**Choreographer Ashish Patil's Dream Bollywood Debut with 'Heeramandi': A Symphony of Dance and Mastery**

Renowned for his Indian-style choreography, Ashish Patil unfolds the exhilarating tale of collaborating with iconic filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the highly anticipated project, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.'

In a revealing interview, Patil expresses that working with Bhansali was a long-cherished dream, stemming from the release of the Bai Ga song from 'Chandramukhi.' Bhansali, impressed by Patil's work, initiated a conversation that culminated in their collaboration.

Describing the experience of working with Bhansali, Patil states, “Working with him is like an institution. You have to learn everything while working with him."

Continuing, he shares, "Although you are a choreographer, you have to see how the frame is looking. He brings out the best in you. We do our best, but sometimes we stop where we think that we won’t be able to give a dance step any better. But he makes you try something different.”

For Patil, contributing to a Bhansali project marks a monumental achievement in his career. Reflecting on the evolution of the Indian dance genre in cinema, he contends, “I think the genre is pretty much there but its style has changed. The songs are still Indian, but the touch of modernization to them has increased."

Patil emphasizes Bhansali's ability to showcase the essence of Indian culture and predicts the enduring presence of the Indian dance style in cinema.

Meanwhile, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ features stellar actors like Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and others in lead roles. As Ashish Patil steps into Bollywood with this dream project, 'Heeramandi' promises to be a visual spectacle, blending dance, culture, and the mastery of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.