Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an ambitious, visually striking and empowering new series by the venerable Indian storyteller, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This female-led production has a host of big names involved – and we had the pleasure of speaking to three of them. Below you can watch our interview with Sonakshi Sinha, Adit Rao Hydari & Sharmin Segal as they discuss working with Bhansali, and being on such a grand and exquisite set.
We also talk about the important of Netflix and streaming platforms generally, in spotlighting and giving a home to shows from all around the world, while we also speak to the collective about managing their social media presence, and the pressures that derive from this – because in this Zoom chat, was an incredible 40m followers on Instagram, and trust me when I say they don’t come from me.
Watch the full interview with Sonakshi Sinha, Adit Rao Hydari & Sharmin Segal here:
Synopsis
Arch nemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle for succession of Heeramandi, where courtesans reign as queens. The only hope is young Alam, Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter. But what happens when Alam relinquishes power and chooses the love of one man over the adulation of many?
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar launches on Netflix on May 1st
