
The ambitious web series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will debut on Netflix on May 1. The much-awaited exhibition’s release date was revealed during a drone light show event at South Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course.
Drone formation revealed a glimpse into the universe of Bhansali’s digital debut, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” above the ground.
Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh were among the star cast members that attended the event, along with Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and Tanya Bami, Director of Series, Netflix India.
The show, which is billed as an epic narrative of love, power, retribution, and independence, follows the stories of courtesans and their clients as they explore the cultural realities of ‘Heeramandi,’ a glittering area, against the turbulent backdrop of the 1940s Indian freedom fight.
In “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, Bhansali had created a dream-like world, said Sinha.
Starring in “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” is Aditi Rao Hydari, who skipped the celebration after marrying actor Siddharth, her longtime partner.
Bhansali is the creator, director, and producer of the series, which is based on a concept by Moin Beg.