Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s team has dismissed rumours of a heart attack after his hospital visit on his birthday, confirming it was only a routine medical check-up.
Rumours about filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali suffering a heart attack on his 63rd birthday sparked widespread concern on social media, prompting his team to issue an official clarification. The director’s production banner has firmly denied the claims, stating that Bhansali is “absolutely fine” and had only gone for a routine medical check-up.
What triggered the speculation?
Unverified posts began circulating online suggesting that Bhansali had been rushed to hospital after experiencing discomfort on his birthday. The reports quickly gained traction, leading to concern among fans and industry colleagues. However, his team moved swiftly to shut down the speculation, calling the claims “false and baseless.”
Official statement from Bhansali’s team
In a statement released by Bhansali Productions, the filmmaker’s team clarified, “Reports about SLB being hospitalised are completely false and baseless. There is no truth to them. We request you to kindly refrain from carrying any such stories, as they have no verified source. He is only gone for a routine checkup. Thank you for your understanding.”
Filmmaker in the middle of a busy schedule
On the professional front, Bhansali is currently deeply involved in the filming of his ambitious period drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Despite the rumours, sources close to the production have confirmed that work on the film continues as scheduled.
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