After 'Heeramandi' screening in LA, SLB joins Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and 'Beef' actor Ali Wong for dinner

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 of Netflix films. In the photo shared on the official Netflix Instagram, we also spotted Heeramandi lead actress and Bhansali’s niece, Sharmin Segal. 

For the occasion, SLB wore his signature black kurta which he paired with a white pyjama. Ted was dressed in a black shirt which he paired with denims and a pair of suede leather shoes. Sharmin, on the other hand, looked Heeramandi-coded with a velvet suit adorned with intricate gold embroidery. 

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

Speaking of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, the web series is one of the biggest bets of Netflix in recent times. The streaming show, which features an ensemble star cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha and Manisha Koirala tells the story of two rival courtesans and how they vow to destroy each other in order to seek revenge.