Heeramandi Trailer: Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari Navigate Multiple Conflicts Amid India’s Freedom Struggle in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Web Debut
Netflix has unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Set to premiere on May 1, the show offers a breathtaking glimpse into the fascinating world of Heeramandi.
The trailer takes viewers on a journey to the vibrant district of Heeramandi, where the enigmatic Mallikajaan, portrayed by the talented Manisha Koirala, reigns supreme over an elite house of courtesans. Mallikajaan is fearless and cunning, but her world is turned upside down when Fareedan, the daughter of her late nemesis, played by Sonakshi Sinha, returns, igniting tensions within the house. Simultaneously, the city is in turmoil as revolutionaries fight for India’s independence from British rule. Bibbojaan, one of Mallikajaan’s daughters, portrayed by Aditi Rao Hydari, joins the cause for freedom. Amidst all this, Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter, Alamzeb, played by Sharmin Segal, dreams of love with Tajdar, the son of a nobleman, portrayed by Taha Shah Badussha, and longs to escape the confines of Heeramandi.
As betrayal and forbidden desires collide with societal norms, the struggle for India’s freedom reaches a boiling point. Against this backdrop, Mallikajaan and Fareedan engage in an epic battle for the coveted title of the lady of Heeramandi. The question remains, who will ultimately reign?
Present at the trailer launch in the capital were Monika Shergill, Vice-President of Content at Netflix India, Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and the stellar cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali expressed his excitement about the series, stating that it is a story of love, power, freedom, and extraordinary women and their desires and struggles. He believes that partnering with Netflix was the perfect choice, as they not only share a passion for storytelling but also possess the ability to bring the series to a diverse and global audience like no other.
