Netflix drops the first official trailer for Heeramandi – The Diamond Bazaar, starring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman and Adhyayan Suman.
Created by the visionary Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-directed with Mitakshara Kumar, this series explores the lives of Tawaifs, or courtesans, during a tumultuous period in history.
Set in Heeramandi, Lahore, British India, the series revolves around Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala), who rules over an elite house of courtesans. Her world is upended with the return of her late nemesis’ daughter, Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha), leading to tensions within the house. As India’s fight for independence intensifies outside, Mallikajaan’s daughter Bibbojaan (Aditi Rao Hydari) joins the revolutionaries.
Meanwhile, Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter, Alamzeb (Sharmin Segal), dreams of love with Tajdar (Taha Shah Badussha), the son of a nobleman, and longs to break free from Heeramandi. The series delves into themes of betrayal, forbidden desires, and the struggle for freedom, culminating in an epic battle between Mallikajaan and Fareedan for the title of the huzoor, or lady, of Heeramandi.
“Heeramandi” explores themes of love, power, and freedom against the backdrop of a society bound by tradition and societal norms. It highlights the extraordinary lives of women who defied conventions and fought for their desires and dreams. The series promises to be a milestone in storytelling, offering a poignant and gripping narrative that resonates with audiences.
Heeramandi starts streaming on Netflix from 1st May
