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.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece Sharmin Segal plays Alamzeb in 'Heeramandi' series.

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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

Mad respect for Madhuri dixit, Aishwariya Rai, deepika padukone, Priyanka chopra, Alia bhatt after watching this masterpiece getting butchered by the acteress sharmin segal, this was life changing Role for you girl 😭 #Heeramandi pic.twitter.com/HkogJ51hac

— Ammu✨ (@nahikarnibaat) May 3, 2024

Mallikajaan's biggest concern was saima stealing limelight of alamzeb guess what acteress shruit sharma really ate sharmin segal screen space, girle gave multiple expressions and really took the attention, if only Slb could recognize the real potential among the cast pic.twitter.com/iApTjCvW7Y

— Ammu✨ (@nahikarnibaat) May 3, 2024

After reading that #SharminSegal is Slb's niece.. no wonder she got the role despite of terrible acting skill..
I mean this girl made the whole of Archies' cast look better... #Heeramandi pic.twitter.com/nZtLtdsKr8

— Trips va go (@Treeppyy) May 2, 2024

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'.