Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for stellar films like “Devdas”, “Bajirao Mastani” and “Padmavat”, has joined hands with streamer Netflix for a pre-independence set series, “Hiramandi”. Described as an obsessive project by the director, who has just completed 25 years in show business, the series will explore the tales of the etiquette and hidden cultural reality of “Hiramandi”, a dazzling district, during pre-independent India.
It is a series about love, betrayal, succession and politics in ‘Kotha’ that promises larger-than-life sets, multi-faceted characters and soulful compositions that are Bhansali’s trademark. This piece-de-resistance will be created by the master filmmaker for the detail and in-depth intricacies only he is capable of, the streamer said in a statement. Bhansali, 58, described “Hiramandi” as an important milestone in his journey as a filmmaker.
“It is an epic, first of its kind series based on the courtiers of Lahore. It is an ambitious, grand and all-encompassing series; So I’m nervous yet excited to make it. I look forward to our partnership with Netflix and bringing Hiramandi to audiences across the globe.” Monica Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India, said, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali has created a formidable brand of cinema that is uniquely his is yours. With an emotionally charged story, spectacular sets and unforgettable characters.
“We congratulate him for completing 25 phenomenal years and delivering masterpieces for generations to cherish. We are excited to bring his exceptionally creative approach to storytelling to Netflix. Hiramandi will be a story that will captivate the audience and take them into a world of incredible grandeur, beauty and rigor at the same time.” Bhansali made his directorial debut in 1996 with “Khamoshi: The Musical”. His other major Projects include “Black”, “Guzaarish” and “Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela”.
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