Shah Rukh made 'Devdas' for me, and I made it for him. He's special to me, and I think I am special… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
I am distressed when I see news channels saying 'Devdas' has let down the country by not getting an Oscar nomination. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
My 'Devdas' was a tribute to all the mainstream masters, from Mehboob Khan, K. Asif, and V. Shantaram to Raj Kapoor. I… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
What's life without risks? When I made 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,' everybody said in India you can never have a husband… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
I am not popular socially. I am uncomfortable around people. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
I am not indulgent. I think constructing a scene elaborately - with art, costume, and visual drama - is not indulgence. Other… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
'Jhalak' was a wonderful experience, but it was important for me to get back to films, since I am a director too. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
I am extremely proud that our cinema is being recognised in the West. I want Indian cinema to get its dignity, not… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
If I am aware of my own limitations, then I can work towards overcoming them. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
Many people ask me why I chose to remake 'Devdas.' I wanted to make a film that celebrated grandeur and grace. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
My mind was never into school, and education did not matter to me. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
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… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
I write all my scripts with Salman in mind. He understands me perfectly on the sets. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
Shah Rukh made 'Devdas' for me, and I made it for him. He's special to me, and I think I am special for him.… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
When I make a film about a physically challenged person, I come away with so much. I learn to value what I have. My… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
People might think that I'm inaccessible, unapproachable, and dark. In many ways, my characters are uncomfortable to interact with, but that's not me. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
It is very difficult for anyone to predict how a film will do. It depends on so many things: the mood of the audience,… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
I think caring too much about the economics starts affecting the creative aspect of the film. That is a dangerous process for a filmmaker.… — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image
My mother is special to me. She understands me. She has no expectations from me. — Sanjay Leela Bhansali Copy Share Image