We all know that well-known director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his huge and high budget sets. His projects have the perfect combination of interesting stories, lavish sets, costumes and music. From ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Devdas’ to his most recent ‘Padmavat’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for the details and nuanced intricacies on his film sets that take the audience through a whole Takes you to a different world. ,
Sanjay’s penchant for production design and aesthetics is well known and ‘Hira Mandi’ is no different. While the costumes will feature fine details, artistry, colors and textures, the director has reportedly designed a massive set for the series. A source revealed that a massive set of around 1,60,000 sq ft has been constructed for the series and the director is personally looking into the minutest details. From the looks of the actors, to the intricacies on set, to the art design, and lighting in every scene, hope to capture a different visual vignette.
‘Hira Mandi’, which invites viewers into a world where courtly queens once lived, stars Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Sehgal and Sanjeeda Sheikh. Some other senior actresses will also make guest appearances in this web series. The series explores the cultural reality of the titular district of Hira Mandi through the stories of tawaifs and their mentors against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian independence struggle of the 1940s.
One of the big shows of Netflix India, Heera Mandi has high stakes. They are targeting a global audience. The filmmaker has a very ambitious vision for it. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has kept all the details under wraps till now. He is known for working passionately and personally. In its web show format, ‘Hira Mandi’ will explore the tales of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heera Mandi, a glitzy district during pre-independence India.
(With inputs from IANS)