Aditi Rao Hydari and Sonakshi Honor Sanjay Leela Bhansali on His 62nd Birthday
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Synopsis
On February 24, 2023, Bollywood stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Sonakshi Sinha celebrated Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 62nd birthday. Both actresses shared heartfelt messages on social media, reflecting on their experiences with the acclaimed filmmaker, known for his larger-than-life cinematic vision and notable works like Heeramandi.
Key Takeaways
- Aditi Rao Hydari and Sonakshi Sinha celebrated Sanjay Leela Bhansali's birthday.
- Both actresses featured in Bhansali's Heeramandi.
- Hydari shared affectionate photos and heartfelt wishes.
- Sonakshi expressed her admiration on Instagram.
- Bhansali's contributions to cinema include the Padma Shri award.
Mumbai, Feb 24 (NationPress) B-Town celebrities, including Aditi Rao Hydari and Sonakshi Sinha, took to social media platforms to extend their warm wishes to Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his 62nd birthday.
Both Aditi and Sonakshi, who appeared in Bhansali’s historical drama Heeramandi, shared touching messages for the acclaimed National Award-winning director. Hydari uploaded a series of photos featuring herself and Bhansali, captioning one with, “Happy happiest birthday to my dearest bestest Sanjay sir. Celebrating you and your genius every day and forever. Love you sir.”
The first photo depicts Aditi affectionately embracing Bhansali. Other pictures are from the set of the upcoming 2024 Netflix drama, showcasing the strong bond Aditi has with the filmmaker.
Meanwhile, Sonakshi also took to her Instagram stories to express her birthday wishes to the director, renowned for his grand cinematic vision. The Akira actress shared a photo of herself with Bhansali, captioning it, “Happiest birthday, dear Sir.”
Additionally, Manisha Koirala also shared her moments with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, writing, “Happy Birthday Sir.”
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, which was created and directed by Bhansali, is set against the backdrop of the Indian independence movement. This series delves into the lives of tawaifs in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the British colonial era. The ensemble cast includes Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi, Aditi, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal Mehta, and Taha Shah Badussha.
For those who may not know, Sanjay Leela Bhansali began his career as an assistant director before transitioning to directing. His debut film was Khamoshi: The Musical, released in 1996. Bhansali's remarkable contributions to Indian cinema earned him the Padma Shri award in 2015. Over the years, he has received a total of 38 prestigious awards, including National Film Awards.
His upcoming project is titled Love and War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in leading roles.
