Sharmin Segal Shares Heeramandi BTS Pictures, Keeps Comments Disabled Amid Criticism

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's niece and 'Heeramandi' actress Sharmin Segal on Monday posted BTS pictures from the set of the opulent musical.

'Heeramandi' actress Sharmin Segal on Monday posted BTS pictures from the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series also starring Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha.

Her Comments section, though, continues to be disabled.

She had done it after being attacked for her indifferent acting in the OTT series, where she played Manisha Koirala's screen daughter Alamzeb.

In the BTS pictures, Sharmin is seen gorging on a pizza, vibing with her co-stars and playing with a puppy.

She wrote in her caption: "1+2: Pizza is the best food. @aslisona 3: Farida ma'am always rocking 4. Sisterhood @aditiraohydari 5. Motherhood @m_koirala 6. The best person I know @segalsimran 7. Music is essential 8. Rani the Best Heera Puppy 9. Once a costume AD, always a costume AD 10. Fida fan for life!! @fardeenfkhan @hemachoudharyy”."

Looking back at the three years she spent working on the series, Sharmin added, "Soo many memories made in the last 3 years! It is impossible to fit it all into one post! So many people that have been so supportive and kind."

She ends note with a hearty "thank you to everyone that was a part of this very special project ... love youu all!"

Sharmin has still disabled comments on her Instagram posts because of a barrage of criticism of her performance.

In a candid conversation with BBC Asian Network podcast, Sharmin addressed the criticism and shared her experience. She highlighted the pressure she faces and the support system that sustains her. 

She said, “If I start taking all that pressure on myself… I am a very strong advocate for mental health and living a happy life. So, I do want to do what I want to do and I would love for everyone to love Alamzeb. But, at the end of the day, there will be people who have to say what they have to say.”  (All images: Instagram/@sharminsegal)