US EditionSanjay Leela Bhansali Hospitalised After Heart Attack? Here’s What His Team Has to Say
Sanjay Leela Bhansali underwent a routine medical check-up and is healthy, with family denying heart attack rumors following his 63rd birthday, they said on Feb 25.
- On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Bhansali's family issued a formal 'Family Statement' from Mumbai dismissing hospitalisation rumours and affirming the filmmaker is hale and hearty.
- Following his 63rd birthday on Tuesday, rumours circulated claiming Sanjay Leela Bhansali suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, but no hospital statements confirmed this.
- Production sources confirm Bhansali was working and spent the day filming Love & War, and he stated in a statement on his 63rd birthday `Work is all that I have to define my identity.`
- The misinformation prompted widespread concern and a surge in online searches for verified medical reports, while Love & War's shoot extended to 175 days and costs rose from Rs 350 crore to 425 crore.
- The filmmaker's team said the hospital visit was a routine check-up and representatives clarified Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing absolutely fine while remaining engaged on Love & War and Jai Somnath.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s family issues statement amid hospitalisation reports: ‘There is no cause for concern’
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
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The Economic TimesSanjay Leela Bhansali hospitalised? Family clarifies in official statement
Sanjay Leela Bhansalis team has denied viral reports claiming he was hospitalised due to a medical emergency. In a family statement, representatives clarified that the filmmaker visited a hospital only for a routine check-up and is “doing absolutely fine.”
Sanjay Leela Bhansali heart attack rumours debunked
Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently became the target of alarming health rumours when reports claimed he had suffered a heart attack. Consequently, social media and entertainment platforms spread the speculation quickly, causing concern among fans and the film industry. However, his official team has now responded and clarified the situation. His representatives confirmed that the reports about a heart attack are completely false. In fact, they assur…
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