After Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this director is set to his OTT debut with a big-budget web series for Netflix. Published: September 21, 2024 3:57 PM IST By Edited by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the ace directors in the Bollywood industry. Over the years, SLB has directed several hit films, including Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Devdas, and others.
Recently, Sanjay Leela Bhansali ventured into directing a series, which also turned out to be a massive hit. His star-studded Netflix series, Heeramandi, was widely loved by the audience. Now, another big-shot director in the industry is all set to direct a series as grand as Heeramandi.
This director heads one of the biggest production houses in India and has delivered hits that people continue to enjoy years later. This director is set to make his OTT debut with a big-budget web series for Netflix. If you’re wondering who we are talking about, it is none other than Dharma Productions’ owner, Karan Johar.
Sources familiar with the development reveal that the project holds a special place in Karan’s heart and will be led by prominent female stars of Indian cinema. “After collaborating with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Heeramandi, this Karan Johar directorial is the next marquee project in Netflix’s repertoire. Karan will be the showrunner for this yet-untitled web series.
The script is locked, and the plan is to take it on the floor in the first quarter of 2025,” reveals a source close to the development. The report cla.