Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his opulent visual storytelling and impressive narratives, recently mesmerised audiences in Los Angeles with a special retrospective of his work. The Aero Theatre was transformed into a sanctuary of Bhansali’s cinematic universe, highlighting his film, Gangubai Kathiawadi.
American Cinematheque hosted the event at the Aero Theatre that drew cinephiles from all walks of life to experience and witness the rich tapestry of Bhansali’s films. With the spotlight on Gangubai Kathiawadi, the theatre witnessed a full house.
Following the screening of Gangubai Kathiawadi, attendees were treated to a glimpse into Bhansali’s web series, Netflix’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Exclusive unreleased scenes impressed the audience, offering an interesting preview of yet another magnum opus in the making. An intimate conversation with the filmmaker was also hosted, providing insight into his creative process and thematic choices.
SLB also explained the inspiration behind his portrayal of strong female characters. He said, “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.”
Last week, Netflix India hosted a grand premiere and several stars such as Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Rekha and Genelia Deshmukh, among others, attended the premiere. Genelia was among the first ones to share her review of Heeramandi. She took to her Instagram Stories and shared a photo with the acclaimed filmmaker along with her review. “Just saw 2 episodes of Heeramandi and it has me craving for more. What a world, what a journey you take us through to Sanjay Sir. Mesmerised as always. Loved, loved, loved the entire cast and what a super effort by the crew too. Netflix, this is truly special,” she wrote.
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