Heeramandi - The Diamond Bazaar: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Drama Garners Mixed Reviews From Critics

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly-anticipated period drama, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ which depicts the lives of tawaifs, was released on Netflix on May 1, 2024. This gripping drama features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal. Set against the backdrop of the British Raj in the 1940s, ‘Heeramandi’ explores the lives of tawaifs residing in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore. The show has garnered mixed responses from critics.