Rendezvous with Simi Garewal Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Mother

I have so much admiration for Sanjay Leela Bhansali! His Devdas is an all-time favorite! I've seen it at least 20 times!
But I felt that behind this creative genius lay a complex agonizing soul. I had a deep urge to talk to him. So I invited him with the woman who is his inspiration -- his very life. His mother.
Sanjay laid bare his heart in a way I never thought possible. I was touched by his honest disclosures.
Today we are friends, we chat, we laugh a lot -- but I always remember the vulnerable side Sanjay Leela Bhansali revealed to me in our Rendezvous...
www.simigarewal.com

[@ayushvardansaraf1892]

Mind blowing show.. way ahead of its time.. I have been binge watching your episodes.. Simi Ma'am you're a such great personality.. so polite.. so humble.. so down to earth.. really in this show people speak their soul.. Huge respect to you Ma'am.. my heart melted when Sanjay Sir was controlling his pain while speaking about his father.. his hands shivered .. eyes were filled with tears, he didn't blinked his eyes and controlled the tears which were about to roll down.. sad reality that nowadays we don't get to see such shows..

[@jayajaya3422]

Ya,you are right. I also feels.

[@brajkishorjha2729]

Commendable show it is but not even a day ahead of its time . This is the typical kind of content people those days preferred

[@ayushvardansaraf1892]

@@brajkishorjha2729 Sad reality Sir, that nowadays people have no taste.. only preference of the majority is MASALA..

[@brajkishorjha2729]

@@ayushvardansaraf1892 whatever , why are you poking your nose into others' buisness just mind yours . They haven't got taste so what who are you to impose suavity on others . Regards

[@brajkishorjha2729]

@@ayushvardansaraf1892 and yeah i am not the person in the profile . You need not call me sir

[@isha7447]

I always wondered why he added his mother’s name to his name. All his films show respect for women, showing us as powerful. And the fact that he spoke about his father so honestly makes me respect him even more. Love his honesty and his mind. “See the power of a woman, she can change the destiny of a child, I salute you Ma’am.” Simi Garewal’s empathy and purity🤍 Thankyou for this ma’am

[@areebfaiz6661]

I am 18 years old and i want this show back at any cost. Such intimacy, so much to learn from these influential people, their experiences. Hats off to simi ma'am

[@ridgewoodindie3563]

Areeb Faiz slow interview with neelesh misra is equally good

[@areebfaiz6661]

@@ridgewoodindie3563 yeah its good but this is more classy.

[@shonalisamarath]

Who's going to listen you? Nobody. So shut up

[@mrao514]

My Dad was very similar to Mr Bhansali's. He was a drunkard and would break things. He died after suffering from paralysis for three years. I can completely relate to Mr Bhansali and his mom. Only difference is that I am not as successful and rich as him. But I am just 27, hope everything will be fine one day.

[@myspiritanimaliscat2609]

Awee , you are a beautiful person inside i m sure and its all that it takes....stay blessed...take care!🙏❤️

[@krishnar5453]

Simi brings out even the most painful feelings out of her guests in an un-awkward way. Great interviewer. Great interview and hats off to Leela Bhansali and her son.

[@SaumSi]

What he said at 13:56? Do you love me or you love .....?

[@smithpereira0410]

@@SaumSi bela (sanjay's sister)

[@Charu25-i5z]

The way he respects women💗what a great man raised by a mother

[@ASY.3]

SLB's Devdas will be remembered for thousands of years.

[@theclaritysage9326]

Every interviewer should learn from her simmi ji you are so humble and full of grace...😇

[@mem1001953]

I have seen many interviews conducted by Simi. But Sanjay's interview stands out . He did not hide answering Simi. He is amazingly truthful to himself . Truth can be never sweet nor sour. Truth is the only route to find satisfaction in life. Thanks Sanjay and Simi. Wonderful.

[@nehakhobragade4047]

His eyes speaks all...he cried 😳😳

[@dereksamueldani7336]

Extremely sensitive man. Very candid. A genius in the mediocre world of Bollywood.

[@nazia3116]

The way your eyes filled with emotions and tears made me realized how great man you are. I am so happy you have an amazing mother 🥰

[@respectall731]

There is something in her that allows her guests to be remarkably candid about their life. Mr. Bhansali's line "the mind doesn't let you bury it" is so true and shows how strong he is as a person. It takes immense courage to say that line because there is a risk of people judging him for "holding on to the past". Very inspiring. Godspeed to all children, women out there who are fighting every day to build a better life for themselves, who believe in carrying their own weight even when they are let down by family/spouse.

[@hemantjoshi8823]

Only bcz of mother's sacrificed since so many years son becomes a successful person ........ East or West mother is best Hats off to her ........

[@medstud8358]

He actually looks very handsome in that suit!

[@atishthorat4761]

After watching this interview I just went and hugged my Mom tightly. Thanks Simiji. :)

[@SimiGarewalOfficialpage]

+atish thorat That's so wonderful to know!! Makes me very happy! Do it more often Atish - it will make her even happier... Simi

[@lakshmi.n7855]

Watching this brought tears in to my eyes he is a true gem of a person 😍

[@meena2020]

Most of the times we know people only after they get successful in life, but what makes them successful is the life they had before success..I had always loved his films but now I respect and love SANJAY LEELA Bhansali! I bow down to his mother and her strength and conviction..God bless them

[@ishanichoksi1091]

Mr Bhansali if any day you come across the comment , I can relate your story with mine... Just like you I too had seen my father drinking ever since I was born, he too died to lever cirroces, my mother raised me single handedly she being schizophrenic patient all her life... But somehow she has raised me with immense pride and dignity... I even we used to live in a small chawl of Sikka Nagar , khetwadi Mumbai.. but my mom was adamant to get me educated in Birla public one of the best schools in Mumbai.. I have so much in common with you... I salute u and your mom

[@erikrahaman2099]

Ishani Choksi stay strong !

[@konicasoundchaser]

❤❤

[@TheonlyRaag]

Amazing interview, I didnt know that Mr Bhansali has gone through so much, Im an artist too and that too a singer so I feel that with the gift of emotions and feeling everything to its fullest, one moment Im sad & the other Im Happy, its also a curse for us artists because when we are low , we get so sad that one thing gets over our entire mind. Some things just never leave the heart and mind :) also being a kid of this gen Im so happy looking at all of simi ji's interviews.Im 21 now and have just started watching all of them

[@tumnali82]

So nice to see him talk about the realities of his life,both googling and bad. And how wonderful to take his moms name as the middle one.👌👏🏽👏🏽

[@animallover3904]

Simi ji makes everyone so comfortable and they pour their hearts out...💝and we end up crying..Didn't know Simi ji speaks Hindi so fluently... Leela ma'am is so strong..Sanjay sir made it💙

[@sishirbindu5335]

He had tears in his eyes...his real feelings for his dad...some tears never get a way to flow they dry up in your eyes...😓

[@fellawhofilms7760]

13:50 what did he ask him? love him or ........ what?

[@rekhanair8673]

Where do you get to watch interviews like this anymore - so soul to soul ! Simi ji , you touch right where it matters . You are intelligent, beautiful, elegant and all that but more importantly you are so aware of emotions . Love your interviews ❤️

[@fellawhofilms7760]

13:50 what did he ask him? love him or ........ what?

[@shashee]

OMG, this man is such an inspiration. And success was obviously meant to come your way since you were raised by such a great mother and your determination, perseverance totally make you stand out of the crowd. After winning the Best Film award in FilmFare, you mentioned your dads name that he wanted to make a film like Mughle Azam. Such respect you still hold for him despite he was never really a perfect example of being a Dad. I salute you Sanjay sir. You truly inspire me to bits.

[@SimiGarewalOfficialpage]

+Shashi BeautyAndTravel Well said Shashi! Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a true inspiration, both as an unparallelled film maker...and son..rgds Simi

[@shashee]

+SimiGarewalOfficial Thanks you mam for your reply. You are so elegant and I love your shows, hope you come up with new ones soon.

[@leelarani8754]

I was literally in tears Every word of the episode was heart touching I knew he loves his maa so much that her name is a part of his. Actually my name is also Leela so I googled out and only knew the reason behind his name having Leela But only through this vdo I have come to know the reality of his life He is such a capable and good looking good personality, but he had not come across a single honest lady in his life that he could marry The way we imagine of him by external factors are completely contradictory Every statement by both of them is really heart touching I wish both of them a healthy, happy life through out their rest of the life

[@user-qz7yq7bq6e]

How Sanjay Leela Bhansali making a movies, nobody can. Such a pure genteel deep soul. Today me and my mom watched "Devdas", she saw it for a first time and was impressed. So now she's Indian movies fan😆 we r from Russia and don't know hindi, but as soon as we hearing "dola re dola", start singing like hindi is our native language😂 big love to all moms of the planet, to this angels whos living on earth.

[@myaatkins]

These interviews are absolute gems. Never see them before but they are really deep. I don't think interviews can be found like this anymore. I also really appreciate them being in English. One day I hope the parts without English will be given subtitles

[@kshiprajoshi5320]

Apart from all these beautiful films this genius man has given us SHREYA GHOSHAL can’t be enough grateful for that

[@jayajaya3422]

I had known before that his personal life was filled with so much pain and tears.Outstanding interview by Simi Garewal.🙏🙏💖💖

[@MsBurnitup]

This interview is beautiful. I just revisited Devdas and it still hauntingly beautiful ❤️ Only Simiji can get such emotions out of the interviewee. We need this show back 🙏🏽

[@fellawhofilms7760]

13:50 what did he ask him? love him or ........ what?

[@user-ln7un8mn8r]

Tears swelled up in my eyes after seeing and knowing this GREAT man and even Greater Mother. His success has come with a price of suffering. Salute to Sanjay and his mother, and how humble they are 🙏Thanks to Simi for this very beautiful special episode

[@ashu6425]

What a honest and pure conversation. Such a rise of respect for Mr. Bhansali ✨

[@prititamang5630]

Of course we need simi's ma'am show back such a dignified show

[@sidhartha8444]

Devdas..one of the best movie of Bollywood..

[@surekhaoommen3690]

I have the DEEPEST Respect for Mrs Leela and Sanjay 😭😭😭😘😘😘😘Story of my life 😥

[@meghnamehta7694]

Heart hurts seeing his tears.. Parents can bring so much pain too

[@afreenkhan6635]

Wow what a interview. I admire Sanjay leela bhansali alot, watched his many interviews but this was something else so amazing. Simi ji you asked many intimate questions with such an ease m made him so comfortable to talk about them❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sheekadaDahab]

As a Young Somali woman studying in the Netherlands I admire Simi Ji so much❤️❤️❤️ She is inspiration, she is my favorite host and human ❤️❤️❤️

[@parinatis80]

I could keep listening to them for a long time.. it's so cathartic and soothing...

[@poetry5414]

Recently I am watching your interviews and I must say that the way you conduct interviews is amazing. Your command on your language and the way you ask questions is remarkable. Today's generation have so much to learn from you. Thank you so much for all this interviews and the elegance you have.

[@worldofnitindogra1425]

Omg. He is 38 and I m 37 now. He has made Devdas at such early age. I still think myself like teenager at 37.

[@ashmitamohanty3703]

How can someone criticize this man.. What a nyc man and all bcz of the lovely lady in his life and the upbringing by mrs leela bansali.. Salute maam.. This is an inspiration to all others who only blame their situation rather than fighting with it..

[@JustMe-pt7bc]

Most of us say and wish that we do not want even a little bit of pain in our life. When we have it we try to curb it down or just run away. But here is a woman who says " ghabrahat to thi, par man mera bahut majboot tha" " I have to face it so you have to fight your hard life:" Whenever I feel I need some dose of motivation I come to Rendezvous and it just gives me that comfort to take my life ahead.. Thanks Simi jee... I just adore you , the way you speak is so soft and mannered. Love you.

[@SimiGarewalOfficialpage]

+CH D I am so pleased to read your comment - and that you have drawn strength and motivation from the real life stories of my guests. I think Leela-ji is an awesome lady. So strong yet gentle. She inspires me too...love Simi

[@hirandesai1]

One of the best ever

[@eshaanpunmiya1429]

W

[@NO-fh8wm]

SLB's own energy which he preserves when in solitude gets transmuted into his work. He used his life experiences to produce culturally shining films that show issues that tainted the history - the introduction of alcohol to the East, and its effects. Every single detail is not missed and overrall produces things that imprint in the viewers mind. Amazing interview

[@shivip5839]

this is one of the finest and raw interview i have ever seen..their was innosence pain and simplicity to the core..i have s huge respect for SLB sir..

[@sundars2819]

I’ve never broken by seeing an interview before…😢 Simi ji was such a heartwarming person like a healer where Sanjay naturally opened up!!! Love to the mother 😘

[@sadafamir4124]

My childhood to teenage love Sanjay Leela bhansali as at that time I used to think always how to meet this creative,bright eyed, with sadness and a different instinct in his personality creating magic in his movies. At that time being Muslim Pakistani I thought how strong urge for him he is Hindu how I can have him I remember my feelings. Still huge respect

[@trulyyoursish]

I was surprised to hear this story. Explains why he so proudly shows off his mother. She deserves it. Thanks for the interview.

[@sathiyaperkash]

Watching this interview after Heeramandi and his other feature films just made me realized how this man has managed to persevere and convert every ounce of pain into absolute art!

[@priyapatil5337]

Omg had no idea about this.... So sad & painfull life Mr. Sanjay bhansali had & his mom wow salute to this strong lady.

[@juniperbanerjee5755]

What an episode. It just gave me the fuel to move ahead. He is a maverick n I love his mom. Love u aunty.

[@sonikabeniwal3696]

All the love to the lady..... Leela bhansali

[@sonikabeniwal3696]

Thanks for the ❤️...would love to meet you one day...one of the many wishes in life is to meet the great simi Grewal .... ❤️❤️ Hope it's come true soon ❤️

[@cocothegsd9109]

i just fell in love with this person ,people love the movies , your caste but i just love the thing you do in search of perfection you are ossom mindblowing fantastic sir ,

[@maddieg5759]

I feel pure, I don’t feel cynical. Mind blowing statement 🤯

[@manasimulye4329]

Sanjay Sir has such expressive eyes! He comes across as an honest and sensitive person. You can see past his face and dive into his heart through his eyes! We are lucky to have such a creative director among us!

[@hrushikeshahebbar2129]

This is one of the best interviews that you have made. Such positivity and optimistic attitude and the mother's strength is just amazing.

[@ritucharan7579]

Hope this thing helps him with padmavati.

[@Nelisyoga]

This was on a different level ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@adybat]

Rendezvous is probably the best Indian talk show till date and Simi, you are nothing short of grace and dignity. This show with Sanjay Leela is actually so touching. Always admired SLB Sir, his movies, the sensitivity in the movies surely enigmatic but impactful. This Rendezvous has brought out the sensitive side of SLB, who otherwise comes across like a tough nut to crack. Wow!! Thanks Simi, for bringing out the real SLB to admirers like me.

[@roshnichattopadhyay4616]

Hello. I keep watching these interviews. All of these are such deep conversations. You always break open people. It's like meditation making people aware of themselves, making them see themselves. 🙏💞

[@ophelia.7]

I have huge respect for this man and he inspires me. The way he said he just wanted to make movies, that's all-it stole my heart. That kind of single-minded focus on your craft and becoming an expert at it is breathtaking to me. Also, yeah, I relate to how he talked about being a loner and why, and how he still feels so 'pure' inside despite everything he has been through. Just an amazing interview, thank you Simi ji ❤

[@mb-uo9wv]

Tx you Simmi ji- this interview is beyond films. SLB many salutes

[@ShivamSharma-ek3yo]

The best interview I have ever seen

[@issaaczala5125]

One of the best Rendezvous....

[@prathyusha5393]

Simi mam.... Your empathy is unparalelled!.. Thank you for this interview.. and many others!

[@shvetasnt]

you are just an amazing host. one can see how people crave to tell u their stories. can't wait for more such Rendezvous!

[@withlovenilanjana]

The best episode 💙

[@pg72]

Heart touching and so inspiring ....🙏🙏

[@deepalimadane]

I had watched Devdas several times and it is one of my favorites movie and one thing that loves about the movie is that the true strong love it is not related to the physical aspects which makes believe that there is always a true love...for which I had always desired for... Also on every weekend I feel depressing and anxious so prefer to watch this show one episode at least which makes me happy and gives strength to go ahead in life but this episode gave me so much which I cant express in words because of which I felt like watching it twice....Thank you so much ma'am ❤

[@nibinjose1272]

Greatest & The Best Interview of Simmi Ever...

[@suchetakumar4417]

Hats off to him high regards and respect for you ,

[@rashmitan6867]

Simi has a class which noone else in this world has! Even Bhansali agreed to come and could not help but share his life experiences! ❤

[@nilargurung]

Thanks for the interview I am not from India . I saw him last 8 years ago at reality show he was a jug I just know he is Sanjay leela bhansari . I love the way his answer to ur questions

[@everythingfact187]

One of the best interview

[@kedarkhatri]

So touching....

[@saborisaha1789]

Such an honest interview!

[@prernasharma1307]

This interview really touched my heart

[@yangchendolker4720]

Simi ji I saw many of your show and Sanjay Lela Bansali is the best very very sad families past stories and how mother sacrifices to their kids today he is one of the best director and ; I wish him best of luck all his movies and families

[@umeshwarinair9509]

The best ❤ loved watching... The ever graceful Simi.... Sanjay sir and his mother... Great rendezvous! 👌👌👌👌💐💐💐

[@monikapandey8792]

One of the best💞💞

[@thevaishndra]

These interviews are really treat to eyes and ears.

[@khanbrothers3391]

Its kind of love or deprivation of love hats off to this man

[@niharsheth1509]

What a wonderful interview!!

[@100Aurangzeb]

He is so ORIGINAL !

[@MeraKEI]

I love this interview....Thank you mam...

[@jyostnadas4198]

OMG...such a inspirational life story.U r great sir.

[@varshahedau7613]

Hats off to both of them son and mother, they proved that a mother alone can make miracles for her child,Sanjay sir should use his own story to make a movie,it could be a great inspiration for many people

[@user-ki6os9sm6n]

Every mother is a reflection of gods themselves. ❤

[@melissaramrattan4418]

this interview is really beautiful

[@kunalmahadeokar-et2rk]

I salute you mam was such a nice statment at the end of the show by Simiji

[@g.v.9261]

This interview made me cry. It was beautiful

[@smithaharidas38]

Thank you for taking trouble for us...and making efforts awesome ❤️❤️😍😍❤️😍 ... that's why he doesn't want crowd.... Leela mam awesome 🙏🙏I love my Mumm too ..

[@dhananjaipande7625]

This is the first time I heard you speak in Hindi, loved it so much Simi ji.

[@SimiGarewalOfficialpage]

Thank you. I also spoke in Hindi with Waheeda-ji & Govinda-ji. Funny thing - they would always reply in English!

[@SMalik86]

The best rendezvous Ive seen

[@ayazali-mu5kl]

one of the most strongest men i've ever seen!

[@Hunt008]

Women have so much power which cn change her and her kids life.... So good..

[@jayap3557]

Among the best mother n son duos of the world.

[@nikhilshaw1855]

They will go to English medium..., why I see my mom in her. Every mother is wonderful in this world.

[@ramezramez6769]

I'm regretting not seeing this interview before .. its so true and heart touching .. it made me feel stupid for hating my life for such stupid things and needing people to come & get me up after falling look at this beautiful minded man he's a legend

[@sidraxahra5107]

proud son of a proud mother ...its so inspiring and hats off to the Sanjay sir and to his mother ...very insperational and motivating...