Sanjay Leela Bhansali Joins Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos for Dinner After Heeramandi Screening in Los Angeles
To celebrate the Indian streaming premiere of his series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on Netflix, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was feted at an intimate dinner in Los Angeles. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos hosted the event, which included celebrities like Bill Hader and JJ Abrams. Bhansali sported his signature black kurta, while Sarandos opted for a casual look.
Indian auteur Sanjay Leela Bhansali (SLB) was hosted by Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos in Los Angeles for a dinner. The intimate dinner was hosted to celebrate the release of Netflix’s highly-anticipated title Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, which also marks the streaming debut of Bhansali. The two were joined by ‘SNL’ star Bill Hader, Golden Globe-winning actress Ali Wong, filmmaker J. J. Abrams, Katie McGrath (Co-CEO of Bad Robot Productions) and Dan Lin, Chairman Netflix films. For the occasion, SLB wore his signature black kurta which he paired with a white pyjama. Ted was dressed in black shirt which he paired with denims and a pair of suede leather shoes. 19 Years of Black: Rani Mukerji Reveals Why the Sanjay Leela Bhansali Directorial Will Always Remain ‘Special’ to Her.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is one of Netflix's biggest bets in recent times. The streaming show, which features an ensemble cast, tells the story of two rival courtesans and how they vow to destroy each other to seek revenge. Heeramandi - The Diamond Bazaar Review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix Drama Series Receives Mixed Reactions From Critics.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix's Ted Sarandos Dine Together Post Heeramandi Screening in LA
Last year, Ted flew to India for a conversation with SLB on Heeramandi and other important aspects of films. Ted shared that India is the fastest-growing market for OTT in the world. He also went on to compare Bhansali to the Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, who is known for The Great Gatsby and Elvis. A special screening of Heeramandi was held in Los Angeles. YouTuber Lilly Singh and rapper Tasher also attended the screening
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