A sudden buzz about Sanjay Leela Bhansali being hospitalised spread like wildfire. But just as the rumours began to snowball, his team stepped in and shut the chatter down.
Bhansali’s publicist issued a clear statement, dismissing the claims about his hospitalisation. The note said the reports were “completely false and baseless” and urged media outlets not to circulate unverified stories.
In short, the filmmaker is fine, and the health scare narrative has no confirmed source.
The clarification came quickly after speculation began online, with several posts hinting that the director had suffered a sudden health issue. His team’s response aimed to cool down the frenzy before it could escalate further.
Working birthday on ‘Love & War’ sets
The rumours surfaced not long after Bhansali marked his birthday while working on the sets of ‘Love & War’. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, and the director reportedly chose to spend the day shooting rather than celebrating in private.
Social media quickly filled with birthday wishes from fans and film industry colleagues. Alia Bhatt, who earlier collaborated with him on Gangubai Kathiawadi, was among those who sent greetings online.
Family reacts to rumours
Soon after, Bhansali’s family reacted to the rumours. They wrote on Instagram stories, “Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing absolutely fine. He has gone in for a routine medical check-up and there is no cause for concern. We sincerely appreciate the love, care, and concern shown by everyone. Thank you for your continued support and warm wishes.”
Manisha Koirala’s long birthday note grabs attention
While the health rumour was being addressed, a detailed birthday message by Manisha Koirala also drew notice. She shared a lengthy Instagram post describing Bhansali’s approach to cinema.
In her message, she wrote that working in his cinematic world is both a challenge and a privilege for actors. She also described how he “sculpts feelings” and builds stories with musical rhythm.
Koirala first worked with Bhansali in ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’, a romantic musical drama released in 1996. The film also featured Salman Khan, Nana Patekar, and Seema Biswas in key roles.