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Heeramandi Actor Sharmin Segal Disables Instagram Comments After Trolling, Netizen Says 'Made Archies' Cast Look Better'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, starring his niece Sharmin Segal, has sparked a nepotism debate.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has been gaining plaudits as well as critical feedback from viewers. Besides discussion over the authenticity of the story elements, the Netflix series has also sparked a nepotism debate. Bhansali is accused of the N-word for roping his niece Sharmin Segal as Alamzeb in the newly released series. 

Sharmin, the daughter of Bella Bhansali Segal and Deepak Segal, plays a pivotal role in the show. ‘Heeramandi’ boasts a stellar ensemble cast of seasoned actors like Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Shekhar Suman, and Aditi Rao Hydari.

Sharmin Segal trolled for Heeramandi series

After the release of the series, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, and Aditi Rao Hydari were showered with praise for their powerful performances. On the other hand, Sharmin had to face hate comments and nepotism reminders for giving a stagnant performance throughout the show. 

Following the constant criticism on social media, Segal has turned off comments on her recent post featuring a photo of her posing with Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Heeramandi’.

 
 
 
 
 
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Here's what internet users are saying about Sharmin Segal's performance in Heeramandi: 

I feel a bit bad for Sharmin Segal (SLB's niece), coz reviews are tearing her apart, calling her 'Heeramandi's weakest link', the liability, etc. I hope SLB takes the lesson and doesn't cast her in his magnum opuses again
byu/sweetalison007 inBollyBlindsNGossip

Okay, but let's talk about how good the guy who plays Tajdar is. I absolutely loved his track with Alamzeb. My only gripe is that it would've been better if they cast someone else instead of Sharmin.
byu/pikapika0007 inBollyBlindsNGossip

On the work front, Sharmin Segal made her Bollywood debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production ‘Malaal’ in 2019. The film also starred  actor Jaaved Jaaferi's son Meezan Jafri. Sharmin has also worked as an assistant director on Bhansali's films like 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.

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