The Great Indian Kapil Show is set to hosted the leading ladies of “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” this Saturday.The series, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has garnered immense popularity globally, becoming the most-viewed Indian series in its debut week on Netflix.
The actresses Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, shared insights into their experiences working with Bhansali, praising his meticulous attention to detail on set.Despite challenges, such as extensive retakes during dance sequences, the cast expressed a sense of fulfilment and pride in their work.
Talking about their experience, they mentioned the meticulous detailing and precision followed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the set. Every prop used on the set has a character and a story to tell. No wonder he is known to do what he does, and the result is for everyone to see! Sonakshi rightly said, “Jo wo (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) dekhte hain; I don’t think koi aur dekh pata hai!”
Sharing more on their best and worst days on the sets, Manisha Koirala says, “We never felt that we were exhausted. I mean, we were all tired, but there was always a sense of fulfilment. There is a sense of ‘we have done good work’. I don’t think I have returned home without feeling good about the work.”
Adding to this, Richa Chadha shares, “Mera jo best day tha, wo mera worst day bhi tha! My worst day became the best day of the shoot.”She explained: “My score is the highest when it comes to retakes—during the dance sequence. 99! Main century maarte maarte ruki hun. It’s not easy when you are dancing with around 200–300 extras who are watching you and you are failing. But when you overcome that, then it’s really a 'Wow, I didn’t know I could do this’ moment. And that’s a great feeling!”
Viewers can catch the behind-the-scenes anecdotes and personal tales from the queens of Heeramandi on Netflix at 8 p.m. this Saturday. (UNI)
