'Taskaree' actress Amruta Khanvilkar reveals why Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s praise for ‘Chandramukhi’ still inspires her

Amruta Khanvilkar has begun 2026 with confidence, clarity, and a strong sense of direction. Riding on the release of 'Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web', the actor says the new year has already brought momentum. At the same time, she is vocal about a long standing professional wish that continues to guide her choices. Khanvilkar says she is manifesting an opportunity to work with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, a goal rooted in genuine appreciation she once received from him.According to Mid-Day, Khanvilkar revealed that Bhansali had personally praised her work in her 2022 Marathi film 'Chandramukhi'. She recalled a conversation with the filmmaker after the film’s release that left a lasting impact on her. “Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir really liked the film and my songs in it,” she said. That moment continues to shape her vision for the future. “This is what I’m manifesting in 2026 — to get an opportunity to work with him and be in a frame that he has directed,” she added. The actor is currently earning praise for her role in 'Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web', which premiered on Netflix. The series features her as a tough, sharp customs officer, a role that underlines her ability to lead a narrative with authority. The project has given her a strong opening to the year and reinforced her standing in the digital space.Alongside the crime series, Khanvilkar is also preparing for 'Space Gen: Chandrayaan', marking another shift in genre and scale. The back-to-back projects reflect her focus on range rather than repetition.The report further stated that Khanvilkar will next be seen in a JioCinema series, where she plays a homemaker, a stark contrast to her role in 'Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web'. Speaking about the transition, she said, “If in Taskaree, I play a feisty customs officer, the upcoming JioHotstar series features me as a homemaker.”Despite the character's softer tone, she said the role offered depth. “I have to credit the writers [Arunabh Kumar, Shubham Sharma, and Nitin Tiwari], because when the role is written beautifully, an actor just has to go and do her job,” she said. She added, “When a writer crafts a good scene, they give an actor that space to perform.”With varied roles, meaningful writing, and a dream firmly in place, Khanvilkar sees 2026 as a year of growth and possibility. Also See: Hindi Movies | Telugu Movies | Tamil Latest Movies