‘Hiramandi – The Diamond Bazaar’ is all set to release on the OTT platform Netflix. It is being released on 1st May. The film’s writer and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is making a web series for the first time, in which he wants to give a larger than life experience like his films. This web series throws light on the world of prostitutes. In this series, 6 actresses will be seen in the role of prostitutes. One of these has taken inspiration from Meena Kumari of ‘Pakeezah’. She will look, talk, walk and dress completely like him. Now let us tell you in detail about who this beauty is.
This beauty will look like Maani Kumari
Bollywood actress Richa Chadha is all set for her upcoming streaming series ‘Hiramandi The Diamond Bazaar’. He said that for its preparation he took inspiration from famous actress Meena Kumari. Richa is playing the role of prostitute Lajjo in the series. He said that he took inspiration from Meena Kumari’s character Shahibazaan in the evergreen classic ‘Pakeezah’. He studied drawing parallels between Meena Kumari’s character Sahibjaan and Lajjo.
Completely inspired by the iconic character of ‘Pakeezah’
Talking about her preparation for the role, Richa said, ‘It was really enriching and deeply transformative for me to carefully observe and learn from the character of Meena Kumari in ‘Pakeezah’ before shooting for the series ‘Heeramandi’. Had experience. Meena Kumari’s character in ‘Pakeezah’ has a tragic depth and complexity which matches the character Lajjo I play in the show. I worked on voice and diction while studying Meena Kumari’s work, sometimes to the extent of imitation.’ She further said, ‘I felt as if I was following in the footsteps of a cinematic legend and it was an honor to pay tribute to Meena Kumari through the character of Lajjo.’
Richa Chadha and Meena Kumari.
How will be the story of ‘Hiramandi’?
The story of ‘Hiramandi’ will show the conflict between two factions. The tension between the prostitute Mallikajan (Manisha Koirala) and Faridan (Sonakshi Sinha), the operator of these brothels, will add excitement to the story. The series will show a world where prostitutes rule and they rule like a queen. On one hand, we will see a fierce battle, while on the other hand, we will see the blossoming love of Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter Alam (Sharmini Sehgal). Mallika Jaan will hope from Alam that he will ignore Aashiqui and take over her throne, but Alam will be more attracted to love than power. This will make the story interesting and from here the story will take a new turn, where Alam will be faced with the challenge of choosing between power and love. Let us tell you, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sharmini Sehgal, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sanjeeda Sheikh are in lead roles in the film.
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