He is one of the most exceptional filmmakers that Hindi cinema has ever produced. It is a dream of many Bollywood celebrities to once star in his films. He continues to captivate audiences with his brilliant cinematography and has won several awards for his contribution to Indian cinema. Well we are talking about other than filmmaker and music composer Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Sanjay Leela Bhansalis early life and childhood Born on February 24 1963 into a Gujarati Jain family Bhubaneshwar he has grown up into a family of music lovers and cinema. His father was a producer but several failed projects led the family to struggle financially. So they used to live in a chawl in one room and Bhansalis mother came forward as the breadwinner of the family. Like his father Sanjay decided to step into the field of cinema. He initially faced multiple rejections before becoming one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the industry. He also assisted Vidhu Vinod Chopra on the sets of Parinda 1942: A Love Story and Kareeb. According to a report by TOI Vidhu once shared that SLB was scared and meek initially while assisting him. He recalled once incident where Bhansali got nervous while receiving award for 1942: A Love Story on behalf of Chopra. Sanjay Leela Bhansalis breakthrough came when... In 1996 Sanjay Leela Bhansalis breakthrough came with Khamoshi: The Musical. Although the film wasnt a commercial success but it helped him gain recognition in the industry. Later with projects like Devdas Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Black Guzaarish Ram Leela Bajirao Mastani Padmaavat Gangubai Kathiawadi and the drama series Heeramandi he started ruling the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Today he is considered one of the biggest Indian filmmakers renowned for making big-budget dramas backed by rich content. Sanjay Leela Bhansalis net worth According to reports Sanjay Leela Bhansali boasts a massive net worth of Rs 940 crore which makes him one of the richest filmmakers in the Indian film industry. Currently he is busy making his new projects called Inshallah and Love and War. Love and War will star Ranbir Kapoor Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal and is currently scheduled for release in March 2026. While the details of Inshallah is still under the wraps.