Alia Bhatt to Rekha: Inside the star studded premiere of Heeramandi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix hosted a starry premiere for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The web series marks Bhansali's debut in OTT space. Stars like Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt and Rekha turned up to wish the team and witness Bhansali's magic on the big screen.
Team Heeramandi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix India head Monika Gill pose with cast of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The web series- set in the 1940s pre independent India, features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Sehgal, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Taha Shah, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman and Fardeen Khan.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman Khan
Salman Khan, who had collaborated with Bhansali in his debut film Khamoshi and then blockbuster film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam made a rare appearance at the Wednesday event. Khan and Bhansali have had a long association and had even announced a new project a few years back but the film was eventually shelved.
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Gangu with her creator
Alia Bhatt channelled her inner Gangu and came dressed in an ivory ethnic ensemble. Bhatt featured in Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2022 which fetched her Best Actress National Award. The actress will again collaborate with Bhansali in his next feature film which co-stars Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor. Seen her chatting to the filmmaker along with her mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor.
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The new couple in town
Newly engaged couple, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth made heads turn on the red carpet as they posed together. The couple announced their engagement just a few weeks back with an Instagram post. Aditi Rao Hydari plays a courtesan in Heeramandi, who turns a revolutionary and joins the India's freedom struggle. This is Aditi's second collaboration with Bhansali, They previously worked together in Padmavat.
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Parents-to-be
Richa Chadha poses with her husband, actor Ali Sethi at the premiere of Heeramandi. Richa and Ali are expecting their first child together later this year. The actress plays a crucial role in Heeramandi and earned praises from none other than Rekha for her performance, especially her Kathak dance.
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Heeramandi premiere
The cast and the maker smile for a candid snap. Bhansali's digital debut is being touted as one of the biggest release of Netflix India this year. The trailer of the web series was released a few days back and it gave glimpse into the stunning world that SLB has created for the show.
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Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandana, Vicky Kaushal
Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandana and Vicky Kaushal pose at the premiere of Heeramandi. Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.
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