What hasn't happened in 77 years is now about to happen. This year, Indian cinema is going to make history at the Republic Day Parade (Republic Day Parade 2026), and this feat will be accomplished by the industry's veteran producer-director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Yes, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will represent Indian cinema for the first time at the Republic Day Parade. This will be the first time that a tableau representing cinema will be featured in the parade. According to a report by the Times of India, the filmmaker will present a tableau celebrating Indian cinema. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on this.
Bhansali receives a major responsibility on the national stage.
Reports suggest that Sanjay Leela Bhansali will represent the Indian cinema tableau on January 26, 2026. This is nothing short of a historic honor for Indian cinema. This will be the first time that such a prominent figure from the film industry will represent Indian cinema on a national platform. This moment is a matter of pride not only for Bhansali but also for the entire industry. However, there has been no official confirmation from the filmmaker or the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting yet.
Bhansali, a 7-time National Award winner
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is not only a director but also a producer, screenwriter, editor, and music composer. For his outstanding work in the industry, he has been honored with not one or two, but seven National Awards. He has received National Awards for films like Devdas, Black, Padmaavat, and Bajirao Mastani. He is known for his unique way of bringing historical stories to the screen, magnificent sets, and excellent direction. He established his strong foothold in the industry with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming films
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is quite active in both directing and producing films. He has co-produced the film Do Deewane Shehar Mein with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur. Besides this, he is also directing the film Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt. Two Crazy Lovers will be released on February 20, 2026, while Love and War is expected to be released on August 14, 2026.
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