On Monday, Netflix unveiled the trailer and premiere date for its upcoming reality show Desi Bling. Starring Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash, the OTT series will begin streaming on May 20.
Set in one of Dubai’s most elite desi social circles, the series follows Karan and Tejasswi as they step into a dazzling world of billionaires, brunches, Birkin bags, and bigger egos — where fitting in is far more complicated than it looks. As Karan and Tejasswi navigate this high-stakes ecosystem, the line between glamour and chaos quickly begins to blur. From extravagant yacht parties and couture-filled closets to shifting loyalties, emotional confrontations, and explosive social dynamics, the trailer offers a peek into a world where appearances are everything and gossip travels faster than Lamborghinis, also teasing glamorous appearances by Tiger Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, Sunny Leone, Vivek Oberoi and more, bringing the who’s who of Bollywood into Dubai’s glittering social scene.
Speaking about the series, Karan shared, “Desi Bling gave Tejasswi and me a chance to step into a world that’s completely different from anything we’ve done before. What really surprised us were the relationships, personalities, and dynamics within this circle. It’s exciting, unpredictable, and very real in many ways.” Tejasswi Prakash added, “This show is a beautiful window into the glistening world of Dubai, but at the same time, it has all the elements of classic desi masala. Rarely do you see such a blend of reality with fiction.”
Created and produced by Different Productions, the show has Marcel Dufour onboard as showrunner. Besides Karan and Tejasswi, Desi Bling will also have appearances from real estate entrepreneur and ANAX Holding Chairman Satish Sanpal and Tabinda Sanpal; entrepreneur and Decisive Zone CEO Dyuti Parruck, popularly known as Dubai’s ‘Golden Visa guy,’ alongside his wife, social personality Iryna Kinakh; Mumbai-born, Dubai-based billionaire entrepreneur and luxury real estate figure Rizwan Sajan alongside Adel and Sana Sajan; Mrs UAE World 2022 and Mrs Universe Dubai 2021 Pamela Serena; entrepreneur sisters and content creators Alizey and Lailli Mirza; and astrologer and tarot reader Janvee Gaur.