<p>Offering a unique look into the life of Indian courtesans at the time of India’s struggle for Independence, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> has now earned nominations in two categories of Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards 2024 at the &nbsp;prestigious 29th Busan International Film Festival.</p>

<p><em>Heeramandi </em>has secured nods for Best OTT Original and Best Original Song for “Sakal Ban”.<br />
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian storytelling on the global stage as it is the only Indian title to be nominated in the two categories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the awards, Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards 2024 will be held on October 6, 2023 at the BIFF Theater of the Busan Cinema Center in South Korea.</p>

<h2><strong>Sanjay Leela Bhansali on earning nods for his show</strong></h2>

<p>Produced by Bhansali Productions and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> features an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing his gratitude for such a warm response for his series, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “It’s an honor to be nominated for the Asia Contents Awards. I’m grateful to the jury and the audiences for this incredible recognition.”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-salman-khan-attends-event-with-a-rib-injury-fans-express-concern-as-he-looks-in-pain-754490">Salman Khan attends event with a 'rib injury', fans express concern as he looks in pain</a></p>

<p><em>Heeramandi</em> is currently streaming on Netflix. In addition to SLB’s show, Netflix has a total of 23 nominations building on its momentum from last year’s win (Best Series &amp; Best Actress) for the critically acclaimed series <em>Scoop.&nbsp;</em></p>


Offering a unique look into the life of Indian courtesans at the time of India’s struggle for Independence, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has now earned nominations in two categories of Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards 2024 at the prestigious 29th Busan International Film Festival.

Offering a unique look into the life of Indian courtesans at the time of India’s struggle for Independence, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has now earned nominations in two categories of Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards 2024 at the prestigious 29th Busan International Film Festival. Heeramandi has secured nods for Best OTT Original and Best Original Song for “Sakal Ban”. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian storytelling on the global stage as it is the only Indian title to be nominated in the two categories. Both the awards, Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards 2024 will be held on October 6, 2023 at the BIFF Theater of the Busan Cinema Center in South Korea. Sanjay Leela Bhansali on earning nods for his show Produced by Bhansali Productions and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar features an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. Expressing his gratitude for such a warm response for his series, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “It’s an honor to be nominated for the Asia Contents Awards. I’m grateful to the jury and the audiences for this incredible recognition.” Also read: Salman Khan attends event with a 'rib injury', fans express concern as he looks in pain Heeramandi is currently streaming on Netflix. In addition to SLB’s show, Netflix has a total of 23 nominations building on its momentum from last year’s win (Best Series & Best Actress) for the critically acclaimed series Scoop.

Heeramandi gets nods at Asia Contents Awards, Global OTT Awards 2024

<p>Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at London's Heathrow Airport when her luggage went missing and she had to wait for long hours without any help from the airport staff.&nbsp;<br />
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The <em>Heeramandi </em>actress took to Instagram stories on Wednesday to share her ordeal.<br />
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"#Heathrow chaos * 10000. 2 hours at an empty luggage belt! @heathrow_airport Worst!!!!!," the actress stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aditi also shared a screenshot of her conversation with Heathrow Airport, which directed her to contact the airline for further information. She wrote, "Heathrow washed their hands off any answers @british_airways ?????? Hour 3 and ticking."<br />
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In another update, Aditi posted a countdown video, tagging both the airline and the airport.<br />
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Aditi also took to her X account and wrote, "19 hours and ticking...Also, @British_Airways just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch. #Heeramandi on @NetflixIndia and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice! So can you free our bags! ASAP! I have a conference to attend, and the essentials I'll need for it will not meet your criteria for essentials."</p>

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just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Heeramandi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Heeramandi</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NetflixIndia</a> and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice!<br />
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<p>Aditi was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi in which her performance was well received by the critics. Aditi's Gajagamini walk in one of the songs from the series went viral.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,</em> features a star-studded cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharmin Sehgal. The series also stars Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in the roles of the Nawabs.</p>

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<p>Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence in the 1940s, the show explores the lives of courtesans and their patrons in the red light district of Lahore.&nbsp;<br />
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Aditi will next appear in Gandhi Talks and Lioness, which are currently in production.</p>

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Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at London's Heathrow Airport when her luggage went missing and she had to wait for long hours without any help from the airport staff.

Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at London's Heathrow Airport when her luggage went missing and she had to wait for long hours without any help from the airport staff. The Heeramandi actress took to Instagram stories on Wednesday to share her ordeal. "#Heathrow chaos * 10000. 2 hours at an empty luggage belt! @heathrow_airport Worst!!!!!," the actress stated. Aditi also shared a screenshot of her conversation with Heathrow Airport, which directed her to contact the airline for further information. She wrote, "Heathrow washed their hands off any answers @british_airways ?????? Hour 3 and ticking." In another update, Aditi posted a countdown video, tagging both the airline and the airport. Aditi also took to her X account and wrote, "19 hours and ticking...Also, @British_Airways just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch. #Heeramandi on @NetflixIndia and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice! So can you free our bags! ASAP! I have a conference to attend, and the essentials I'll need for it will not meet your criteria for essentials." 19 hours and ticking…. Also, @British_Airways just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch#Heeramandi on @NetflixIndia and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice! So can you free our bags! ASAP! I have a conference… — Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) June 26, 2024 × Aditi was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi in which her performance was well received by the critics. Aditi's Gajagamini walk in one of the songs from the series went viral. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, features a star-studded cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharmin Sehgal. The series also stars Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in the roles of the Nawabs. Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence in the 1940s, the show explores the lives of courtesans and their patrons in the red light district of Lahore. Aditi will next appear in Gandhi Talks and Lioness, which are currently in production.

Aditi Rao Hydari slams London's Heathrow Airport officials as her luggage goes missing

<p>Actress Richa Chadha has come out in support of her <em>Heeramandi </em>co-star Sharmin Sehgal. Ever since the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed web series came out on Netflix, actress Sharmin Sehgal has been receiving harsh criticism over her performance in the series. Sharmin is Bhansali's niece and plays Alamzeb in the series.&nbsp;<br />
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Although the actress has been in the news since the show premiered, some interview clippings have come out of context and have led to destructive criticism. Amidst all this conversation, Richa Chadha has come out in support of her co-star Sharmin Sehgal.&nbsp;<br />
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Richa has raised her voice against all the destructive criticism that people are spreading against the young actress&nbsp;on social media.<br />
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"I know it's tempting to jump on a trend, but to make another human being click bait? I think we can all do better than that, be better than that. Be kind. Please.&nbsp;It can affect someone's mental health.&nbsp;A big election just happened, there's a heat wave on, there's so much going on in the world! Please move on?" Richa wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Heeramandi&nbsp;</em>review</strong><br />
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WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the series, "Sure some characters are shown to be involved in the freedom movement right from the beginning of the show, but the transformation of the rest of the characters in the last two episodes seems very abrupt and slightly out of context. It ultimately makes the entire story feel very hollow. Had Bhansali stuck the story of revenge and greed - <em>Heeramandi</em> would have perhaps had a lasting impact. Instead, it muddles too many things into one plot and tries to be woke - especially in the last scene- and ultimately defeats the purpose the story of the women shunned by society. "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989">&nbsp;Read the full review here</a></p>

<p>Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> is an eight-part series streaming across 190 countries on Netflix from May 1st.</p>


Actress Richa Chadha has come out in support of her Heeramandi co-star Sharmin Sehgal. Ever since the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed web series came out on Netflix, actress Sharmin Sehgal has been receiving harsh criticism over her performance in the series.

Actress Richa Chadha has come out in support of her Heeramandi co-star Sharmin Sehgal. Ever since the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed web series came out on Netflix, actress Sharmin Sehgal has been receiving harsh criticism over her performance in the series. Sharmin is Bhansali's niece and plays Alamzeb in the series. Although the actress has been in the news since the show premiered, some interview clippings have come out of context and have led to destructive criticism. Amidst all this conversation, Richa Chadha has come out in support of her co-star Sharmin Sehgal. Richa has raised her voice against all the destructive criticism that people are spreading against the young actress on social media. "I know it's tempting to jump on a trend, but to make another human being click bait? I think we can all do better than that, be better than that. Be kind. Please. It can affect someone's mental health. A big election just happened, there's a heat wave on, there's so much going on in the world! Please move on?" Richa wrote. Heeramandi review WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the series, "Sure some characters are shown to be involved in the freedom movement right from the beginning of the show, but the transformation of the rest of the characters in the last two episodes seems very abrupt and slightly out of context. It ultimately makes the entire story feel very hollow. Had Bhansali stuck the story of revenge and greed - Heeramandi would have perhaps had a lasting impact. Instead, it muddles too many things into one plot and tries to be woke - especially in the last scene- and ultimately defeats the purpose the story of the women shunned by society. " Read the full review here Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an eight-part series streaming across 190 countries on Netflix from May 1st.

Richa Chadha speaks out in support of Sharmin Sehgal: Be kind, please

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece and actress Sharmin Segal has been receiving a lot of flak online because of her performance in <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em>. Some netizens are also unhappy with the actress' responses and interaction with the rest of the cast in latest interviews. Several viral clips show tension between the actresses.</p>

<p>Her co-star Jayati Bhatia, who played Phatto Bi in the web series, recently came forward to extend her support. He said that Segal needs to move on and work harder in upcoming projects.</p>

<p>In an interview to ABP’s Entertainment Live, Bhatia said, "This is a very important phase in her career, in her life. After this, she will only get better. This is the first step, she’s done Malaal, but here she’s worked under the guidance for Mr Bhansali, under his direction, so this is her first thing. Now she has to prove herself."</p>

<p>Bhatia added, "In the next work that she does, she cannot rely on (the same acting style). She has to move forward from this, and show people, while remaining true to the story… She has to work harder now."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/public-institutes-will-be-useless-if-they-become-elitist-spaces-says-cannes-winner-payal-kapadia-727713">Public institutes will be useless if they become elitist spaces, says Cannes winner Payal Kapadia</a></strong></p>

<p>Segal plays Alamzeb in the series. She is the daughter of Mallikajaan, played by Manisha Koirala. It also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, and Shekhar Suman.</p>

<p><strong>Wion's review of Heeramandi reads:&nbsp;</strong>To its credit, the show has some terrific performances from its leading ladies. Sonakshi Sinha has found her footing in the digital space after years of doing cringe-masala potboilers. Sinha as the calculative, sharp and slightly conniving Fareedan is a such delight to watch on screen. Sinha had delivered a strikingly different performance in last year's critically acclaimed&nbsp;<em>Dahaad</em>.<br />
Her performance&nbsp;in&nbsp;<em>Heeramandi&nbsp;</em>shows her versatility as an actor and she doesn't disappoint. Complementing her is Manisha Koirala who adopts a deep baritone to play the menacing, controlling Mallika Jaan for whom power is above all kinds of familial bonding. Koirala and Bhansali collaborate after two long decades. Their last outing&nbsp;<em>Khamoshi</em>&nbsp;was a poignant coming-of-age story. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989">Check out the full review here!</a></p>


Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece and actress Sharmin Segal has been receiving a lot of flak online because of her performance in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Some netizens are also unhappy with the actress' responses and interaction with the rest of the cast in latest interviews.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece and actress Sharmin Segal has been receiving a lot of flak online because of her performance in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Some netizens are also unhappy with the actress' responses and interaction with the rest of the cast in latest interviews. Several viral clips show tension between the actresses. Her co-star Jayati Bhatia, who played Phatto Bi in the web series, recently came forward to extend her support. He said that Segal needs to move on and work harder in upcoming projects. In an interview to ABP’s Entertainment Live, Bhatia said, "This is a very important phase in her career, in her life. After this, she will only get better. This is the first step, she’s done Malaal, but here she’s worked under the guidance for Mr Bhansali, under his direction, so this is her first thing. Now she has to prove herself." Bhatia added, "In the next work that she does, she cannot rely on (the same acting style). She has to move forward from this, and show people, while remaining true to the story… She has to work harder now." Also read: Public institutes will be useless if they become elitist spaces, says Cannes winner Payal Kapadia Segal plays Alamzeb in the series. She is the daughter of Mallikajaan, played by Manisha Koirala. It also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, and Shekhar Suman. Wion's review of Heeramandi reads: To its credit, the show has some terrific performances from its leading ladies. Sonakshi Sinha has found her footing in the digital space after years of doing cringe-masala potboilers. Sinha as the calculative, sharp and slightly conniving Fareedan is a such delight to watch on screen. Sinha had delivered a strikingly different performance in last year's critically acclaimed Dahaad. Her performance in Heeramandi shows her versatility as an actor and she doesn't disappoint. Complementing her is Manisha Koirala who adopts a deep baritone to play the menacing, controlling Mallika Jaan for whom power is above all kinds of familial bonding. Koirala and Bhansali collaborate after two long decades. Their last outing Khamoshi was a poignant coming-of-age story. Check out the full review here!

Sharmin Segal has to move forward from this, work harder now: Heeramandi's Jayati Bhatia

<p>Bollywood star Manisha Koirala met up with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at his official residence 10 Downing Street, London recently. The actress represented her country Nepal as it celebrated 100 years of its 'friendship treaty' with the UK.<br />
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Manisha took to Instagram and shared pictures from her meeting with the UK PM. “It was an honour to be invited to 10 Downing Street to celebrate United Kingdom-Nepal relations and 100 years of our friendship treaty. It was such a pleasure to hear the Prime Minister @rishisunakmp speak fondly of our country #nepal. I took the liberty of inviting the P.M. and his family to come trek to Everest Base Camp,” Manisha wrote in the caption.<br />
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The actress also expressed joy over learning how most attendees at the event had watched her latest release, <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.</em><br />
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“Can you believe that most of the attendees had seen #heeramandionnetflix and loved it ? I was thrilled,” she added.</p>

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<p>The actress plays&nbsp;the matriarch Mallika Jaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series that was released earlier this month on Netflix. Manisha's performance in the show has been lauded by one and all.<br />
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In her review, WION's Shomini Sen wrote, "Manisha Koirala adapts a deep baritone to play the menacing, controlling Mallika Jaan for whom power is above all kinds of familial bonding. Koirala and Bhansali collaborate after two long decades. Their last outing <em>Khamoshi</em> was a poignant coming-of-age story.&nbsp;In <em>Heeramandi</em>, Koirala is the leader of the pack - in all sense of the term and takes the detailed story forward with her credible performance." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989">Read full review here</a><br />
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A few days ago, in a lengthy note on Instagram, Manisha chronicled her journey of resuming work after battling ovarian cancer, portraying an important character in the lavish period drama, and getting her due as a female actor thanks to streamers.&nbsp;<br />
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“Heeramandi has been a significant milestone. As a 53-year-old actor who has bagged an important role in a high-profile web series, I am overjoyed that I’m not stuck playing insignificant peripheral roles, thanks to OTT platforms and changing audience profiles. Finally, female actors, technicians, and other professionals have started getting the long overdue and well-deserved good quality of work and respect in a professional environment. I am fortunate to be a part of this evolving era,” Manisha wrote.<br />
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Manisha recalled the doubts and anxiety that plagued her when she started shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial and added, “Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewelry, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?”</p>

<p>Recalling the challenges she faced while shooting a particular scene, Manisha wrote, “The fountain sequence proved the most physically challenging. It required me to be immersed in a water fountain for over 12 hours. That tested my resilience! Even though Sanjay had thoughtfully ensured that the water was warm and clean, over the hours, the water turned muddy, (because my team members, the Cinematographer, and the art director’s team were getting into the water to work around the scene.) Every single pore in my body was soaked in that muddy water.”<br />
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<p>The actor concluded her post by expressing gratitude for all the love showered on her. She stated, “To you, who think your time has come and gone, whether it’s due to age, illness or any setback, never give up! You never know what could be waiting for you around the bend! I’m deeply grateful for your love and generosity of spirit!#50andfabulous #heeramandionnetflix #netflix #grateful #hope.”</p>


Bollywood star Manisha Koirala met up with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at his official residence 10 Downing Street, London recently. The actress represented her country Nepal as it celebrated 100 years of its 'friendship treaty' with the UK.

Bollywood star Manisha Koirala met up with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at his official residence 10 Downing Street, London recently. The actress represented her country Nepal as it celebrated 100 years of its 'friendship treaty' with the UK. Manisha took to Instagram and shared pictures from her meeting with the UK PM. “It was an honour to be invited to 10 Downing Street to celebrate United Kingdom-Nepal relations and 100 years of our friendship treaty. It was such a pleasure to hear the Prime Minister @rishisunakmp speak fondly of our country #nepal. I took the liberty of inviting the P.M. and his family to come trek to Everest Base Camp,” Manisha wrote in the caption. The actress also expressed joy over learning how most attendees at the event had watched her latest release, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. “Can you believe that most of the attendees had seen #heeramandionnetflix and loved it ? I was thrilled,” she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manisha Koirala (@m_koirala) × The actress plays the matriarch Mallika Jaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series that was released earlier this month on Netflix. Manisha's performance in the show has been lauded by one and all. In her review, WION's Shomini Sen wrote, "Manisha Koirala adapts a deep baritone to play the menacing, controlling Mallika Jaan for whom power is above all kinds of familial bonding. Koirala and Bhansali collaborate after two long decades. Their last outing Khamoshi was a poignant coming-of-age story. In Heeramandi, Koirala is the leader of the pack - in all sense of the term and takes the detailed story forward with her credible performance." Read full review here A few days ago, in a lengthy note on Instagram, Manisha chronicled her journey of resuming work after battling ovarian cancer, portraying an important character in the lavish period drama, and getting her due as a female actor thanks to streamers. “Heeramandi has been a significant milestone. As a 53-year-old actor who has bagged an important role in a high-profile web series, I am overjoyed that I’m not stuck playing insignificant peripheral roles, thanks to OTT platforms and changing audience profiles. Finally, female actors, technicians, and other professionals have started getting the long overdue and well-deserved good quality of work and respect in a professional environment. I am fortunate to be a part of this evolving era,” Manisha wrote. Manisha recalled the doubts and anxiety that plagued her when she started shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial and added, “Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewelry, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?” Recalling the challenges she faced while shooting a particular scene, Manisha wrote, “The fountain sequence proved the most physically challenging. It required me to be immersed in a water fountain for over 12 hours. That tested my resilience! Even though Sanjay had thoughtfully ensured that the water was warm and clean, over the hours, the water turned muddy, (because my team members, the Cinematographer, and the art director’s team were getting into the water to work around the scene.) Every single pore in my body was soaked in that muddy water.” “Even though I was beyond exhaustion by the end of the shoot, I felt a deep happiness within my heart. My body had taken the stress and remained resilient. I knew I had passed a critical physical test,” Manisha continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manisha Koirala (@m_koirala) × The actor concluded her post by expressing gratitude for all the love showered on her. She stated, “To you, who think your time has come and gone, whether it’s due to age, illness or any setback, never give up! You never know what could be waiting for you around the bend! I’m deeply grateful for your love and generosity of spirit!#50andfabulous #heeramandionnetflix #netflix #grateful #hope.”

Manisha Koirala meets UK PM Rishi Sunak, invites him to trek to Everest base camp

<p>Years after his Bollywood debut in <em>Utsav</em>, actor Shekhar Suman found fame in TV shows <em>Dekh Bhai Dekh </em>and later as a chat show host in <em>Movers And Shakers</em>. Now, basking in the success of <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Star,</em> Suman has revealed that he intends to bring back his popular shows on OTT.&nbsp;<br />
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While speaking to News18, Suman said that he has often been asked about the chat show and admits there has been a lot of pressure from 'the audience side'.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor said, “Yes, there’s a thought of bringing it back. There’s a lot of pressure from the audience’s side. Wherever I go, even at the airport, people ask me, ‘Why don’t you get <em>Movers And Shakers</em> back?' We were going through some strange times where television had taken a backseat, and OTT wasn’t into non-fiction. They only wanted to back fiction series. I felt like television wasn’t the right place for Movers And Shakers to be back as no one was watching it, and it receded into the background. I just waited for the opportune moment. I think now is the time to bring it back."<br />
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He added, “In fact, two of my iconic shows – <em>Movers N Shakers</em> and <em>Dekh Bhai Dekh</em> – are on the verge of being developed. It’s too early to talk about them because they’re both at a nascent stage. But it will and should happen."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989">Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up</a><br />
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<strong>About <em>Dekh Bhai Dekh</em> and <em>Movers And Shakers</em></strong><br />
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Produced by Jaya Bachchan, <em>Dekh Bhai Dekh</em> was a comedy show focussing on the life of a family. Suman featured as one of the key characters in the show. The show aired on Doordarshan in 1993 and was an instant hit among the viewers. The show also featured Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balsavar, Deven Bhojani, Sushma Seth, N K Shivpuri, Vishal Singh, Urvashi Dholakia and Nattasha Singh, among many others.<br />
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His chat show, <em>Movers And Shakers</em>, which began airing in 1997 and ran till 2001, saw Shekhar interview many celebrities. It was fashioned around US show <em>The Jay Leno Show.&nbsp;</em></p>


Years after his Bollywood debut in Utsav, actor Shekhar Suman found fame in TV shows Dekh Bhai Dekh and later as a chat show host in Movers And Shakers. Now, basking in the success of Heeramandi: The Diamond Star, Suman has revealed that he intends to bring back his popular shows on OTT.

Years after his Bollywood debut in Utsav, actor Shekhar Suman found fame in TV shows Dekh Bhai Dekh and later as a chat show host in Movers And Shakers. Now, basking in the success of Heeramandi: The Diamond Star, Suman has revealed that he intends to bring back his popular shows on OTT. While speaking to News18, Suman said that he has often been asked about the chat show and admits there has been a lot of pressure from 'the audience side'. The actor said, “Yes, there’s a thought of bringing it back. There’s a lot of pressure from the audience’s side. Wherever I go, even at the airport, people ask me, ‘Why don’t you get Movers And Shakers back?' We were going through some strange times where television had taken a backseat, and OTT wasn’t into non-fiction. They only wanted to back fiction series. I felt like television wasn’t the right place for Movers And Shakers to be back as no one was watching it, and it receded into the background. I just waited for the opportune moment. I think now is the time to bring it back." He added, “In fact, two of my iconic shows – Movers N Shakers and Dekh Bhai Dekh – are on the verge of being developed. It’s too early to talk about them because they’re both at a nascent stage. But it will and should happen." Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up About Dekh Bhai Dekh and Movers And Shakers Produced by Jaya Bachchan, Dekh Bhai Dekh was a comedy show focussing on the life of a family. Suman featured as one of the key characters in the show. The show aired on Doordarshan in 1993 and was an instant hit among the viewers. The show also featured Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balsavar, Deven Bhojani, Sushma Seth, N K Shivpuri, Vishal Singh, Urvashi Dholakia and Nattasha Singh, among many others. His chat show, Movers And Shakers, which began airing in 1997 and ran till 2001, saw Shekhar interview many celebrities. It was fashioned around US show The Jay Leno Show.

Shekhar Suman keen to bring back iconic shows Dekh Bhai Dekh and Movers and Shakers

<p>Preity Zinta heaped praises and left a note of gratitude on actress Manisha Koirala's Instagram post. Many would recall that the two beauties had shared the screen in Mani Ratnam's <em>Dil Se</em> which also starred Shah Rukh Khan.&nbsp;<br />
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Koirala is currently basking in all the acclaim that has come her way for her performance as Mallikajaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.</em> She took to Instagram recently to recount a scene she shot in the show and how it demanded an actor from her.&nbsp;<br />
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Preity Zinta commented on the post and recalled her being ‘welcoming’ to her during the making of <em>Dil Se.</em><br />
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<strong>What Manisha wrote</strong></p>

<p>Manisha took to her Instagram handle on Sunday to share the challenges during the shoot of <em>Heeramandi </em>and how thankful she feels to be able to be part of the show. She recalled a particular scene for which she had to stay in a water fountain for almost 12 hours. “Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewellery, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?”<br />
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She wrote, “The fountain sequence proved the most physically challenging. It required me to be immersed in a water fountain for over 12 hours. That tested my resilience! Even though Sanjay had thoughtfully ensured that the water was warm and clean, over the hours, the water turned muddy, (because my team members, the Cinematographer, and the art director’s team were getting into the water to work around the scene.) Every single pore in my body was soaked in that muddy water. Even though I was beyond exhaustion by the end of the shoot, I felt a deep happiness within my heart. My body had taken the stress and remained resilient. I knew I had passed a critical physical test. To you, who think your time has come and gone, whether it’s due to age, illness or any setback, never give up! You never know what could be waiting for you around the bend!”</p>

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<strong>Preity comments on Manisha's post</strong><br />
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Commenting on Manisha's post, Preity Zinta wrote, “I love you Manisha (red heart emoticons) I saw the show for you &amp; you killed it. You are such a powerhouse of talent &amp; an even better human being. I will never forget how lovely, welcoming &amp; generous you were to me in <em>Dil Se</em>. Thanks to you I started my film journey on such a positive note. You never made me feel I was working with a superstar &amp; nurtured me on the shoot - always smiling,<br />
accommodating &amp; ready for rehearsal &amp; suggestions. You will always be a Hero on &amp; off camera. More power to you always.”</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989">Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up</a></strong><br />
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Preity Zinta made her debut in Bollywood in Mani Ratnam's <em>Dil Se</em> which had Manisha Koirala and Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. The film was released in 1998 and Preity won the Filmfare award for Best Female Debut for her performance in the film.</p>


Preity Zinta heaped praises and left a note of gratitude on actress Manisha Koirala's Instagram post. Many would recall that the two beauties had shared the screen in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se which also starred Shah Rukh Khan.

Preity Zinta heaped praises and left a note of gratitude on actress Manisha Koirala's Instagram post. Many would recall that the two beauties had shared the screen in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se which also starred Shah Rukh Khan. Koirala is currently basking in all the acclaim that has come her way for her performance as Mallikajaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. She took to Instagram recently to recount a scene she shot in the show and how it demanded an actor from her. Preity Zinta commented on the post and recalled her being ‘welcoming’ to her during the making of Dil Se. What Manisha wrote Manisha took to her Instagram handle on Sunday to share the challenges during the shoot of Heeramandi and how thankful she feels to be able to be part of the show. She recalled a particular scene for which she had to stay in a water fountain for almost 12 hours. “Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewellery, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?” She wrote, “The fountain sequence proved the most physically challenging. It required me to be immersed in a water fountain for over 12 hours. That tested my resilience! Even though Sanjay had thoughtfully ensured that the water was warm and clean, over the hours, the water turned muddy, (because my team members, the Cinematographer, and the art director’s team were getting into the water to work around the scene.) Every single pore in my body was soaked in that muddy water. Even though I was beyond exhaustion by the end of the shoot, I felt a deep happiness within my heart. My body had taken the stress and remained resilient. I knew I had passed a critical physical test. To you, who think your time has come and gone, whether it’s due to age, illness or any setback, never give up! You never know what could be waiting for you around the bend!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manisha Koirala (@m_koirala) × Preity comments on Manisha's post Commenting on Manisha's post, Preity Zinta wrote, “I love you Manisha (red heart emoticons) I saw the show for you & you killed it. You are such a powerhouse of talent & an even better human being. I will never forget how lovely, welcoming & generous you were to me in Dil Se. Thanks to you I started my film journey on such a positive note. You never made me feel I was working with a superstar & nurtured me on the shoot - always smiling, accommodating & ready for rehearsal & suggestions. You will always be a Hero on & off camera. More power to you always.” Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up Preity Zinta made her debut in Bollywood in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se which had Manisha Koirala and Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. The film was released in 1998 and Preity won the Filmfare award for Best Female Debut for her performance in the film.

Preity Zinta pens a special note for Dil Se co-star Manisha Koirala after watching Heeramandi

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest series <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar </em>has been trending on social media ever since its release. Some have loved the show, some have had their reservations. While many have admired Bhansali's opulence and grandeur, many have argued that the show is factually incorrect with an incoherent story.<br />
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One viewer from Pakistan, who goes by the name of Hamd Nawaz on X, said she found everything but Heeramandi in the show. The actual Heeramandi is a red light area in Lahore. In a long thread on X, Hamd listed out in inaccuracies in the show and stated that it does not correctly represent 1940s Lahore.<br />
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"Just watched Heeramandi. Found everything but heermandi in it. I mean either you don’t set your story in 1940’s Lahore, or if you do- you don’t set it in Agra’s landscape, Delhi’s Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840’s vibe. My not-so-sorry Lahori self can’t really let it go (sic)," Nawaz said at the beginning of her thread.&nbsp;</p>

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She then listed out the issues she had with the sets, language, dialogues, soundtrack, and attires, among other things.</p>

<p>"To begin with, where exactly is it set? Lake Como? Amalfi Coast? The most evident landmark still visible from every building in today's remnants of Heera Mandi is the Shahi Qilla- Grand Mosque's doom and minarets skyline. If you call it Lahore, show Lahore," the user said.&nbsp;<br />
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She added that if one walks through the actual Heera Mandi, it spans from Taxali Gate to modern-day Cheet Ram Road and does not have a single courtyard. "Those were multi-storey 5/10 Marla Kothas/Makans at max. The social/financial strata it shows never even existed," the user wrote.&nbsp;<br />
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She also said that unlike what is shown in the series, Heera Mandi was not a street of glamour but that of exploitation, slavery and filthy poverty. "Also, I didn’t know peer-e-kamil had already been written in the 1940s. Chalo, this is somewhat ignore-able. Anyways Yar, it was not a street of glamour, but of exploitation, slavery and filthy poverty. And those who lived there, at least deserve to be seen as they were."<br />
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The user also criticised actress Sharmin Sehgal's performance. She said the weakest link in the series was "the nepo-baby going around with a frozen face, lip fillers and expressionless, rote Urdu," referring to Sharmin Sehgal's Alamzeb.<br />
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<strong>Netizens react</strong><br />
Several Indian fans agreed with Hamd's review of the show and recalled Bhansali's artistic liberties in his previous projects like <em>Devdas, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam </em>and more.<br />
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"This first time I agree with some Pakistani person. I was surprised to hear urdu. I born in city just 25 miles from Lahore, tarntaran. every where people speak Punjabi. Forget urdu, even speaking Hindi is challenging. I used to joke , people speak hindjabi. Who wears those dresses. It looks like a place which never existed!" wrote on user.<br />
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"Why did you expect authenticity from Bhansali? Take “hum dil de chuke sanam” , Rajasthan, Sabyasachi, Paan/Gutka, ghaghra, songs every 5 minutes, mixed up language, put it in a mixer and you get #Heeramandi. I bet if he can even locate Heeramandi original location on Google Maps." wrote another.<br />
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"I stopped watching SLB after Devdas. Insufferable, barf-inducing, &nbsp;over-the-top, inauthentic characters and worlds,....Not a single redeeming quality in his movies, only self-indulgent claptrap," wrote another user.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Heeramandi </em>review</strong><br />
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WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the series, "Sure some characters are shown to be involved in the freedom movement right from the beginning of the show, but the transformation of the rest of the characters in the last two episodes seems very abrupt and slightly out of context. It ultimately makes the entire story feel very hollow. Had Bhansali stuck the story of revenge and greed - Heeramandi would have perhaps had a lasting impact. Instead, it muddles too many things into one plot and tries to be woke - especially in the last scene- and ultimately defeats the purpose the story of the women shunned by society. "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989"> Read the full review here</a></p>


Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been trending on social media ever since its release. Some have loved the show, some have had their reservations.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been trending on social media ever since its release. Some have loved the show, some have had their reservations. While many have admired Bhansali's opulence and grandeur, many have argued that the show is factually incorrect with an incoherent story. One viewer from Pakistan, who goes by the name of Hamd Nawaz on X, said she found everything but Heeramandi in the show. The actual Heeramandi is a red light area in Lahore. In a long thread on X, Hamd listed out in inaccuracies in the show and stated that it does not correctly represent 1940s Lahore. "Just watched Heeramandi. Found everything but heermandi in it. I mean either you don’t set your story in 1940’s Lahore, or if you do- you don’t set it in Agra’s landscape, Delhi’s Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840’s vibe. My not-so-sorry Lahori self can’t really let it go (sic)," Nawaz said at the beginning of her thread. Just watched Heeramandi. Found everything but heermandi in it. I mean either you don’t set your story in 1940’s Lahore, or if you do- you don’t set it in Agra’s landscape, Delhi’s Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840’s vibe. My not-so-sorry Lahori self can’t really let it go. pic.twitter.com/1O6Iq36SV9 — Hamd Nawaz (@_SophieSchol) May 3, 2024 × She then listed out the issues she had with the sets, language, dialogues, soundtrack, and attires, among other things. "To begin with, where exactly is it set? Lake Como? Amalfi Coast? The most evident landmark still visible from every building in today's remnants of Heera Mandi is the Shahi Qilla- Grand Mosque's doom and minarets skyline. If you call it Lahore, show Lahore," the user said. She added that if one walks through the actual Heera Mandi, it spans from Taxali Gate to modern-day Cheet Ram Road and does not have a single courtyard. "Those were multi-storey 5/10 Marla Kothas/Makans at max. The social/financial strata it shows never even existed," the user wrote. She also said that unlike what is shown in the series, Heera Mandi was not a street of glamour but that of exploitation, slavery and filthy poverty. "Also, I didn’t know peer-e-kamil had already been written in the 1940s. Chalo, this is somewhat ignore-able. Anyways Yar, it was not a street of glamour, but of exploitation, slavery and filthy poverty. And those who lived there, at least deserve to be seen as they were." The user also criticised actress Sharmin Sehgal's performance. She said the weakest link in the series was "the nepo-baby going around with a frozen face, lip fillers and expressionless, rote Urdu," referring to Sharmin Sehgal's Alamzeb. Netizens react Several Indian fans agreed with Hamd's review of the show and recalled Bhansali's artistic liberties in his previous projects like Devdas, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and more. "This first time I agree with some Pakistani person. I was surprised to hear urdu. I born in city just 25 miles from Lahore, tarntaran. every where people speak Punjabi. Forget urdu, even speaking Hindi is challenging. I used to joke , people speak hindjabi. Who wears those dresses. It looks like a place which never existed!" wrote on user. "Why did you expect authenticity from Bhansali? Take “hum dil de chuke sanam” , Rajasthan, Sabyasachi, Paan/Gutka, ghaghra, songs every 5 minutes, mixed up language, put it in a mixer and you get #Heeramandi. I bet if he can even locate Heeramandi original location on Google Maps." wrote another. "I stopped watching SLB after Devdas. Insufferable, barf-inducing, over-the-top, inauthentic characters and worlds,....Not a single redeeming quality in his movies, only self-indulgent claptrap," wrote another user. Heeramandi review WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the series, "Sure some characters are shown to be involved in the freedom movement right from the beginning of the show, but the transformation of the rest of the characters in the last two episodes seems very abrupt and slightly out of context. It ultimately makes the entire story feel very hollow. Had Bhansali stuck the story of revenge and greed - Heeramandi would have perhaps had a lasting impact. Instead, it muddles too many things into one plot and tries to be woke - especially in the last scene- and ultimately defeats the purpose the story of the women shunned by society. " Read the full review here

Pakistani viewer watches Heeramandi, calls out Sanjay Leela Bhansali over inaccuracies

<p>Reveling in the amazingly glorious reviews for <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,</em>&nbsp;especially for her character Lajjo, Richa Chadha has revealed that she had been offered a different role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series earlier. Despite being initially offered a bigger role, Richa deliberately chose the character of Lajjo, recognising its potential to make a profound impact. Richa knew that Lajjo had the most heartbreaking arc, and hence, would definitely leave an impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media has been abuzz about her role with some audience&nbsp;describing her perfromance as the best. One user on X said, “Richa Chadha shines the most”, another one said, “Richa Chadha is just phenomenal”, while a third wrote, “The only actor that captivates the screen is Richa”.&nbsp;<br />
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Reflecting on her decision, Richa shares, "When I was approached for <em>Heeramandi,</em>&nbsp;at the time Sanjay sir was the showrunner and i had been offered another part, one with more screentime for sure. But because an actor also needs to see, what's in here that's new for me, I chose Lajjo. I have experimented with characters that have a grey shade, like Bholi Punjaban or Tara in Madam Chief Minister. Basically I get accused of playing only empowerd characters, so I felt the need to break that stereotype and surprise the audience.I wanted to play a part of a hopeless romantic and leave the audience with gooseflesh. That's exactly what's happening. People are calling me in tears."<br />
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"Hence when Sir told me, come and check this character out, I was immediately drawn to Lajjo. I was certain this would pay off and it has, the love within 24 hours has been overwhelming. Right from industry peers to filmmakers, to friends and audiences have sent me such amazing love, I couldn’t be more grateful," the actress added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netizens-say-richa-chadhas-character-in-heeramandi-is-an-ode-to-devdas-716528">Netizens say Richa Chadha's character in Heeramandi is an ode to Devdas</a></strong></p>

<p>Richa's portrayal of Lajjo in <em>Heeramandi </em>showcases her versatility and has earned praise from all quarters. Additionally, the character's Kathak dance sequence in the show holds special significance for Richa, who is a trained Kathak dancer herself.</p>

<p>"I've always harbored a desire to incorporate Kathak dance into my onscreen roles, and 'Heeramandi' provided the perfect opportunity to do so," Richa adds. "As a trained Kathak dancer, bringing Lajjo's dance number to life was a fulfilling experience for me, adding another layer of authenticity to the character."</p>

<p><strong>WION's review of <em>Heeramandi</em></strong></p>

<p>In her review of the show, Shomini Sen of Wion stated that Richa Chadha created an impact despite limited screen time. "<em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em>&nbsp;is still an engaging watch. It has good music (by Bhansali himself), great visuals and compelling performances by most of its actors. It requires your patience as Bhansali takes time to unravel each of the characters and their individual stories but creates a stunning world that is hard to overlook," Sen further wrote. Read the full <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989">review of Heeramandi here</a><br />
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's<em> Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rekha-plants-a-kiss-on-richa-chadhas-baby-bump-at-heeramandi-premiere-watch-715439">Rekha plants a kiss on Richa Chadha's baby bump at Heeramandi premiere, watch</a></strong></p>


Reveling in the amazingly glorious reviews for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, especially for her character Lajjo, Richa Chadha has revealed that she had been offered a different role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series earlier.

Reveling in the amazingly glorious reviews for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, especially for her character Lajjo, Richa Chadha has revealed that she had been offered a different role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series earlier. Despite being initially offered a bigger role, Richa deliberately chose the character of Lajjo, recognising its potential to make a profound impact. Richa knew that Lajjo had the most heartbreaking arc, and hence, would definitely leave an impact. Social media has been abuzz about her role with some audience describing her perfromance as the best. One user on X said, “Richa Chadha shines the most”, another one said, “Richa Chadha is just phenomenal”, while a third wrote, “The only actor that captivates the screen is Richa”. Reflecting on her decision, Richa shares, "When I was approached for Heeramandi, at the time Sanjay sir was the showrunner and i had been offered another part, one with more screentime for sure. But because an actor also needs to see, what's in here that's new for me, I chose Lajjo. I have experimented with characters that have a grey shade, like Bholi Punjaban or Tara in Madam Chief Minister. Basically I get accused of playing only empowerd characters, so I felt the need to break that stereotype and surprise the audience.I wanted to play a part of a hopeless romantic and leave the audience with gooseflesh. That's exactly what's happening. People are calling me in tears." "Hence when Sir told me, come and check this character out, I was immediately drawn to Lajjo. I was certain this would pay off and it has, the love within 24 hours has been overwhelming. Right from industry peers to filmmakers, to friends and audiences have sent me such amazing love, I couldn’t be more grateful," the actress added. Netizens say Richa Chadha's character in Heeramandi is an ode to Devdas Richa's portrayal of Lajjo in Heeramandi showcases her versatility and has earned praise from all quarters. Additionally, the character's Kathak dance sequence in the show holds special significance for Richa, who is a trained Kathak dancer herself. "I've always harbored a desire to incorporate Kathak dance into my onscreen roles, and 'Heeramandi' provided the perfect opportunity to do so," Richa adds. "As a trained Kathak dancer, bringing Lajjo's dance number to life was a fulfilling experience for me, adding another layer of authenticity to the character." WION's review of Heeramandi In her review of the show, Shomini Sen of Wion stated that Richa Chadha created an impact despite limited screen time. "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is still an engaging watch. It has good music (by Bhansali himself), great visuals and compelling performances by most of its actors. It requires your patience as Bhansali takes time to unravel each of the characters and their individual stories but creates a stunning world that is hard to overlook," Sen further wrote. Read the full review of Heeramandi here Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is streaming on Netflix. Rekha plants a kiss on Richa Chadha's baby bump at Heeramandi premiere, watch

Richa Chadha reveals she was offered another role in Heeramandi before she chose to play Lajjo

<p><strong>Heeramandi Review:</strong> There is a sense of familiarity when you start watching Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest project, the Netflix web series <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. </em>The grandeur, the drama, the larger-than-life portrayal of the characters - stuff that we usually associate Bhansali to - and a universe that only Bhansali can create, no one else. The filmmaker's pet project (he's had the idea with him for 18 years) features a gamut of stars and is based on Moin Beg's novel with a very detailed screenplay by Bhansali. While it focusses on a bunch of nautch girls in the red light district of Lahore in pre-independent India, the 8-episode drama delves into much more - concentrating on breaking barriers of prejudice, presumptions, power and greed and gaining independence in every sense of the term.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The plot of Heeramandi</strong></h2>

<p>The six women who are&nbsp;the leading characters&nbsp;of the show are different from each other and have distinct personalities, yet are connected due to their common background. Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala) is the madame/&nbsp;matriarch of a regal brothel Shahi Mahal which is at the heart of Heeramandi. Set in the 1940s, it is an era where Nawabs fund these brothels, with each having a nautch girl reserved for their entertainment daily even as their wives lead lonely lives in their palaces. Mallikajaan wields power in Heeramandi and Shahid Mahal. Her two daughters - Bibbojaan( Aditi Rao Hydari) and Alamzeb (Sharmin Sehgal) love their mother but are not interested in taking her legacy forward. Bibbojaan is secretly part of the independence struggle, supplying crucial information about the British to the 'rebels' while Alamzeb, a poetess, wants to leave Shahi Mahal and marry the man she is deeply in love with.&nbsp;<br />
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Mallika is also a foster mother of sorts to Lajjo (Richa Chadha) - a tragic figure, always intoxicated and in grief due to unrequited love. Mallika's younger sister Waheedan (Sanjeeda) hates her and blames her for ruining her life and taking away what she feels is rightfully hers. And while Mallika navigates all these women and runs a thriving brothel, her biggest threat comes from Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha) who is eyeing to take control of the Shahi Mahal and the position of power.&nbsp;<br />
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As the politics and tussle for power rages on in the bylanes of Heeramandi, there is also a growing unrest in the country with most rejecting the British rule and its oppression. While the women initially are clashing with each other over the greater control of Heeramandi, they ultimately realise that their whole existence is in danger as British intend to wipe out Heeramandi completely.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Intricate story line</strong></h2>

<p>Heeramandi is set at a time when noblemen would send their sons to these brothels to learn etiquette, to appreciate art before they step out in the real world. It is a time when the nautch girls walked around the streets with great pride over their beauty, their talent and their ability to wrap the most powerful men around their fingers. Bhansali's compelling screenplay weaves an intricate tale of power, greed, lust and love where these women may not have the privilege to marry the nawabs and have a family of their own, yet wield control over them with their beauty and charm. For them, the women in the brothels are sisters, mothers, nieces and confidants - they are the family.<br />
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Bhansali's screenplay is detailed with each character getting a back story. There are multiple plots, one of a mother avenging her infant baby's disappearance, one of an aspiring poetess unwillingly falling for a rebel, of a daughter wanting to avenge the death of her mother, of a lover who never got back the love she desired, of a rebel whose first and only love is freedom of her beloved country, of a sister who has waited too long to get what belongs to her but has failed multiple number of times. Each character has tragic stories that the maker beautifully weaves into the main plot.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Familiar premise</strong><br />
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Since it is a Bhansali project, the world he creates is magical and opulent. The usual tropes of the maker are all there, the women are often showing grief with their hair all dishevelled and open, they are always looking ethereal irrespective of the emotions they are going through, they live in grand<em> kothas </em>and perform at gigantic courtyards which have fountains that never go dry. On so many occasions, I got a sense of deja vu watching <em>Heeramandi.</em></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/heeramandi-the-real-regal-story-of-tawaifs-who-inspired-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-series-716947">Heeramandi: The real 'regal' story of tawaifs who inspired Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series</a><br />
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The women have been similarly dressed as how Bhansali's women have been dressed in <em>Bajrao Mastani, Gangubai Kathiawadi</em> and even <em>Padmaavat.</em> Some of the sets, the long shots the crowded lanes of Heeramandi, Shahi Mahal - look like a residual of Gangubai world. The tropes are familiar and sometimes feel a little jaded because the focus shifts from the story.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The performances in Heeramandi</strong></h2>

<p>To its credit, the show has some terrific performances from its leading ladies. Sonakshi Sinha has found her footing in the digital space after years of doing cringe-masala potboilers. Sinha as the calculative, sharp and slightly conniving Fareedan is a such delight to watch on screen. Sinha had delivered a strikingly different performance in last year's critically acclaimed <em>Dahaad</em>. Her performance in <em>Heeramandi </em>shows her versatility as an actor and she doesn't disappoint. Complementing her is Manisha Koirala who adopts a deep baritone to play the menacing, controlling Mallika Jaan for whom power is above all kinds of familial bonding. Koirala and Bhansali collaborate after two long decades. Their last outing <em>Khamoshi</em> was a poignant coming-of-age story.<br />
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In <em>Heeramandi</em>, Koirala is the leader of the pack - in all sense of the term and takes the detailed story forward with her credible performance. Sanjeeda Sheikh and Richa Chadha (in limited screen time) create an impact with their tragic characters.&nbsp;<br />
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The weakest link in the story is Sharmin Sehgal, who is the youngest of the lot and her inexperience shows. Her performance leaves no impact, even though her character Alambeg has a solid storyline. Amid powerful performers like Koirala, Sinha, Chadha, and even Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin's performance fails to create the desired impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The men - Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Taha Shah, and Adhyayan Suman - are there to only enable the story of the six women. They come and go in the series and have limited screen time. Taha Shah - with his performance as Taj stands out and delivers and his earnest performance is also the longest in terms of screen time. The other actor who stands out is Indresh Malik as Ustaad Ji, the effeminate pimp who shares a close relationship with the women and their link to the outside world.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>What does not work&nbsp;</strong><br />
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While the story is compelling and keeps you hooked, the maker hurries through the ending. Till about 6 episodes the story meanders around the women and their internal politics and suddenly in the last two episodes the story very hastily shifts focus to the independence struggle. Sure some characters are shown to be involved in the freedom movement right from the beginning of the show, but the transformation of the rest of the characters in the last two episodes seems very abrupt and slightly out of context. It ultimately makes the entire story feel very hollow. Had Bhansali stuck the story of revenge and greed - Heeramandi would have perhaps had a lasting impact. Instead, it muddles too many things into one plot and tries to be woke - especially in the last scene- and ultimately defeats the purpose the story of the women shunned by society.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em>&nbsp;is still an engaging watch. It has good music (by Bhansali himself), great visuals and compelling performances by most of its actors. It requires your patience as Bhansali takes time to unravel each of the characters and their individual stories but creates a stunning world that is hard to overlook. Sit back, be patient and enjoy the magical world that Bhansali takes you in. <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar </em>is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>


Heeramandi Review: There is a sense of familiarity when you start watching Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest project, the Netflix web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Heeramandi Review: There is a sense of familiarity when you start watching Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest project, the Netflix web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The grandeur, the drama, the larger-than-life portrayal of the characters - stuff that we usually associate Bhansali to - and a universe that only Bhansali can create, no one else. The filmmaker's pet project (he's had the idea with him for 18 years) features a gamut of stars and is based on Moin Beg's novel with a very detailed screenplay by Bhansali. While it focusses on a bunch of nautch girls in the red light district of Lahore in pre-independent India, the 8-episode drama delves into much more - concentrating on breaking barriers of prejudice, presumptions, power and greed and gaining independence in every sense of the term. The plot of Heeramandi The six women who are the leading characters of the show are different from each other and have distinct personalities, yet are connected due to their common background. Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala) is the madame/ matriarch of a regal brothel Shahi Mahal which is at the heart of Heeramandi. Set in the 1940s, it is an era where Nawabs fund these brothels, with each having a nautch girl reserved for their entertainment daily even as their wives lead lonely lives in their palaces. Mallikajaan wields power in Heeramandi and Shahid Mahal. Her two daughters - Bibbojaan( Aditi Rao Hydari) and Alamzeb (Sharmin Sehgal) love their mother but are not interested in taking her legacy forward. Bibbojaan is secretly part of the independence struggle, supplying crucial information about the British to the 'rebels' while Alamzeb, a poetess, wants to leave Shahi Mahal and marry the man she is deeply in love with. Mallika is also a foster mother of sorts to Lajjo (Richa Chadha) - a tragic figure, always intoxicated and in grief due to unrequited love. Mallika's younger sister Waheedan (Sanjeeda) hates her and blames her for ruining her life and taking away what she feels is rightfully hers. And while Mallika navigates all these women and runs a thriving brothel, her biggest threat comes from Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha) who is eyeing to take control of the Shahi Mahal and the position of power. As the politics and tussle for power rages on in the bylanes of Heeramandi, there is also a growing unrest in the country with most rejecting the British rule and its oppression. While the women initially are clashing with each other over the greater control of Heeramandi, they ultimately realise that their whole existence is in danger as British intend to wipe out Heeramandi completely. Before Heeramandi, a look at the powerful women in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films Intricate story line Heeramandi is set at a time when noblemen would send their sons to these brothels to learn etiquette, to appreciate art before they step out in the real world. It is a time when the nautch girls walked around the streets with great pride over their beauty, their talent and their ability to wrap the most powerful men around their fingers. Bhansali's compelling screenplay weaves an intricate tale of power, greed, lust and love where these women may not have the privilege to marry the nawabs and have a family of their own, yet wield control over them with their beauty and charm. For them, the women in the brothels are sisters, mothers, nieces and confidants - they are the family. Bhansali's screenplay is detailed with each character getting a back story. There are multiple plots, one of a mother avenging her infant baby's disappearance, one of an aspiring poetess unwillingly falling for a rebel, of a daughter wanting to avenge the death of her mother, of a lover who never got back the love she desired, of a rebel whose first and only love is freedom of her beloved country, of a sister who has waited too long to get what belongs to her but has failed multiple number of times. Each character has tragic stories that the maker beautifully weaves into the main plot. Familiar premise Since it is a Bhansali project, the world he creates is magical and opulent. The usual tropes of the maker are all there, the women are often showing grief with their hair all dishevelled and open, they are always looking ethereal irrespective of the emotions they are going through, they live in grand kothas and perform at gigantic courtyards which have fountains that never go dry. On so many occasions, I got a sense of deja vu watching Heeramandi. Heeramandi: The real 'regal' story of tawaifs who inspired Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series The women have been similarly dressed as how Bhansali's women have been dressed in Bajrao Mastani, Gangubai Kathiawadi and even Padmaavat. Some of the sets, the long shots the crowded lanes of Heeramandi, Shahi Mahal - look like a residual of Gangubai world. The tropes are familiar and sometimes feel a little jaded because the focus shifts from the story. The performances in Heeramandi To its credit, the show has some terrific performances from its leading ladies. Sonakshi Sinha has found her footing in the digital space after years of doing cringe-masala potboilers. Sinha as the calculative, sharp and slightly conniving Fareedan is a such delight to watch on screen. Sinha had delivered a strikingly different performance in last year's critically acclaimed Dahaad. Her performance in Heeramandi shows her versatility as an actor and she doesn't disappoint. Complementing her is Manisha Koirala who adopts a deep baritone to play the menacing, controlling Mallika Jaan for whom power is above all kinds of familial bonding. Koirala and Bhansali collaborate after two long decades. Their last outing Khamoshi was a poignant coming-of-age story. In Heeramandi, Koirala is the leader of the pack - in all sense of the term and takes the detailed story forward with her credible performance. Sanjeeda Sheikh and Richa Chadha (in limited screen time) create an impact with their tragic characters. The weakest link in the story is Sharmin Sehgal, who is the youngest of the lot and her inexperience shows. Her performance leaves no impact, even though her character Alambeg has a solid storyline. Amid powerful performers like Koirala, Sinha, Chadha, and even Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin's performance fails to create the desired impact. The men - Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Taha Shah, and Adhyayan Suman - are there to only enable the story of the six women. They come and go in the series and have limited screen time. Taha Shah - with his performance as Taj stands out and delivers and his earnest performance is also the longest in terms of screen time. The other actor who stands out is Indresh Malik as Ustaad Ji, the effeminate pimp who shares a close relationship with the women and their link to the outside world. What does not work While the story is compelling and keeps you hooked, the maker hurries through the ending. Till about 6 episodes the story meanders around the women and their internal politics and suddenly in the last two episodes the story very hastily shifts focus to the independence struggle. Sure some characters are shown to be involved in the freedom movement right from the beginning of the show, but the transformation of the rest of the characters in the last two episodes seems very abrupt and slightly out of context. It ultimately makes the entire story feel very hollow. Had Bhansali stuck the story of revenge and greed - Heeramandi would have perhaps had a lasting impact. Instead, it muddles too many things into one plot and tries to be woke - especially in the last scene- and ultimately defeats the purpose the story of the women shunned by society. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is still an engaging watch. It has good music (by Bhansali himself), great visuals and compelling performances by most of its actors. It requires your patience as Bhansali takes time to unravel each of the characters and their individual stories but creates a stunning world that is hard to overlook. Sit back, be patient and enjoy the magical world that Bhansali takes you in. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is streaming on Netflix.

Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut, web series <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> is two days away from release. The excitement around the show is high as it is Bhansali's first OTT project and features a gamut of stars. Set in pre-independent India, the web series has multiple songs-composed by the filmmaker. On Monday, the makers released a new song called "Azadi"<em> </em>which gives a glimpse of the story.&nbsp;<br />
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Following the resounding success of its first two songs, Sakal Ban and Tilasmi Bahein, the auteur released the third song from the series titled "Azadi"<em>.</em> Featuring a star-studded cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh,<em> </em>"Azadi"<em>&nbsp;</em>promises to be a poignant tribute to India's unsung heroes—the freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to the nation's independence struggle.</p>

<p>True to its name, "Azadi" embodies the spirit of patriotism, evoking a sense of pride and capturing the emotions behind a fight to free India.</p>

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<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings his signature grandeur, opulent sets, breath-taking costumes, and top-notch composition to "Azadi" with heart-touching and goosebump-worthy lyrics by A M Turaz. The musical prowess of "Azadi" is further accentuated by the stellar vocal performances of Archana Gore, Pragati Joshi, Arohi, Aditi Paul, Tarannum, and Aditi Prabhudesai. Enriched with traditional instrumentation such as the dhol and pakhawaj, the song is an original composition by the celebrated filmmaker and promises to move the patriot in you.<br />
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<em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> releases on Netflix on May 1.&nbsp;</p>


Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut, web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is two days away from release. The excitement around the show is high as it is Bhansali's first OTT project and features a gamut of stars.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut, web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is two days away from release. The excitement around the show is high as it is Bhansali's first OTT project and features a gamut of stars. Set in pre-independent India, the web series has multiple songs-composed by the filmmaker. On Monday, the makers released a new song called "Azadi" which gives a glimpse of the story. Following the resounding success of its first two songs, Sakal Ban and Tilasmi Bahein, the auteur released the third song from the series titled "Azadi". Featuring a star-studded cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh, "Azadi" promises to be a poignant tribute to India's unsung heroes—the freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to the nation's independence struggle. True to its name, "Azadi" embodies the spirit of patriotism, evoking a sense of pride and capturing the emotions behind a fight to free India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions) × Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings his signature grandeur, opulent sets, breath-taking costumes, and top-notch composition to "Azadi" with heart-touching and goosebump-worthy lyrics by A M Turaz. The musical prowess of "Azadi" is further accentuated by the stellar vocal performances of Archana Gore, Pragati Joshi, Arohi, Aditi Paul, Tarannum, and Aditi Prabhudesai. Enriched with traditional instrumentation such as the dhol and pakhawaj, the song is an original composition by the celebrated filmmaker and promises to move the patriot in you. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar releases on Netflix on May 1.

Heeramandi: New song Azadi gives more hints about the series’ plot

<p>The premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new web series <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> in Mumbai was a star-studded one. From Alia Bhatt to Rekha to Vicky Kaushal to Salman Khan, Bollywood came in full force to see Bhansali's latest project on the big screen. Several photos and videos from the star-studded event are doing the rounds of the internet. One video features Rekha chatting to a pregnant Richa Chadha, who&nbsp;plays one of the main leads in the series.&nbsp;<br />
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The video is special because Rekha plants a kiss on Richa's growing baby bump in the middle of the conversation. Richa looks visibly overwhelmed by the veteran actress' reaction.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Rekha 'cried and hugged' Richa post-screening</strong><br />
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Rekha showered praises on Richa Chadha's performance in <em>Heeramandi.</em> Richa portrays the character of Lajjo in the series. The veteran actress also complimented her on her dance moves.&nbsp;<br />
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"Receiving praises and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever. I couldn't &nbsp;have asked for bigger validation, &nbsp;my &nbsp;heart is full. There's a song in the series, which is my solo<em> mujra</em>. For that, I referenced her song from<em> Umrao Jaan, 'Ye kya jagah hai doston'. </em>She has been my inspiration, my hero and she’s the definition of what an icon is. Her kind words and affection towards my performance in <em>Heeramandi</em>' left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings really," said Richa.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alia-bhatt-to-rekha-inside-the-star-studded-premiere-of-heeramandi-715021">In pics: Alia Bhatt to Rekha: Inside the star-studded premiere of Heeramandi</a></strong><br />
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This is an encouragement for me to continue striving for excellence in my craft. She gave me the tightest hug and that was truly something that left me overwhelmed," the actress further said.</p>

<p>Married to actor Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha is expecting her first child later this year.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>More about Heeramandi</strong><br />
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The web series marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut and features an ensemble cast including Richa, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal. The show will also mark the comeback of actor Fardeen Khan. <em>Heeramandi </em>is scheduled to debut on Netflix on May 1.</p>


The premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar in Mumbai was a star-studded one. From Alia Bhatt to Rekha to Vicky Kaushal to Salman Khan, Bollywood came in full force to see Bhansali's latest project on the big screen.

The premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar in Mumbai was a star-studded one. From Alia Bhatt to Rekha to Vicky Kaushal to Salman Khan, Bollywood came in full force to see Bhansali's latest project on the big screen. Several photos and videos from the star-studded event are doing the rounds of the internet. One video features Rekha chatting to a pregnant Richa Chadha, who plays one of the main leads in the series. The video is special because Rekha plants a kiss on Richa's growing baby bump in the middle of the conversation. Richa looks visibly overwhelmed by the veteran actress' reaction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Rekha 'cried and hugged' Richa post-screening Rekha showered praises on Richa Chadha's performance in Heeramandi. Richa portrays the character of Lajjo in the series. The veteran actress also complimented her on her dance moves. "Receiving praises and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever. I couldn't have asked for bigger validation, my heart is full. There's a song in the series, which is my solo mujra. For that, I referenced her song from Umrao Jaan, 'Ye kya jagah hai doston'. She has been my inspiration, my hero and she’s the definition of what an icon is. Her kind words and affection towards my performance in Heeramandi' left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings really," said Richa. In pics: Alia Bhatt to Rekha: Inside the star-studded premiere of Heeramandi This is an encouragement for me to continue striving for excellence in my craft. She gave me the tightest hug and that was truly something that left me overwhelmed," the actress further said. Married to actor Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha is expecting her first child later this year. More about Heeramandi The web series marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut and features an ensemble cast including Richa, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal. The show will also mark the comeback of actor Fardeen Khan. Heeramandi is scheduled to debut on Netflix on May 1.

Rekha plants a kiss on Richa Chadha's baby bump at Heeramandi premiere, watch

<p>Fardeen Khan is making a comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming web show <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.</em> Fardeen has been out of the circuit for more than a decade and his role as Wali Mohammed in the show has already been the talk of the town. The actor is collaborating with Bhansali for the first time. However, Fardeen has revealed that he had wanted to work with the master storyteller much earlier - only to be rejected by the filmmaker.&nbsp;<br />
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In an interview with Pinkvilla, Fardeen revealed he approached Bhansali for work in the 2000s, but the director felt he lacked passion.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Sanjay Leela Bhansali rejected Fardeen Khan earlier</strong><br />
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In a recent interview, Fardeen was told that Sanjay had written a small role for him in <em>Black</em> (2005). However, it couldn't materialise. Fardeen said he had no idea and that it was news to him. &nbsp;<br />
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"You know I am going to narrate a story that I reminded Sanjay sir when I went to meet him for Wali Mohammed (Fardeen's character in <em>Heeramandi</em>). I had gone to his office in the early 2000s to seek work. Obviously to get the opportunity to work with him. He met with me, we sat, we spoke for about 10-15 minutes. Then he said, 'You know Fardeen I don't think we can work because I don't see that fire in your eyes'," Fardeen recalled.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fardeen added, "At that time, of course, it felt brutal, and I told him this time that even if that sounded brutal at the time, that's exactly what I wanted to hear, I needed to hear rather. I thanked him for it. He never told me about wanting to cast me in Black. I am hearing it for the first time. But just to have this chance to be able to work with a master craftsman like him, I am extremely grateful for it. It's been a wonderful learning experience. It has enriched me on many levels."</p>

<p><strong>More about Heeramandi</strong><br />
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<em>Heeramandi </em>is based on the lives of a group of courtesans in pre-independent India. It stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hyadri, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal in the lead roles. Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman also feature in the show. <em>Heeramandi</em> will mark Bhansali's debut in OTT and is one of the biggest shows that Netflix India has produced this year.&nbsp;</p>


Fardeen Khan is making a comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming web show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Fardeen has been out of the circuit for more than a decade and his role as Wali Mohammed in the show has already been the talk of the town.

Fardeen Khan is making a comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming web show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Fardeen has been out of the circuit for more than a decade and his role as Wali Mohammed in the show has already been the talk of the town. The actor is collaborating with Bhansali for the first time. However, Fardeen has revealed that he had wanted to work with the master storyteller much earlier - only to be rejected by the filmmaker. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Fardeen revealed he approached Bhansali for work in the 2000s, but the director felt he lacked passion. Sanjay Leela Bhansali rejected Fardeen Khan earlier In a recent interview, Fardeen was told that Sanjay had written a small role for him in Black (2005). However, it couldn't materialise. Fardeen said he had no idea and that it was news to him. "You know I am going to narrate a story that I reminded Sanjay sir when I went to meet him for Wali Mohammed (Fardeen's character in Heeramandi). I had gone to his office in the early 2000s to seek work. Obviously to get the opportunity to work with him. He met with me, we sat, we spoke for about 10-15 minutes. Then he said, 'You know Fardeen I don't think we can work because I don't see that fire in your eyes'," Fardeen recalled. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) × Fardeen added, "At that time, of course, it felt brutal, and I told him this time that even if that sounded brutal at the time, that's exactly what I wanted to hear, I needed to hear rather. I thanked him for it. He never told me about wanting to cast me in Black. I am hearing it for the first time. But just to have this chance to be able to work with a master craftsman like him, I am extremely grateful for it. It's been a wonderful learning experience. It has enriched me on many levels." More about Heeramandi Heeramandi is based on the lives of a group of courtesans in pre-independent India. It stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hyadri, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal in the lead roles. Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman also feature in the show. Heeramandi will mark Bhansali's debut in OTT and is one of the biggest shows that Netflix India has produced this year.

Fardeen Khan reveals he was rejected by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the early 2000s

Alia Bhatt to Rekha: Inside the star studded premiere of Heeramandi

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar </em>has got a release date. The date was unveiled on Wednesday (Mar 27) at a drone light show event held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai.</p>

<p>The show will premiere on the streaming platform Netflix on May 1.<br />
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The event also gave a sneak peek into the world of <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.</em><br />
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It was attended by the show's star cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and Tanya Bami, Director of Series, Netflix India.</p>

<p>Cast member Aditi Rao Hydari was missing from the event.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, news reports came in that Aditi tied the knot with actor Siddharth in a secret ceremony in Telangana. Later, the two said it was an engagement, not marriage.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aditi-rao-hydari-and-siddharth-tie-the-knot-in-a-temple-ceremony-in-telangana-reports-704764">Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth tie the knot in temple ceremony in Telangana: Reports</a></h2>

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<strong>About <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em></strong></p>

<p>The teaser of the series was unveiled a few weeks back and from the looks of it, the series looks like a quintessential Sanjay Leela Bhansali saga complete with stunning sets, a breathtaking costumes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series is billed as an epic saga of love, power, revenge and freedom and explores the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s.<br />
<br />
The series is based on the concept by Moin Beg.<br />
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<em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em> is created and directed by Bhansali. He also serves as a producer on the show.<br />
<br />
(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)</p>


Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has got a release date. The date was unveiled on Wednesday (Mar 27) at a drone light show event held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has got a release date. The date was unveiled on Wednesday (Mar 27) at a drone light show event held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai. The show will premiere on the streaming platform Netflix on May 1. The event also gave a sneak peek into the world of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. It was attended by the show's star cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and Tanya Bami, Director of Series, Netflix India. Cast member Aditi Rao Hydari was missing from the event. Earlier in the day, news reports came in that Aditi tied the knot with actor Siddharth in a secret ceremony in Telangana. Later, the two said it was an engagement, not marriage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) × Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth tie the knot in temple ceremony in Telangana: Reports About Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar The teaser of the series was unveiled a few weeks back and from the looks of it, the series looks like a quintessential Sanjay Leela Bhansali saga complete with stunning sets, a breathtaking costumes. The series is billed as an epic saga of love, power, revenge and freedom and explores the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s. The series is based on the concept by Moin Beg. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is created and directed by Bhansali. He also serves as a producer on the show. (With inputs from agencies)

Heeramandi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series finally gets a release date

<p>The highly anticipated first-look teaser of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar </em>was released on Thursday. The series marks Bhansali's debut in the OTT space and is being touted as one of the biggest web shows that India has ever witnessed. The web series will stream on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teaser trailer of <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar </em>opens up to a visually mesmerising world. Ever since the announcement, the web series has been in the headlines and the first look is worth all the wait. Bringing an ensemble cast with beautiful canvas and larger-than-life sets, looks like Heeramandi is a magic that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is casting in the web world with his debut.&nbsp;<br />
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's <em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar</em>&nbsp;features Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.</p>

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<p>The teaser gives a glimpse into the opulent world that Bhansali has skillfully created- and one that is synonymous with Bhansali's style of cinema. The art of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's storytelling is visible in every frame. Makers are terming it as the most Indian story told in the most Indian way for the global audience.&nbsp;</p>


The highly anticipated first-look teaser of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was released on Thursday. The series marks Bhansali's debut in the OTT space and is being touted as one of the biggest web shows that India has ever witnessed.

The highly anticipated first-look teaser of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was released on Thursday. The series marks Bhansali's debut in the OTT space and is being touted as one of the biggest web shows that India has ever witnessed. The web series will stream on Netflix. The teaser trailer of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar opens up to a visually mesmerising world. Ever since the announcement, the web series has been in the headlines and the first look is worth all the wait. Bringing an ensemble cast with beautiful canvas and larger-than-life sets, looks like Heeramandi is a magic that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is casting in the web world with his debut. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar features Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) × The teaser gives a glimpse into the opulent world that Bhansali has skillfully created- and one that is synonymous with Bhansali's style of cinema. The art of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's storytelling is visible in every frame. Makers are terming it as the most Indian story told in the most Indian way for the global audience.

Heeramandi first look out! Sanjay Leela Bhansali takes you back to his opulent world