Republic Day parade 2026: Sanjay Leela Bhansali to represent Indian cinema for the first time in the 2026 Republic Day parade: Report
Republic Day parade 2026: Sanjay Leela Bhansali will represent Indian cinema for the first time in the 2026 Republic Day Parade. According to a report, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will present the tableau on Duty Path on Monday (January 26).
According to a report in Times of India, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali will present a special tableau celebrating cinema. It is being told that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has worked closely with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
According to reports, the tableau will be seen parading along with other tableaux on the duty path on Monday (January 26). Times of India quoted its source as saying, “For the first time, the great and talented director of Indian cinema, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will represent Indian cinema in the Republic Day Parade. This historic honor is an important chapter for Indian cinema and will create a strong atmosphere in the country. There can be no better representative for this moment than Sanjay Leela Bhansali.”
Everything about Bhansali, his films, upcoming projects
Bhansali is not only a film director but also a producer, screenwriter, editor and music composer. He has received many awards including seven National Film Awards. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2015. He made his directorial debut in 1996 with Khamoshi: The Musical.
The filmmaker received praise and success with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999 and Devdas in 2002. In 2005, he received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for directing Black. His other films include Saawariya in 2007 and Guzaarish in 2010. He debuted as a music composer with Guzaarish.
Subsequently, he made Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013, Bajirao Mastani in 2015, Padmavat in 2018 and Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2022. In 2024, Bhansali launched his music label, Bhansali Music. He also debuted on the OTT platform by directing the web series Hiramandi.