Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' attracts full house at Los Angeles' Aero Theatre

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently captivated Los Angeles audiences with a special retrospective of his work.

The Aero Theatre, known as a haven for film enthusiasts, was transformed into a tribute to Bhansali's cinematic world, with a focus on Alia Bhatt's film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi.'

After the screening, attendees were given a sneak peek into Bhansali's highly-anticipated Netflix series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.' Exclusive unreleased scenes captivated the audience, offering a tantalizing preview of his next magnum opus. An intimate discussion with the filmmaker was also held, offering insight into his creative process and thematic decisions.

Taking to Instagram, Bhansali Productions shared the pictures from the event.

‘LA celebrates the magic of Sanjay Leela Bhansali @am_cinematheque organised a special retrospective of #GangubaiKathiawadi and a peek into #Heeramandi, captivating cinephiles across the globe! The highlight? An exclusive live chat with Sanjay Leela Bhansali hosted by @jazzt21 delving into his visionary storytelling #SanjayLeelaBhansali @aliaabhatt #HindiCinema #IndianCinema,’ read the caption.

SLB on strong female characters

At the event, Sanjay Leela Bhansali talked about the inspiration behind his portrayal of strong female characters. ‘On strong female characters in my films, yes we come from a land where we worship the goddess. I have seen some very, very strong women all my life. Women need to be heard, women need to be seen, and their stories need to be told. They are the creators of mankind. We are all born to women-kind,’ the director said.

About ‘Heeramandi’

Netflix's series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ stars Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Richa Chadha in leading roles. Fardeen Khan makes his comeback after 14 years in this series, which also marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's OTT debut. Set in pre-independence India, ‘Heeramandi’ will premiere on Netflix on May 1.

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