Shekhar Suman is actively involved in upcoming projects, notably Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.’ In the series, he portrays the character Zulfiqar Ahmed, embodying authority and sophistication. His son, Adhyayan Suman, also stars in the production as Zorawar Ali Khan, a wealthy and self-centred nawab. Alongside them, the series boasts a star-studded cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal.
Shekhar recently voiced his concerns about the mindset of young actors in the industry, criticizing their desire for instant fame. Suman questioned the authenticity of their reactions to being photographed in public places, suggesting that they often fake their reactions.
Shekhar Suman criticises young actors
In his interview with Bollywood Now, Shekhar remarked, “There are many good things in this era too. But there are also shortcomings. All these new young actors want fame very soon in their life. They want stardom overnight, they want to be seen everywhere, everyone should talk about them, reels are being made. They are bothered by flaunting themselves and others are bothered by watching.“
He further added’ “They are being spotted at their homes, airports and gyms. And everywhere they act surprised like they didn’t know people are going to be there, given those people are called by them.”
‘Heeramandi’ delves into the world of courtesans during the Indian Independence struggle of the 1940s, exploring their lives and relationships. Adhyayan shared his excitement about working with his father and Bhansali for the first time,“It has always been my dream to work with my father.” He teased a scene shared with his father in the series, keeping details under wraps.
The historical drama is set to premiere on Netflix on May 1, promising audiences a captivating journey into the cultural and political dynamics of Heeramandi.
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