Ismail Darbar Criticizes Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rejects ₹100 Crore Offer
Ismail Darbar Criticizes Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Music composer Ismail Darbar has recently spoken out about his contentious relationship with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He characterized Bhansali as "egoistic" and declared he would never work with him again, even if offered a staggering ₹100 crore.
The Background of Their Fallout
Darbar elaborated on his experiences with Bhansali during an interview with Vickey Lalwani. The two first collaborated on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but tensions escalated during their time working together. A pivotal moment came when a media report referred to Darbar’s music as the "backbone" of an upcoming project. This prompted a fallout, as Bhansali grew suspicious that Darbar had instigated the article.
Insights from Darbar
Darbar candidly discussed this incident, stating, “I said, ‘Look, if I have to break the news, I won’t be scared of you…’ After the fallout, I left Heeramandi before I could be dismissed.” He also mentioned that the creative differences between them had been present even during their previous works together.
Darbar felt that Bhansali’s need for control and recognition overshadowed his own contributions. “I worked hard, and he took the credit,” he expressed. This recognition seemed to trigger Bhansali’s reservations about Darbar, leading to an inevitable division in their professional relationship.
The Current Status
Darbar confirmed that there is no chance of reconciliation. He stated, “Today, if Sanjay comes and says to me, ‘Please do the music for my film, I’ll give you ₹100 crore,’ I’ll tell him, ‘Pehli fursat mein chale jaa yahan se.’” This strong statement emphasizes the depth of their fallout.
The End of a Creative Partnership
While in the past Darbar had expressed admiration for Bhansali, noting him as a guiding figure in his career, their relationship has deteriorated significantly. Darbar even remarked that previous attempts at mending their differences had failed, indicating a 100% breakdown in their collaboration.
What are your thoughts on this ongoing feud between two notable figures in Bollywood?
