Sonakshi Sinha spoke about her equation with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and expressed her appreciation for his affection ever since they worked together on ‘Rowdy Rathore.’
Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar marks his directorial debut in the OTT world. Fans eagerly await the series with Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal in the key roles. The trailer of the most anticipated show dropped on Tuesday evening at a grand launch in Delhi. Sonakshi Sinha spoke candidly about her working experience with SLB during media interactions. For the unversed, Sonakshi Sinha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali worked together for the first time in Rowdy Rathore in 2012. Prabhudheva directed and Akshay Kumar played the lead in this SLB-produced actioner.
Sonakshi Sinha And Sanjay Leela Bhansali Collaborate After 12 Years
Speaking about collaborating with the ace filmmaker after a 12 year long gap, Sonakshi said, “Just the fact that it came from Sanjay sir, and I love his work. He has been very fond of me since I worked with him in Rowdy Rathore. He was the producer. Since then, he’s extremely fond of me, and we have been trying to do something together.”
“I feel truly blessed that the director has seen me like nobody has ever seen me before and has presented me in a world like nobody has seen me before. Thank You, Sanjay sir, we really miss you here today. From the entire cast and crew of Heeramandi, we want to say a big Thank You, Sanjay Leela Bhansali,” she added.
About Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Debut Series ‘Heeramandi’
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who directs Heeramandi, infuses stories of love and treachery among courtesans in pre-independence India with his regal characteristic style. Key parts are played by Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman, and Richa Chadha, in addition to Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal in the major roles. Heeramandi: On May 1, Netflix will begin streaming The Diamond Bazaar.
In the series, rivals Mallikajaan and Fareedan compete fiercely for control of Heeramandi, a land where courtesans rule as queens. The narrative centres on Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter Alam, who emerges as the last hope for the future, amid this battle.