Sanjay Leela Bhansali enters OTT space, unveils first look of Heeramandi: Check cast, story, and other details

Heeramandi First Look Unveiled: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for his unique aesthetics and storytelling, is all set to enter the OTT platform with his series "Heeramandi". 

The first look of the series has been unveiled by the filmmaker on Saturday, February 18 in Mumbai.

Netflix`s Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and Bhansali came together in Mumbai to exchange insights on the expanding world of Indian and global storytelling on Saturday.

Praising Bhansali's vision, Sarandos said: "At Netflix, we take pride in partnering with the best creators from around the world. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a true visionary, and we are thrilled to collaborate with him."

The series "Heeramandi" will be soon available on Netflix.

The artistry of Sanjay Leela Bhansali combined with the grace of this cast, is an explosion we were not prepared for #Heeramandi coming soon only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/1B1somnDbP

— BhansaliProductions (@bhansali_produc) February 18, 2023

Heeramandi Cast

The unveiled poster features Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grandeur combined with their awe-inspiring talent and elegance. Tell us a more iconic duo, we’ll wait! #Heeramandi coming soon only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/VWOQZ1Etu4

— BhansaliProductions (@bhansali_produc) February 18, 2023

Heeramandi Story

The Netflix series explores the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s.

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'Heeramandi' -  A tribute to 'Mughal-e-Azam' and 'Pakeezah'

The filmmaker said in the upcoming Netflix series he has tried to capture the nuances which were highlighted in "Mughal-E-Azam", directed by K Asif, and Kamal Amrohi's "Pakeezah". In both films, the leading ladies Madhubala and Meena Kumari played the role of courtesans.

"'Heeramandi' has nuances which you feel are found in the great Kamal Amrohi's 'Pakeezah'. 'Heeramandi' is my tribute to the great 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Pakeezah' and Mehboob Khan sahab's 'Mother India'," Bhansali said at an in-conversation session with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

(With PTI Inputs)