaking needs more work in terms of storytelling and character development however I agree with your music composer remark. His music is definitely the best, it's A R Rehman level. Both do the best music, far superior than the crappy rap and hip hop others are doing thinking it's 'cool'.
Devdas is SLB's masterpiece !!
Larger than life movie !!
GeekyAvinash the only film after dil de chuke sanam which i can watch on repeat even today.
@@manikaur9405 Hum Dil and Devdas..My all time fav movie, specially Devdas😘😘
Same here
@@manikaur9405 Yup both are mine favorite as well.
Yess I love to watch it over and over again
Sanjay Sir's Khamoshi is one of the best movies I have seen. I loved Nana and Manisha in it. There is a scene where an angry Manisha is trying to reason out with her deaf-mute father Nana, using hand language. While she is frantically arguing with Nana, he slams the door shut on her. Manisha continues arguing, her fingers flaying about in desperation, making mute conversation with Nana and all along Nana is behind the closed door out of her sight. Brilliant acting.
Sanober Malhotra I Agree One Of Best Scenes in Cinema History
I ageee, Khamoshi was brillant movie. Fantastic performance by Nana & manisha. Beatiful songs & excellent story too.
Anupama mam, will you please interview Anand L Rai!1 Please discuss the flaws that you felt about Zero . Critics are like examiner, you are not here to just give marks but discuss with the directors the mistakes that you feel.
Siddhu please don’t interview that flop director .
@@AGNYC Still I want his interview.
No you don’t
YASSS
The director should be willing ..I imagine he doesn't want to talk abt a flop ..which director would right after it flops
54:28 wish we can see him direct Aishwarya again
Hahaha.. ...aiswarya aunty time over....😂😂😂
Salman shahrukh deepika.....next film
A soul of an artist. His movies are a cinematic experience
I can watch them again and again. The frame the music the dance. Poetry in motion...how he taps into the actors essence and bring out their best. Especially with ranveer and deepika. One of a kind.genuis. an indian treasure. And I'm not indian yet appreciate him much.
I may not be a big fan of all his work especially Devdasand Padmaavat but it will be criminal to not acknowledge this man's vision. Each and every frame in his movie is like a beautiful painting...the set, the costumes, the set, the lighting, the color combination, camera work.. Sheer perfection!
Bhak bc
All that is what I hate in his movies 😒 so unreal
@@someone5444
Avatar is not so believable
@@BruceWayne-ls7nr what avatar are u taking about???? Movie???? I haven't seen it
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U might say his movies are unreal
But it's just a another way telling a real story
U don't need realism to tell a realistic story
We have many cinematic devices to tell a story
What SLB went through during Padmaavat shooting was one of the most insane and evil thing done to any greatly respected artist of Indian Film Industry.
It's shameful ... a person who has brought so much recognition for Indian Films through pure and brilliant cinematic experience world over , had no security in his own country.
A very large number of foreign UA-camrs and Bloggers who blog on Bollywood .... had fallen in love with Indian films , just by happening to watch an SLB movie.
Ashu Talkies this actually applies to any artist from Bollywood. Everyone is way more loved by the rest of the world than by indian people. I was shocked when I saw the stuff people say about the best artists I‘ve ever seen. Deepika, Priyanka, Ranveer, Shahid, Shah Rukh, Abhishek, Aishwarya and many more. I‘ve come to the conclusion that Bollywood artists biggest haters are the indian people. I don‘t understand that at all.
Nora Hoti That's why they are called coward trolls .... you see , with more population ... more trollers exist....and then India is one country which has one of the lowest cost Internet services in the world ... some trolls take advantage and keep spreading hatred .... you just have to completely IGNORE .... and concentrate on millions of other beautiful fans of a particular celeb out their and their views and opinions.
My argument lies more towards the law and order system in our country ... the attack on SLB on Padmaavat sets was bizzare and horrific... if a director with this much fame and respect is not safe in our country .... then what about other people?
@@norahoti1950 You are so true.. Mainly the names you have mentioned have really a lot of tolerance.. Specially Aishwarya, Abhishek and nowadays SRK..🙏🙏.. May be because of such power only despite of having no Film background Aishwarya,Deepika,SRK, Priyanka etc are bigger names than their contemporaries, mainly in West.
@@ashutalkies3857 oh okay. And yeah that was absolutely shocking. When I heard about it I was like 'how on earth is the goverment not doing anything?!' someone has been physically attacked and no one did anything. That's just cruel and ignorant. And of course all the threats the team has recieved.
@@sidhartha8444 and the main reason they are so big is bc they're actually really talented, not like some of those who are in the industry bc of their privilige 👀 like Alia. She's not that bad but neither is she that good and without her father and Karan she would probably only have small supporting roles. The rest of the world doesn't care about actors family backround, we care about their talent and those I mentioned are really the most talented. Also, I'd say Katrina Anushka and Ranbir are very talented, but not as talented as those I mentioned at first.
Brilliant man! Truly amazing... So passionate and into his work! This is the essence of every kind of meditation.. Going within.. In any kind..
"honesty within finding spontaneity and perfection is expensive." He just summarised being a director. Expensive not just in money, but resources, time, energy, knowledge, cohesion.
Agree. Deprivation is important. Agree with you that Lata Mangeshkar ji was deprived of a good life and love in her early years. Singers today, forget about deprivation, are not even interested in learning fine nuances of music.
Sanjay leela bhansali's films are visual pleasure to me. These films take me to a fantasy world that i want to be a part of.
He is such a legend!! Thank you Anupama for this interview.. Its 55 mins but i could also watch it for another 55 mins.. What a great artist.. He just gets better with each film..!!
I am transformed after watching, as a Bhansali fan I myself was in contradiction with the feminist in me, but this conversation puts things in perspective. Thank you Anupama, you are the best person to talk to, coz you are one of the rarest of the journalists who are not about opinions but about understanding.
I still am not completely on board with the Jauhar scene (in India, films are much more than just cinema/art), but this was really a good interview. Both of them- I admire so much.
@@snehaaggarwal7256 a telling sign of an ideologically possessed close minded being.
Thank you so much Dhananjai
His Best in Chronology
1. Devdas
2. Bajirao Mastani
3. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
4. Guzaarish
5. Padmaavat
6. Black
7. Khamoshi
8. Saawariya
ALL FANTASTIC MOVIES
Black is his best movie till date. No movie of him can match that. Acting of big b ayesha kapoor rani ufffffff❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Gangubai and Ram leela is missing in the list here
Such a great interview , we get such an insight into this filmmakers mind , I mean how beautiful is it he said I was deprived of that beauty all my life so I created it in my films , from not having money to painting a wall , to having money to paint as much as he wanted , some people might say he is out , he lives in his own world but that's the beauty of it all he has created his own world where everything is so beautiful and perfect all that he has craved all his life , all that he wanted but never got , he is living through his films , I salute you sir and I hope I can be like you
He's swimming so deep in the ksheersagar of creativity brought tears to my eyes . Genius .
Ksheersagar ! Wow ♥️
Yes I felt the same way. It's so amazing to see someone so immersed in creating. Thanks for watching - AC
kheersagar, waah meri jaan!!! Poora sala interview ek taraf, ye comment ek taraf.
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Please watch Dominion. Ksheersagar is not a beautiful thing
Such a big fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali , Devdas is his best film to date and loved all his films , his creativity his just magical , my dream is to be on a sanjay Leela Bhansali set one day and see how these masterpieces are made . Hope it comes true .
Mine too bro.. Specially the performances of the actors everyone SRK, Aishwarya, Madhuri,Kirin Kher everyone..and the music and dance..The songs take you to another world..
I Wish You Success Hrushikesha Hebbar GOD Bless You 😇
@@sidhartha8444 that movie is so dark but it can't be denied it's Excellent Moments
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! always wanted to know why is he so badnam to work with. 🤭🙈 His work is beyond brilliant though 🧡
Very insightful! I'd love to see filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Vikram Motwane, Vishal Bhardwaj and Imtiaz Ali talk about their craft and technique.
I hope and pray Mr. Bhansali never stops doing what he does. Such an incredible person and an artist on so many levels. I feel so inspired and I resonated with every feeling and thought he expressed. Blessed to have witnessed this.
THIS IS THE BEST INTERVIEW I'VE EVER WATCHED! HE TRULY IS A GEM, GREAT RESPECT 🙌 IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO LISTEN TO HIM AND THANK YOU FILM COMPANION FOR BRINGING THIS GEM UP FOR US TO WATCH.
100% True 0% fake
I am a South Indian recently visited and got to know more abt Hampi and Krishna Deva Raya .. his courage, his richness where all valuable stones r sold openly, his encouragement towards all fine arts including sculptures etc... I could imagine only Sajay leela bansali and Rajamouli could do justice to that era because of their king size imagination
Sanjana A watching a movie on the great king Krishna Devaraya in Rajamouli's treatment is a fantasy come true!
Bhansali picks up the women oriented love -tragedy type stories . Yes I agree with u, vijayanagar empire is the unsung golden era of history.
I don't know to which SLB movies Chopra madam gave harsh reviews, just check the ratings, Khamoshi 7.8 , HDDCS 7.6(Rotten Tamatoes 86%) , Devdas 7.6 (RT 89% ) , Black 8.2 (RT 67%) , Guzarish 7.5 (RT 71%) , Ram Leela 6.4 , RT 70% BM and Padmavat 7.0 ..All have good ratings except Saawariya.. May be Anupama thinks while rating "Apun hi Bhagwan he" ..But she really asked a good question why his movies seems unreal..But I think we watch movies to forget the reality. Everyone has their own style and yes they are lovable... Lighting a lamp for 10 years is not practically possible but it shows the love Paro has for Devdas .. Personally I have no issue with that .(though not a big fan of Padmavat) and for me Devdas is your best work.
Saratchandra would have committed suicide if he would have watched his Devdas, that was scandalous
@@getsandy2007 so true!!! For us Bengalis who take pride in our literature.... Devdas was absolute cringe to say the least.... But I think the Hindi speaking belt found it amazing because they haven't seen or read anything better 😂
@@misssecretgiggle3196 This thought was echoed by industrialist Dilip De, husband of Shobha de. He had a photograph of his grandfather in their zamindari with Tagore in one side and Sharatchandra on the other. He was stunned to see Paro and Chandramukhi dancing together 😂😂😂😂
@@getsandy2007 🤣🤣.. I understand the emotion of Bengalis, who have read the book. But SLB has given justification , hope you have really watched this interview...At the end people in rest of the India and overseas have loved this Movie.😘
@@getsandy2007 And Paro-Chandramukhi dance is one of the best thing in Indian Cinema.. Dola re is an evergreen song and dance number.. I don't think any other song can match to this number. I am grateful to Bhansali sir for this ..🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘
We are glad we have a director talking about the " process of a scene " or a script or a character - the director is the true artist . Our salutes .
Just imagine the number of canvases he paints and a three dimensional one.
We have enjoyed this interview - there is much to learn .
Th you Anupama .
This beautiful interview just inspired me to focus more on what I do for a living. This man is unbelievably passionate about his work.
Ranveersingh_SLB deadly comboo
This interview changed me..... !
Probably the best director on earth. I have 3 favorite directors:
1. Martin Scorsese
2. Francis Ford Coppola
3. Sunjay Leela Bhansari
Raj Kapoor, Satyajit Ray, Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Manoj Kumar, Feroz Khan, BR Chpora, Shekhar Kapur, Yash Chopra, Manmohan Desai, Farhan Akhtar, and Anurag Kashyap also
SLB's vision for films is grand but more often than not, faulter's in storytelling. He depends too much on actors to invoke emotions in dialogue sequences.
One of the prime example of this is a early scene in Padmavaat when Padmavati is tested by the priest. It's played as a intense scene but there's no set up to why it should be a intense conversation between the characters.
Bajirao was such a great warrior that he never lost a battle. this guy made a saas bahu serial out of one of the most astute military leaders. one track mind...
@@rahulray9983 hihihi true... I guess focus was on the love story only...
His work is quite poetic. Each movie is a masterpiece, essentially music sets the perfect mood. Creativity is captivating
Ah, I see your dress, Anupama! The lotuses, in sync with the film being discussed. Love you!
What a great interview that was, Anupama Chopra! Thank you for pursuing Sanjay Leela Bhansali for this one :) I absolutely loved hearing him talk about his process, his humble beginnings and inspirations ... The way he talks about bringing so many art forms together through film making. I found myself liking Sanjay Leela Bhansali the person... And strange as it may sound, I loved connecting with him! Thank you for being the kind of film maker you are... ! Truly Genius!
My mind's always goes like him. Over the years we have been experiencing such realities. Our subconscious minds always think about the cinematic platter of arts which he had mentioned in this interview. But the most interesting part of his career is that whatever he nurtured in his mind, he successfully portrayed what he dreamt off. I wish I were director like him. True respect for this gentleman.
Karni sena k anpadh kidhar gaye..??? Maafi maango...
The woman who's come forward stayed with Anupama's family for a few days after she came out to Vidhu Chopra with those allegations.
I think people's problem with Anupama has more to do with her being a feminist than this incident. If they really do care about the woman, they surely would have read the numerous news articles online which clearly state the stand Anupama has taken. Also, it was her husband who worked with Hirani, not her. Why should only the women be answerable? Criticise the offender, not his colleague's wife!
It's afterall a one person words against another. What do you do if someone accuses you of misdemeanor. Surely we must find a better way to get to the bottom of these accusations. I am not in favor of trial by media
I love his passion i think when you're that in touch with your feelings it's beautiful to see what's created!
Thank you sir for collaborating with Ranveer..💖🙏
There’s so much for the young directors to learn from this great filmmaker and yes, that includes the mediocre Karan Johar too!
Loved the conversation! He was so much into the conversation, you could feel the intensity!
All the people in the whole world who read articles about Padmaavat before and after its release and saw the movie need to see this interview. Also all the people who misunderstood the director. Mr. Sanjay is the Picasso, the Van Gogh of modern Bollywood cinematography.
Ma'am, I am waiting for a Vishal Bhardwaj interview of this length with you. Any chance of that happening?
Nice in depth interview of his thought process, approach towards making a film. Definitely one of the top director India has ever produced.
It wasn’t anupama’s story to come out with. It’s definitely up to the girl how she wants to take this forward. And at the end of the day she listened to the complaints and told her to go to the legal department which means the police which is the correct response. The lady has to be mentally prepared to take the next step especially when you have been violated. All you can do is be supportive. And also lady worked for RHF not VCF so she doesn’t have the authority to investigate. I am tired of people trying to blame a lady for a man’s actions...
Thank you for saying this!
People are more critical of the offender's colleague's wife than the offender!!
Completely agree!
@@snehaaggarwal7256 Self styled feminists ( she has one more working for her channel) get the Guilottine more if they aren't as aggressive publicly chastising their own as they would be if it were someone else.
What it is about?
One single scene from a SLB movie >>>>>> a year of bollywood nuisance
I felt *Padmavat* and *Sanju* were one of the weakest storyline by stalwart of directors in last year. There is no maturity in both the writings, characters were not focussed so much. But SLB sets/creative instinct is unimaginative.
Padmavat was a visual treat..... when u watch it....u find a very repeated n predictable storyline....
@@vivver2634 noo it was just a lengthy drama which had no plot
I am Lawyer that's exactly my thought
@@anshijain2522 yup
@@vivver2634 Fair But Its Taken From An Old Poem And Actual Events That Went Down In History...
Only an artist can understand the depth of this mans emotion. Beautifully put together thoughts by Mr Bhansali.
This interview is better than 5 years of film school.
wow! he's definitely full of himself. all his sentences are I this I that I this I that.
I thought about Majnu Bhai's horse when he said about the painting of the horse
at 7:48 he talks about the Shahrukh & Salman film
The RED Samurai i came fr salman only
@@adidasoriginals6309 their both great, Khan Brothers forever
The RED Samurai i was searching this
@@adidasoriginals6309 salman is nothing compared to SRK ,he just makes masala movies or remakes , SRK hv guts to experiment atleast
gujarati rocks everywhere... SLB is the great director & also great music composer
@@Kpbhatt13 yes
@39:43 that Paro-Chandramukhi meeting scene is one of the best scene. There are so many emotions in that scene. Thank you Sanjay for making this scene and Madhuri-Aishwarya nailed it...
yeah.
Gooo choice watch European films to understand
What a great minds suffer from a society where people are not ready for such art and cinema.
I'm more impressed by Sanjay,the music composer.Laal Ishq is my favorite song.
20:26 Very subtly calling out the Yash Chopra style of shooting in Switzerland lol
I haven't seen Padmavat due to overhype it got into and I was not keep to watch this interview as well but somehow I just clicked on it and started to listen to Mr Bhansali. He did started with pulling Anupama's leg but as the interview went on and I could understand why he does what he does, although I would not be totally agree with him but the fun part is that one could find that space in his interview to be able to disagree and at the same time appreciate his work and processes. Thanks for the video FC😊. A much needed talk about work, passion, belief and perseverance!!!
The story of 'Padmavati' didn't 'happen' - it is a legend derived from a 17th century poem, so this rejoinder of historical veracity in every single interview about the film needs to be scrutinised because it almost amounts to historical denial, or even revision. If indeed the filmmaker chooses to film a legend - which they must, because film everything, why not - then it is also incumbent upon them to defend the system of values their film represents, since it is no longer a tangible, verifiable 'reality' that one is talking of, but an intangible, mythical representation. As such, the real question for Bhansali here, and very crucial here, is: what are the values your final scene represents? Why did you film the legend uncritically? Why did you not engage with its meaning and allegory more deeply?
When he says, the scene is to show how brave these women are and uses the example of hara-kiri to demonstrate his point, he is subscribing again to the commonly held, wrongful perception of hara-kiri as a means for the warrior to choose honour over surrender; instead, it was more commonly used as capital punishment against disgraced warriors (let aside the deeply feudal system that perpetuated it and permitted its very existence). It wasn't a glorious, romantic act as Bhansali thinks - his perverse obsession with the deterioration of the body, destruction of oneself, sacrifice, sadomasochism and suffering is obviously, not resident only within Padmavati, but in every single title. His celebration of these as something to aspire to is interesting.
Finally, the question of cinema, which must be addressed: it is not 'what' you depict at all that matters (who cares if it is historically true or not) but how you depict it that is essential. Insofar as Bhansali's depiction of all self-destruction (Padmavati is only the latest example) is to illustrate that the 20th century does not seem to have happened for him at all, it is to question him why he thinks, after all, that running into the fire is an act of courage? Why is that he does not locate any sense of irony in it, or diagnoses a pathetic desperation on the part of the women doing it? Why is it that all the buffoonery is reserved for Khilji, while the women rush to their death like a suicide club have a hagiography framed to them? Why does he not attempt to complicate the matter slightly by inducing a second of hesitation or remorse, even? Or finally, why does his appreciation of suffering never assume either logistical proportions (what does it take to suffer, how much does it cost - like Dev. D.), spiritual proportions (Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni's Vihir - which follows after suffering, not end with it) or even truly poetic ones (he mines it for kitsch, largely - but it is a performance of pain, a set of gestures). One of the chief aims of modern thought in artistic creation is to frame events of the past within the aesthetic standards of the time of the work's production - this creates, if done cautiously and without a sense of mockery or exotic intrigue, a true dialogue between the past and the present and results in cultural replenishment and evolution. When, for instance - and we return to hara-kiri, which Bhansali is clearly dying to make a film about - the Japanese masters make a film about a samurai who needs to perform hara-kiri (think Kobayashi, or Miike), they do not depict the act sentimentally and without critical engagement. Instead, they also depict its executive rigour, the sheer violence it yields (which Bhansali calls 'gruesome' and thus refrains from showing because it will soil his 'beautiful' frame - why? didn't that 'happen' too?) and the absurd ceremony resident within it. Their criticism - or engagement - is not with the individual or the samurai who must commit the act, but with the system that renders it normal or even, heroic.
Plz take interview of Sriram raghvan
Please replace Alia Bhatt with Radhika Apte or Priyanka chopra in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
I want him to do more movies like guzaarish , Black and why not heera mandi with Aishwarya deepika priyanka
Heera Mandi is his next movie starring priyanka in the lead. Some more actresses are possible but in special appearances like rekha, waheeda ji, madhuri, aishwarya, rani, etc.
He always make big scale movie with boring love story.
What an expressive, creative and passioned director and human being. He is one of a kind and can’t be replaced by anyone. Looking forward to see more movies that will change the history of Indian cinema.
21:25 Did Sanjay Sir just almost slipped the F word? :-P
Not just his movies just listening to him is also giving me goosebumps. What a man!
Sanjay leela bhansali world he has made his own creative world in his films
Would like to see the post interview discussions as well. Would be awesome to understand the vision of the artist SLB.
Susmeet Khaire Abe gadhe agar post interview discussions karenge aur usko record karenge toh voh bhi toh interview ho ga na Saale
This interview is most iconic interview . Legend for many years Bhansali Sahab!
He is creator of own cinema. Good or bad. Can find producers of big scale movies...but i think hum dil de chuke sanam is his best work. From that film ajay devgan became a grade actor n film industry took him seriously .
The magical experience of his cinemas.. No words.
Sanjay leela bhansali is a true artist. Who cares if there are people who don't get him..
There are others who do. Respect!
I still don't understand why Manisha koirala is not a part of any of his films after Khamoshi
ranveer and slb jodi made in heaven
11.08...I'm one of the them...who waits for a SLB film!! Thank you thank you Anupama Chopra for this interview...totally loved it!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is Perfect Bollywood Director his movies is like Painting they're Very beautiful to watch on screen
I think he doing with Salman Khan
The TITAL has INSAALAH
This man is a genius he knows his craft and he always execute it beautifully. I personally loved few scenes of his movies for no reason when Manisha confronted Nana in Khamooshi, When Ashwariya slits her wrist and the pool was red of her blood ( though I am against suicide) but loved it. And ending of Devdas man that was iconic.
Now going to watch Padmavat again for the third time ! 😍
The magic man himself! He is a sheer genius!! #respect
Can’t thank you enough .., Anupama you are a rockstar, at last a Sanjay Leela Bhansali interview, and he has given such a candid and in depth interview here. Can’t wait for his next film !!!
Thanks so much Hrushikesha - AC
I have been following film companion from 2014, you are doing a great job . Film companion is now a staple for me . Keep doing what you are doing ..!
King of islamophobia. Falsely rewritting history. Godi media.
This is the only director who should be allowed to make epics in Bollywood
Why
@@abishaipaul2298 look at kalank, mohenjo daro and that shit with arjun kapoor
Well I consider tumbbad an epic.
@@abishaipaul2298 tummbad was awesome..by epic I meant like period films :)
Anurag kashyap should be on Director’s cut.
The entire interview is on beauty and it's evolvement. The eternal craving for improvement and expression. Audience is blessed by his creative presentation of beauty.
Bhansali sir आप छत्रपती संभाजी महाराज यांच्यावर फिल्म बनवा शंभुराजे रणवीर सिंह ला बनवा आणि महारानी सोयराबाई दीपिका पादुकोण ला बनवा
For Slb, Next time please focus more on the story and less on opulence and grandeur.
Sowmya B his film, his vision
Totally agree. For me Khamoshi was his best work. It was storytelling without the irrelevant frills consisting of dresses, jewelry and sets. I remember Devdas was a huge hit and hoard of ladies loved it for the dresses and jewelry and set !
@@ihskask People gave Devdas standing ovation in Cannes screening... Nominated for BAFTA( only 5 Indian films till date has been nominated) , sent for OSCAR , Top 10 Cinema of the millennium as per Time Magazine UK..You might haven't liked the movie but majority have done irrespective of caste, nationality,gender, language etx
Bhansali: I don't reply to msgs.
Anu: yeah, I have noticed.
Epic🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Style over substance. That’s SLB pretty much .
Same with Anurag Kashyap, mostly. There are stylistic directors and storytellers (Dibakar, Motwane etc). Two ways of making movies. See Sacred games - The Saif parts are stark, crisp storytelling, while the Nawaz parts are stylish opulent pieces.
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Honestly sacred games wasn't great it was a decent series
Although it has a great potential
More like style and substance!
Absolutely fantastic... love how he emotes ... the intensity ... wish I knew more men like him.
One of my all time favourite film makers! Only respect & very high regards for Mr. Bhansaali & his immense passion for films🙏🏻
We are grateful that you finally got him on this interview. So much to learn. It's like I am brimming with intense input. So much love for his work.
It took the genius of SLB to make Anupama understand the difference between Art and Social Activism
Still my fav director. I think his best film is devdas
Is he from illuminati. .
I've been searching for his interviews finally got this 😊
Feel sad for humiliation he had to go through....due to illiterates....
SLB Endings are always PURITY.....SANCTITY......
Hum dil de chuke sanam
Nandini didn't break her marriage......instead realised after whole journey that phase of madness is over and now her husband is her reality.....
Devdas
Married Paro never gets to re-unite with Dev after her marriage.....
Padmavat
Rani chose the path of SITA....but did not let her honour.....her purity be tarnished......
The scene was metaphorical....some idiots took it literally.....
Saawariya
Sakina never gives up on IMAN (faith).....and her patience wins her....what she always desired......
Bajirao
King is reminiscent of memories he experienced Pure LOVE.....and last scene is with wife and not....
Still both lovers die at same time at different places.....