‘Ek baar dekh lijiye’: Mumbai Police uses iconic ‘Heeramandi’ dialogues to promote road safety  

The cast of Heeramandi Pic/Instagram

Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is already known for the grandeur and visual opulence in Indian cinema has once again captured the attention with his latest magnum opus web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'. This ambitious project, set against the backdrop of pre-independence India, is not just a series but an extravagant journey through the cultural and emotional tapestry of a bygone era. From critics to audiences across the globe, 'Heeramandi' is receiving accolades for its breathtaking visuals, intricate storytelling, and powerful performances.

Critics have hailed Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ability to recreate an era with such authenticity and splendor, making ‘Heeramandi' a visual feast that rivals his previous works like ‘Padmaavat' and ‘Bajirao Mastani'.

Now with all the world speaking about 'Heeramandi', Mumbai Police also took an initiative to incorporate this magnum opus into their safety campaigns. They posted on social media saying "Azadi shouq nahi hai Nawab sahib, niyam kabhi na todne ki jang hain." The post included a twist to the show's iconic dialogues.

Bhansali, while reflecting on his journey, spoke about his childhood visit to a film studio, igniting his passion for storytelling. "I wanted to make it 18 years ago. Then I thought there was another film to be made, then another film to be made. But this was always on my list of wanting to have to make it one day. After every film, Heeramandi would come out, and I would say once again, wait, it's too vast. It's too epic - too much of an epic to be made into two or two and a half hours. Then we thought we'd make it into two parts, he said as per ANI.

"It's difficult to make a series, but we've made it, and I have enjoyed it. I'm glad and thankful to God that we made it. 14 years of planning, 18 years of living with it, and two years of designing, so it's a lot of work that has gone into it," he added.

Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi. It features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman. The project promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. 'Heeramandi' is streaming on Netflix.

(With inputs from ANI)