Sanjay Leela Bhansali
who made his highly anticipated debut in the world of
OTT platforms
with ‘
Heeramandi
, has received acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His OTT debut stars
Manisha Koirala
,
Richa Chadha
, Aditi Rao Hydari,
Sonakshi Sinha
, Fardeen Khan among others. The series, consisting of 8 episodes, ventures into unexplored realms, delving deep into raw human emotions.
The series is not only generating a lot of excitement among viewers for its content but also for its extravagant sets and costumes.
Did you know hundreds of
workers
dedicated nearly 10 months to recreating the Lahore of the
1900s
in ‘Heeramandi’?
Yes, you read it right! it was revealed that hundreds of workers spent nearly 10 months meticulously recreating Lahore from bygone eras under Bhansali’s visionary guidance. This dedicated effort is evident in the series, presenting viewers with a visually breathtaking depiction of the Diamond Bazaar.
According to a report, conceived as a 14-page concept by Bhansali’s friend, Moin Beg, two decades ago, ‘Heeramandi’ underwent significant evolution before its digital premiere. Bhansali’s choice to adapt the concept into a series format facilitated a more profound dive into characters and narratives, enhancing the storyline and vividly bringing the world of Heeramandi to life.
It has begun streaming from May 1 onwards.
Heeramandi release date announced with a drone show