Manisha Koirala On Reuniting With SLB For Heeramandi: “I Waited For His Call For 28 Years”
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Actors often wish to work with the same director multiple times because of the enriching experience they may have had before. And if it’s Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who doesn’t want to? Recently, Heeramandi star Manisha Koirala opened up about the long wait of 28 years before finally getting the call from SLB and also expressed her excitement about working with the director a second time.
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On April 9, the trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Netflix series Heeramandi was unveiled finally. Manisha Koirala will be seen in the role of a stro-headed courtesan Mallikajaan. During the trailer launch event, the actress spoke about the reunion with SLB after more than 20 years. The actress revealed that she waited for almost 28 years to get a call from Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She hailed the director and said that he always brings out the best in actors.
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Manisha Koirala also said that it was her honour to work with him and that the film has been made with a lot of love. The actress also revealed that actors have to give a little more effort on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s set.
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For the unversed, Manisha Koirala has worked with SLB in Khamoshi: The Musical which also stars Nana Patekar and Salman Khan. Heeramandi is the second venture of the star with SLB and the trailer, posters and everything looks amazing. Manisha Koirala has always come out stronger in her personal and professional life. After a long battle with cancer, she finally beat the disease in 2015 and has always spoken about the lessons life taught her. It is amazing to see her back on the screen and we can’t wait to watch Heeramandi.
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Also Read: Heeramandi Trailer: SLB’s Series Ft Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha Tells The Story Of 6 Rebellious Courtesans. Looks Grand!
SLB’s debut series Heeramandi will be released on May 1, 2024. It also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Sharmeen Segal.
First Published: April 10, 2024 1:37 PM
