Maverick Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is making waves for his recently blockbuster webshow, Heeramandi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Set against the period of 1940s Lahore; Heeramandi is a story of a few courtesans who had power like the queens
Heeramandi
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Starring an ensemble cast of Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Aditi Roy Hydari and Richa Chaddha; Heeramandi got an overwhelming response from the fans
Reception
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As per reports, the musical-drama webshow trended in Top 10 charts in 43 countries and set an all time record for Netflix in its first week
Viewership Record
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Overwhelmed by the fans response, the makers have announced the second season of Heeramandi
New Announcement
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In the upcoming season, the courtesans will be seen leaving Lahore and entering the film world in Mumbai and Kolkata
Film World
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The courtesans will still dance and sing but for the film producers and not for the Nawabs
The Plan
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The makers dropped an announcement video featuring 100 dancers adorned in sparkling Anarkalis and ghungroos jamming on Heeramandi's musical banger at an event held at Carter Road, Mumbai
Announcement Video
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As of now, no Announcement regarding the cast has been made. Few of the leads of the first season might be retained while casting new faces for the 2nd instalment
Season 2 Cast
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Bhansali is presently focusing on Love & War. Heeramandi Season 2 is expected to go on the floors by 2026