How Did Heeramandi Get Its Name? All You Need To Know About The Origin Of This Red Light District
Some history lesson guys!
The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated web series Heermandi (The Diamond Market) dropped on February 1, and it has got us all the more excited. The grand visuals and very promising performances have us seated. Well, but there’s more! The name of this series has also been an intriguing point of attention.
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What Is The Meaning Of Heera Mandi?
In literal translation, Heera means Diamond and Mandi means market. The word Heeramandi (The Diamond Market) was used to refer to a rich neighbourhood and was a term that originated in Lahore. The word also refers to Lahore’s red light area. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s series Heeramandi is also based on the life of courtesans. However, the word originally originated from ‘Hira Singh Di Mandi’ which was a name used for Hira Singh’s Food Grain market. Later on in the 15th and 16th centuries, this particular market became the hub of Tawaif (Courtesan) culture. Many women performed classical performances and this started during the reign of the Mughals. The place became a brothel house after the invasion of Muslim ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali., and with the British rule, it became more solid.
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Also Read: Heeramandi First Look: SLB’s Series Ft. Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha Promises Breathtaking Visuals, Riveting Plot!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Sehgal, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sanjeeda Shaikh. The actresses are playing the role of courtesans, and Sonakshi Sinha will be playing the antagonist. The first look of Heeramandi showed the grand set and the intriguing characters in the show. Fans hailed SLB’s vision as a director and praised the grand visuals of his upcoming The release date of Heermandi is not out yet but it will be released in 2024, on the OTT platform Netflix. Check out the first look video here-
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First Published: February 02, 2024 2:21 PM
