Sanjay Leela Bhansali poses at a screening of ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ at the Egyptian Theatre, in Los Angeles in 2024 | Photo Credit: AP/PTI The family of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali issued a statement on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, after some media reports claimed that he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. Taking to Instagram, his family said in the statement, “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.” The statement shared by his family on social media | Photo Credit: Bhansali Productions The filmmaker celebrated his 63rd birthday on Tuesday and some reports claimed that he had suffered heart attack after which he was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. Bhansali, known for making larger-than-life epic dramas like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi and the OTT series Heeramandi, is currently working on his next film, Love and War. Presently under production, the period-drama stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in the lead. Published – February 25, 2026 03:38 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Trump calls Supreme Court ruling on reciprocal tariffs ‘unfortunate’ Tata Power JV electrifies homes of most remote tribal communities in Southern Odisha