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Heeramandi Season 2: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Confirms The Return of Glamour, Drama, and Courtesans
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' made waves upon its debut on Netflix on May 1, 2024. The series, which vividly portrays courtesans in pre-Independence Lahore, received mixed reviews but quickly climbed Netflix's worldwide non-English TV chart, topping the list in 43 countries and becoming the most-viewed Indian series globally. In India, it maintained the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 chart since its release.
In an exciting update for fans, Bhansali and Netflix confirmed the return of 'Heeramandi' for a second season. The announcement was made dramatically with a flash mob event on Mumbai's Carter Road, featuring 100 dancers in sparkling anarkalis and ghungroos performing to songs from the series. This spectacle concluded with a video shared by Netflix, revealing that 'Heeramandi' will return.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali provided insights into the upcoming season, explaining that the story will transition from Lahore to the film industries of Mumbai and Kolkata, reflecting the journey of the courtesans post-Partition. "They still have to dance and sing, but this time for the producers and not for the nawabs," Bhansali remarked, hinting at a new chapter in the courtesans' lives.
The announcement of the second season surprised many, especially after Bhansali had previously stated that recreating 'Heeramandi' would be impossible, even for him. The series boasts an ensemble cast featuring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal as tawaifs, alongside Shekhar Suman, Fardeen Khan, Adhyayan Suman, Taha Shah Badusshah, and Indresh Malik in pivotal roles.
'Heeramandi' has been lauded for its dramatic storytelling, opulent sets, and intricately designed costumes, making it one of the most anticipated series of 2024. Fans eagerly await the next instalment to see how the courtesans' journey unfolds in a new era and setting.
- PTC PUNJABI
