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Ismail Darbar Says He’ll Never Work With Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Even for ₹100 Crore

He links the break to a Heeramandi-related confrontation, alleging ego-driven sidelining that hurt his career.

Overview

  • Darbar described a '100% fallout' with Bhansali and used the phrase 'Pehli fursat mein chale jaa' when rejecting any future collaboration.
  • He said he spent nearly a year and a half on Heeramandi before walking away after a report called his music the show's 'backbone' and Bhansali questioned him.
  • The composer claimed Bhansali instructed PR teams not to arrange his interviews during the Devdas period.
  • He added he was once slated to reunite on Guzaarish but the partnership did not materialize as disagreements escalated.
  • Darbar said his finances and opportunities suffered, claiming calls to Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra went unanswered, while insisting he never had to borrow money.