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The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series debut Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was unveiled today. Heeramandai features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha and others in pivotal roles. On Thursday, the cast and makers dropped Heeramandi’s first look, and it is as grand, enticing and dramatic, as is expected from Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for films such as Devdas, Bajirao Mastani and many others.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali presents tales of love and betrayal in the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India with his majestic distinctive flair in Heeramandi. The show tells the tales of courtesans and their clients against the turbulent backdrop of the 1940s Indian freedom movement, delving into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a vibrant neighborhood.
Sanjeeda Sheikh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Manisha Koirala, and Sonakshi Sinha play the key parts in the series. We’re still waiting on the show’s official release date on Netflix. Nonetheless, Netflix is anticipated to release the series in 2024.
Sharing the first look on Instagram, Netflix India wrote in the caption, “Here’s your first look at legendary Indian creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first series EVER: Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar!”
More about Heeramandi
The makers in a recent statement described the show as ‘a mix of love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas (house of courtesans)’. They said, “Heeramandi promises Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s signature style of larger-than-life stories, intricate and soulful characters, and rippling dynamics of a world rife with conflict during a defining time period for India. Like all of the auteur’s creations, Heeramandi will have unique compositions and music that linger with the audience, just like his stories.”
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