24 February,2024 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pic courtesy/ Instagram
It's Sanjay Leela Bhansali's birthday today and as much as his fans are excited to drop him wishes on his birthday, his upcoming heroines of 'Heeramandi' are equally excited to wish him on his special day. The visionary filmmaker has always presented his heroines in the most alluring way.
Throughout his distinguished career, Bhansali has crafted narratives that showcase women as pillars of strength and resilience by defying stereotypes, and challenging conventions, all with unwavering beauty and grace. As the filmmaker is celebrating his birthday today, the heroines of his upcoming 'Heeramandi' penned down the wishes. '
Manisha Koirala shared some pictures with the director on her social media and wrote -
"Happy birthday dear #sanjaybhansali who is clearly amongst the greats in Indian cinema!! I had seen the spark in the beginning but noooo one could tell at what heights you would reach! Still the journey continuesâ¦So very proud of you my dear friend."
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"While working with you I was mesmerised with all the qualities I witnessed, your precision & attention to details and your grand vision or your sense of asthetics & beauty ..you work ethics, 24/7 you live for cinema.. but to top all that your simple lifestyle⦠juxtapose to grand films you make!! You are an artist par excellence!! Here wishing you best in everything you do.. #herramandi and more @bhansaliproductions"
Aditi Rao Hydari shared a picture with the director and jotted down the caption -
"Happy birthday my dearestest sanjay sir. Thank you for the unending inspiration. Thank you for your genius mind, your heart full of love, for never ever allowing us to give up!"
"Thank you for your fierce passion, for being the most amazing teacher, the endless beauty, the detail, the laughter, the music, the dancing, the yummiest ghar Ka nashta which is like an Akshay patram. And most most importantly thank you for your love , and the belief. Thank you for being you sanjay sir. May you always be surrounded by all that you love and all the people who love you. Love you sir"
Sonakshi Sinha wished the 'Devdas' director with a still and an interesting caption from their upcoming show-
Chamakte aap ho, chamkaate humein ho⦠happy birthday to the Asli Heera of #HeeraMandi, Sanjay sir Love and Respect always, From your AsliSona. @bhansaliproductions
Sharmin Segal Mehta shared a picture with the director and jotted down the caption -
"Happy Birthday to my Biggest Inspiration, most solid support system, best teacher and toughest critic. I am who I am because of you. I'm privileged to have worked with you and witnessed the genius that is #SanjayLeelaBhansali. Every project I have worked on my respect for you increases 10x, because you are constantly trying to improve yourself in all aspects. People call you a school of cinema."
"But you are so much more than that, you are one of the strongest, most intuitive, sharpest mind that I know and I'm really lucky to have you as a part of my life. I promise to never take that for granted. Thank you for teaching me everything I know and instilling me a work ethic and passion that I would have never been able to have without you. Love you and respect you more than words can describe, Happy Birthday!! @bhansaliproductions #SLB"
Moreover, With his upcoming project, 'Heeramandi,' Bhansali once again sets his sights on representing India on the global stage.