The cast of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar sitting on a dais in the Netflix series
The Big Picture Known for his period dramas set in royal, grand settings, BAFTA-nominated creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali has chosen to tell the tale of the lavish lifestyle of the courtesans of pre-independence India for his first Netflix series. Commonly known as tawaifs, these courtesans ruled over the city of Lahore, now situated in Pakistan.
Release Date May 1, 2024 Cast Manisha Koirala , Sonakshi Sinha , Aditi Rao Hydari , Sharmin Segal , Sanjeeda Sheikh Main Genre Drama Seasons 1 Creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali The Real-Life Heeramandi Is Brought to Life in Netflix's Series Before Heeramandi, Bhansali had built a reputation for bringing to life chapters from history through his cinematic vision, which is awe-inspiring on the big screen.
Culture and Art Thrived in Heeramandi, Once Upon a Time Close As beautifully captured by Bhansali and his team in the Netflix series, Heeramandi was home to master artisans skillfully trained in classical dances and music. Particularly, the mujra dance form has been a staple of Heeramandi since the time Mughals frequented the courtesans. Being close to the royals and the royal patronage extended the tawaifs an elite status in the society, via TIME.
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