Sanjay Leela Bhansali with Manisha Koirala. (courtesy: m_koirala)

New Delhi:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’sGangubai Kathiawadi, headlined by Alia Bhatt, stole all of the limelight on the 68th Filmfare Awards by sweeping 10 trophies. The critically acclaimed film gained Best Actress, Best Director and Best Film, amongst different awards on Thursday evening in Mumbai. The milestone achieved by Sanjay Leela Bhansali has clearly left his colleagues, buddies and followers elated and thrilled. Actress Manisha Koirala, who has been working with the filmmaker on his upcoming net collection Heeramandi, additionally gave him a shout-out on Instagram. She posted a photograph with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and known as him a “genius.” Her put up learn: “So, so, so proud of you dear Sanjay…working with you has reminded me yet again why I am in this field after 3 decades. You are a true artist…you breathe cinema…you live for it…you give your all to cinema.”

Manisha added: “This level of consistent hard work is the epitome of work ethics I rarely get to witness! Awards are the by-product of your passion and getting 10 Filmfare awards is a great milestone! Here’s wishing you many more…keep us on our toes, keep us inspired, keep us in awe with your cinema! We love you my genius friend!” The photograph additionally options her Heeramandi co-star Sharmin Segal.

Manisha Koirala and Sanjay Leela Bhansali go manner again. She was the lead actress in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial debut, the 1996 movie Khamoshi which additionally starred Salman Khan.

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Gangubai Kathiawadi relies on the lifetime of Mumbai’s intercourse worker-turned-mafia queen of the identical title. It was slated to launch in 2020 however could not as a result of coronavirus pandemic. After a premiere on the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, Gangubai Kathiawadi launched in India in February final 12 months and went on to turn out to be a box-office hit. Apart from Alia, the movie additionally starred Seema Pahwa, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz and Ajay Devgn. 

At the Filmfare Awards, Gangubai Kathiawadi gained Best Film, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female), Best Director, Best Dialogue, RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Background Score, Best Choreography and Best Cinematography.

After Gangubai Kathiawadi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is engaged on Heeramandi, which is about in pre-Independence India and relies on the lifetime of courtesans. The collection additionally stars Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.