The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts Unveils A Poetic Tribute To Indian Legacy

• Featuring sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, the brand’s latest film captures the quiet elegance of heritage, hospitality, and Indian luxury at The Leela Palace Chennai Watch the film here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4ecqViABeU

National, August 6th, 2025: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has launched a new brand film that pays tribute to legacy—not just in music, but in spirit. Set against the timeless architecture of The Leela Palace Chennai, the film features celebrated sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, weaving a visual and emotional tapestry that mirrors the journey of their craft.

This cinematic offering explores the idea that legacy is not merely inherited—it is respected, refined, and relived every day. As the brothers move through the corridors of the palace, their presence resonates with the values that bind them to their lineage. Through intimate vignettes—from their quiet rehearsal in the courtyard to a shared meal at Jamavar—the film captures a way of being: one where tradition and modernity exist in graceful harmony.

“This was not just a film. It felt like a homecoming,” said Ayaan Ali Bangash.

“The Leela Palace Chennai reminded us of the spaces we grew up in—filled with warmth, rigour and reverence. Everything from the welcome to the architecture carried a certain discipline… a grace.” Amaan Ali Bangash added, “The act of arriving and being received with such intention… it resonates with the way we approach our music. Every note, every gesture must have meaning. The Leela understands that.”

“At The Leela, we have always believed that true luxury is not static—it lives, it evolves, and it draws its strength from legacy,” said Anjali Mehra, Executive Vice President – Brand and Communications, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. “This film is a tribute to that very idea. Amaan and Ayaan bring not just their music, but their philosophy of life into our space. And what emerges is a deeply Indian story—quiet, powerful, and timeless.”

This film is part of The Leela’s ongoing efforts to spotlight India’s rich cultural capital through stories that move beyond the visual, into the realm of feeling. It will be released across The Leela’s digital platforms and shared globally with audiences in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, the GCC, and Russia. A series of cutdowns will also run across paid media and social channels, extending the reach and resonance of the narrative.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s only institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality company. The Leela owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under, “The Leela” brand which was ranked as #1 among the world’s best hospitality brands in 2020 and 2021, and among the world’s top three hospitality brands in 2023 and 2024, by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Surveys. The company operates thirteen properties across key Indian business and leisure destinations, celebrating each hotel through

its location, art, culture, and cuisine with bespoke services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. Promoted by private equity funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., The Leela is committed to providing guests luxury experiences with premier accommodation, exclusivity and personalized service, inspired by the ethos of Indian hospitality.