Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi bagged two nominations at Busan Film Festival 2024. The series secured nominations in categories for Best OTT original and Best Original Song for ‘Sakal Ban’ at the 2024 Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards in the 29th Busan International Film Festival. The award ceremony is slated to take place on October 26 at BIFF Theater, Busan Cinema Center in South Korea.
The Netflix series marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s OTT directorial debut. The filmmaker expressed his gratitude for the recognition of Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar at the film festival. “It’s an honor to be nominated for the Asia Contents Awards. I’m grateful to the jury and the audiences for this incredible recognition,” said Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
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About Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Heeramandi is a Netflix series that offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of courtesans in the titular red-light district of Lahore during the British Raj. The series explores the complex dynamics between these women, their patrons and the political turmoil of the time.
The series revolves around several courtesans, each with their own unique stories of love, loss and resilience. Heeramandi provides a nuanced portrayal of these women, who were often seen as both objects of desire and social outcasts. The series explores themes of power, freedom and the human condition, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society.
Through the eyes of these courtesans, Heeramandi sheds light on the cultural and historical significance of the red-light district. It offers a glimpse into the hidden world of these women, who navigated the complexities of their profession with grace and strength. The series explores their relationships with their patrons, their experiences with love and loss and their struggles to maintain their independence in a society that often marginalized them.
Heeramandi is a visually stunning series that captures the opulence and grandeur of the British Raj. The costumes, sets and music all contribute to the immersive experience of the show.
Through its rich storytelling and compelling characters, Heeramandi offers a thought-provoking exploration of the lives of women who were often overlooked in historical narratives.
The cast
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar features an ensemble cast including some of Bollywood’s leading actors. The main cast includes:
- Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan
- Sonakshi Sinha portrays a dual role as Rehanajaan and Fareedanjaan
- Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbojaan
- Richa Chadha as Lajwanti aka Lajjo
- Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda
- Sharmin Segal Mehta as Alamzeb
- Taha Shah Badussha as Nawab Tajdar Baloch
- Fardeen Khan as Wali Bin Zayed-Al Mohammed
- Farida Jalal as Qudsia Begum
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