Updated On: 25 February, 2026 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s team has dismissed rumours claiming he was hospitalised after a heart attack on his birthday. Calling the reports “completely false and baseless,” they clarified he is in good health. The filmmaker was reportedly busy working on Love & War when the speculation surfaced

Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s health recently became a major headline after a social media post claimed that the renowned filmmaker was hospitalised on the eve of his birthday due to a sudden heart attack. However, Bhansali’s team has now issued a strong statement urging media outlets and the public not to circulate unverified news.
According to a post by Mamaraazzi, Bhansali was allegedly rushed to a hospital in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack on his 63rd birthday. The report suggested that what was meant to be a celebratory occasion quickly turned into a moment of concern, with doctors admitting him for urgent medical care and closely monitoring his condition.