‘Heeramandi:’ Bhansali’s Netflix Series Unveils First Look Of Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, And More
Uff the grandeur!
We cannot wait to watch the latest project by Sanjay Leela Bhansali unfold on our screens. Announcing the upcoming release of his Netflix special–Heeramandi, the streaming platform had a delightful surprise for fans. Diving into the world of courtesans, an era where they were the queens, Netflix just introduced the exciting cast of the much-awaited series. In two special teasers and posters released by the streaming platform, we saw Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh as the leading faces of the project.
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Dressed in regal courtesan costumes, the actresses sported mustard and gold kalidaars and sarees, alongside heavy jewellery, and henna-painted hands in the first glimpse of the series. The show by Sanjay Leela Bhansali will explore the stories of courtesans in pre-Independant India. With the signature Bhansali grandeur setting the base, the costumes and intriguing narrative have fans excited. The project has been in the making for a long time, and today we finally get a glimpse of it.
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Following the minute long teaser, that featured the leading ladies in golden attires, was a brand new image of the cast, dressed in black attires, sporting roses. The contrasting two teasers accurately described the glam, glee and dark side of the world.
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In the caption Netflix mentioned, “Another time, another era, another magical world created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.” The period drama will explore the lives in pre-Independent India’s brothels, love, betrayal and the politics of the era. The six actresses will lead the series, which expected to deliver blockbuster music and stories, that put a unique lens on the community. While the teaser doesn’t introduce us to the male leads of the film, some reports, confirmed that actor Fardeen Khan will join the cast, opposite Aditi Rao Hydari. Some previous reports also suggested the comeback of veteran actress Mumtaz in the Bhansali project.
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In many interviews, the director has talked about his bond with the particular subject and how he always finds himself leaning towards the stories of courtesans. In many of his iconic films, and period dramas, characters portraying the lives of courtesans has been an imperative member. Be it his latest hit film–Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring–Alia Bhatt or even Madhuri Dixit’s iconic character–Chandramukhi in Devdas. And knowing the Bhansali magic, we cannot wait for the series to drop on our screens.
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