Heeramandi first look: Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala look exquisite as they play courtesans

After much-anticipation, Sanjay Leela Bhansali unveiled the first look of his web series Heeramandi. The filmmaker introduced his muses in the first glimpse of his upcoming web series. Heeramandi features an ensemble cast of Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Sehgal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in key roles.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Heeramandi first look

In the first look video, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bhansali gives a glimpse into the ‘beautiful and intriguing’ world of Heermandi. Set in the background of golden hues, the ensemble cast exudes royalty. The first look video features Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Sehgal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh as courtesans. They look exquisite and exude elegance and grace.

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With the video, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali invites you to the world where courtesans were queens.” The video was shared by Bhansali Productions on their official Instagram handle.

In the caption of the video post, SLB productions wrote, “Another time, another era, another magical world created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali we can’t wait to be a part of. Here is a glimpse into the beautiful and intriguing world of #Heeramandi Coming soon.”

Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals what took 14 years for Heeramandi

At the first look launch event, SLB revealed why it took him 14 years to finally create the web series. The filmmaker said that the making of Heeramandi was delayed because he ‘got into Devdas’.

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He said, “I must thank Moin Beg who came to me with this idea 14 years ago. But I didnt make it back then, I got into Devdas and then I got into Bajirao Mastani and Moin told me please give me my script back.“

Bhansali, who is set to make his digital debut with the web series opened up about how challenging the switch from films to series is. The filmmaker said, “I’ve made 10 films in 30 years. In the last few years I’ve made 3 films and to now make 8 episodes, feels like ‘what have you put me through?’” He further mentioned that it is ‘so demanding’ and ‘so difficult’ to make a show like Heeramandi.

The filmmaker added, “It is far more intense, hard work and demanding to work on a web series. I have given my best to Heeramandi. It has come from within.”

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Meanwhile, talking about Heeramandi, it is all set to release on Netflix. The web series revolves around three generations of courtesans in the eponymous pre-Independence era district.

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