New Delhi: The trailer of 'Heeramandi', Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited directorial venture was unveiled today. The series featuring an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Shermin Sehgal, marks Bhansali's digital debut. The makers also revealed the male cast recently, which includes Fardeen Khan, Tahir Shah Badusha and father-son duo Shekhar Suman and Adhyayan Suman.
Heeramandi Trailer
Streaming giant Netflix shared the trailer on social media with the caption, "In the glittering, regal halls of Shahi Mahal, romance and revolution clash in silence ❤️✨ Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s sweeping saga of love, loss and liberation - Heeramandi: The Diamond bazaar ✨Trailer out now! #HeeramandiOnNetflix #SanjayLeelaBhansali"
The captivating trailer takes viewers into the vibrant district of Heeramandi, where the formidable Mallikajaan (portrayed by Manisha Koirala) reigns supreme over an esteemed establishment of courtesans. Mallikajaan faces a new challenge with the unexpected return of Fareedan (played by Sonakshi Sinha), the daughter of her late adversary, igniting tensions within the household. Beyond the confines of Heeramandi, the city seethes with revolutionary fervour, as patriots rally for India's independence from British rule, with Bibbojaan (played by Aditi Rao Hydari), one of Mallikajaan’s daughters, joining the struggle. Meanwhile, Alamzeb (portrayed by Sharmin Segal), Mallikajaan’s youngest, nurtures dreams of love with Tajdar (played by Taha Shah Badussha), the son of a nobleman, yearning to escape the confines of Heeramandi.
Amidst escalating betrayals and the clash between forbidden desires and societal conventions, the fight for India's freedom during the pre-independence era reaches a critical juncture. Against this tumultuous backdrop, Mallikajaan and Fareedan find themselves entangled in an epic battle for the coveted title of the huzoor, or the lady, of Heeramandi.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Heeramandi
Talking about the series Bhansali said, “This is a story of love, power, freedom, and extraordinary women, their desires, and struggles. It marks a new milestone in my journey. In Netflix, we found the ideal partner—- one who not only shares our love for storytelling but also possesses the unparalleled capability to bring our series to the most diverse and global audience imaginable."
About Heeramandi
Described as a grand narrative of romance, power, vengeance, and liberation, the series delves into the societal tapestry of 'Heeramandi', an opulent locale, by narrating the tales of courtesans and their patrons amidst the chaotic milieu of India's fight for independence in the 1940s.
Crafted from the idea conceived by Moin Beg, the series is helmed, conceptualised, and brought to life by Bhansali himself as the creator, director, and producer.
Heeramandi Release Date
'Heeramandi' is a historical epic and tells the story of three generations of courtesans in the eponymous pre-Independence era district. The much-awaited series is scheduled to release on Netflix on May 1, 2024.