Sonakshi Sinha, the talented and versatile actress, is all set to grace the screens once again with her upcoming project, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar," created by the renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. As she prepares to delve into the intricacies of her character in this period drama series, Sonakshi reflects on her journey and experiences working with Bhansali.
Speaking at the FICCI Frames 2024 event in Mumbai, Sonakshi expressed her excitement about being a part of "Heeramandi," calling her working experience "tremendous." She shared, "Sanjay Sir and I have been trying to collaborate for so many years, and I am glad it happened with 'Heeramandi.' The way he portrays his women characters on screen, nobody else is able to do that."
Sonakshi's admiration for Bhansali's portrayal of female characters highlights the director's unique approach to storytelling, which emphasizes depth and complexity. Despite his larger-than-life films, Bhansali pays meticulous attention to how his female characters are portrayed, a quality that Sonakshi deeply appreciates.
Describing the series, Sonakshi revealed, "On 'Heeramandi,' we had six different women with six different stories to tell, and each one has been given the right importance that every actor craves for from their director. So, to be a part of it has been tremendous."
"Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar" is set against the backdrop of the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian Independence Movement against the British Raj. The series promises to be a compelling narrative that sheds light on the lives of tawaifs, exploring their stories with sensitivity and depth.
The series is about the lives of tawaifs at the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore, during the Indian independence movement against the British Raj. It stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal.