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Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches music label

In 2022, the director released his first original music album, Sukoon.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches music label

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Thursday launched his music label Bhansali Music.

Bhansali, who is set to make his streaming debut with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has previously composed music for his films Guzaarish, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, and Gangubai Kathiawadi.


Through the label, the director-composer aims to collaborate with talented musicians and artists "to produce captivating compositions for his films and memorable independent albums", a press release said.

"Music brings me great joy and peace. It's an integral part of my being. I am now launching my own music label Bhansali Music.

"I wish the audience to experience the same joy and spiritual connect that I feel when I listen to or create music," Bhansali said in a statement.

In 2022, the director released his first original music album, Sukoon.

Bhansali is looking forward to the premiere of his Netflix series Heeramandi. His next feature film is Love & War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal.

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