Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic drama series, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” premiered on Netflix. After 30 years, Bhansali collaborates with Manisha Koirala, exploring themes of freedom and love in a brothel setting. Lead actors include Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, and Richa Chadha. Despite mixed viewer reactions, the series, which has been 14 years in the making, gained traction on the OTT platform. Bhansali initially envisioned casting Rekha, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rani Mukerji 18 years ago. Viewer reviews praise the series’ cinematic brilliance, while some critique its pacing.
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