Sanjay Leela Bhansali announces 'Baiju Bawra' for Diwali 2021 release

After the release of Gangu Bai Kathiawadi on 11th Sep 2020, starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all set to make his most ambitious magnum opus Baiju Bawra — a revenge story of a maverick maestro. The musical saga will light up the screens on Diwali 2021. SLB's official Twitter handle made the announcement on the auspicious day of Diwali. Netizens in the comments section speculate that Ajay Devgn might play the lead in the film. If that happens, then Ajay and SLB will be coming together for a film after 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' (1999). Gangubai Kathiawadi: Who is Alia Bhatt portraying in the film? On this auspicious day, we are delighted to make your Diwali happier by announcing our next endeavour♥️🙏🏻#SanjayLeelaBhansali #BaijuBawra @prerna982 #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/GL9VZK6nUU — BhansaliProductions (@bhansali_produc) October 27, 2019 ABOUT BAIJU BAWRA Baiju Bawra was a dhrupad musician from medieval India. He was one of the court musicians of Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior. The musician's life was featured in the 1952 movie with the same title, directed by Vijay Bhatt. The film starred Bharat Bhushan as Baiju, and Meena Kumari, who played his love interest. Kartik Aaryan to star in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' opposite Alia Bhatt? Meena Kumari also won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her stunning performance in this film. Music director, Naushad, also received the inaugural Filmfare Best Music Director Award for the song "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj". 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' After much-anticipation, ace Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali finally announced his next project on October 16. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh in a recent tweet revealed that the film titled Gangubai Kathiawadi will star Alia Bhatt in the lead. In the post, he said that Bhansali Productions has collaborated with Jayantilal Gada's Pen India Ltd for the film which is scheduled to hit the theaters on September 11, 2020. Ranveer Singh refuses to do a cameo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film? A name you've heard, a story you haven't. Directed by #SanjayLeelaBhansali starring @aliaa08 in and as #GangubaiKathiawadi Bhansali Productions and @PenMovies bring you this powerful story on 11th Sept, 2020! All India distribution by #PenMarudhar@prerna982 @jayantilalgada — BhansaliProductions (@bhansali_produc) October 16, 2019 Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films gave these 4 iconic scenes to Bollywood

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali announces 'Baiju Bawra' for Diwali 2021 release

After the release of Gangu Bai Kathiawadi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to make his most ambitious magnum opus Baiju Bawra — revenge story of a maverick maestro.

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