Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Sudeep Chatterjee Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Sudeep Chatterjee appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2010 and 2022. Their highest-rated collaboration was Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022 — 7.7/10). Films span Guzaarish (2010) through Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).
The Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Sudeep Chatterjee partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Padmavati (2018). They didn't share a set between 2010 and 2018. From Guzaarish (2010) to Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022).
Gangubai Kathiawadi is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Guzaarish (2010).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Guzaarish; the 2020s to Gangubai Kathiawadi. Never on the same side of the camera — Sanjay Leela Bhansali director, Sudeep Chatterjee director of photography, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Guzaarish (7.4/10).
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Gangubai Kathiawadi (7.7/10).
- Guzaarish
- Padmavati
- Gangubai Kathiawadi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's screen credits are with Sudeep Chatterjee.
Before Guzaarish, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had directed 5 films, including Black (2005) and Khamoshi: The Musical (1996).
Before Guzaarish, Sudeep Chatterjee had starred in 6 films, including Jaan-E-Mann (2006) and Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009).
After Gangubai Kathiawadi, Sudeep Chatterjee went on to appear in 3 more films, including Chandu Champion (2024) and Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Sudeep Chatterjee's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jim Sarbh is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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