Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will premiere on Netflix in 2024 and the streamer shared the first look at the much-anticipated project Thursday.
Backed by Bhansali Productions, the upcoming show stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.
According to a press note issued by the streamer, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom.
“In the midst of a power struggle in Heeramandi, a young heir caught in the crossfire chooses love over succession, disrupting the status quo. Set in pre-independent India against a burgeoning freedom movement, the final thread holding the art of tawaifs (courtesans) is put to the test,” read the synopsis of the series.
Step into a dazzling world where love and liberation collide- the first look at legendary creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali's inaugural series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar! #HeeramandiOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/BddhWrNKVQ
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) February 1, 2024
Based on the concept by Moin Beg, the series is created and directed by Bhansali. He also serves as producer on the show alongside Prerna Singh.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is Bhansali’s 14-year passion project. His last directorial effort was the Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, which won five National Awards last year.
Bhansali recently announced his next feature film Love & War, starring Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal.
