5 National Award-winning films of Sanjay Leela Bhansali

5 National Award-winning films of Sanjay Leela Bhansali Pic/IMDb Mid-Day Entertainment By Amarylisa Gonsalves Published Aug 22, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s storytelling In an age of fast-paced storytelling, Sanjay Leela Bhansali stands as a rare auteur who dares to create cinema that is poetic, grand, and emotional. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

National award wins Here’s a look at five of his masterpieces that have earned National Awards, cementing his legacy and putting Indian cinema on the world map. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Devdas (2002) Bhansali turned a classic love story into a cinematic landmark and Devdas won National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Black (2005) Minimalist and deeply moving, Black was a departure from Bhansali’s usual grandeur. It won the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Bajirao Mastani (2015) With fierce battles, passionate love, and regal visuals, Bajirao Mastani won Bhansali the National Award for Best Director. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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