Ranveer Singh backs Sanjay Leela Bhansali over Salman's comment

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is well-known in the industry for his temper and obstinacy.

So it was no surprise when Salman Khan (his actor of three films Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Saawariya) revealed that he once advised the flamboyant director to learn how to control anger from Sooraj Barjatya.

He had said, "One day, I saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali yelling, and apparently he does that quite a lot. I had to tell him, I think you should go and hang around with Sooraj for a bit. Just go and see how Sooraj Barjatya directs. What is this throwing things and stuff like that?"

Every creative person is temperamental, says Ranveer Singh

Usually combative, the director has so far kept away from reacting, however, his poster boy Ranveer Singh has come out in his defence.

The actor told a leading daily, "Every creative person is temperamental. And I know that since I have been working in the industry for three and a half years now. I don't know why Mr Bhansali is singled out. Not just directors, but artists, musicians - everyone tends to be temperamental. Creative people have a tendency to be temperamental because they function from a place of emotion. So if you are hyper sensitive or wear your emotions on your sleeve, which a lot of creative people do, then you tend to have a bit of a temper. Everyone does that, so I don't know why people single him (Bhansali) out."

Ranveer in fact insists he was never shouted upon by Bhansali.

"He spoils me like a little kid. I have no idea what experiences other actors have had. What I do know is that he is famous for getting the best performances from his actors. Actors who work in his films walk away being lauded for their roles".

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Ranveer in career-defining Goliyon Ki Rasleela-Ramleela. They are coming together for yet another mega project Bajirao Mastani.