One of the most buzzing projects in the world of OTT is ‘Heeramandi‘, Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s ambitious period drama for Netflix. The latest news doing the rounds about the show is sure to amp up the excitement by several notches. As per an online media publication, pretty actress Juhi Chawla has joined the cast of the series that is a period drama set in the backdrop of pre-partition Lahore.
The show will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling Lahore district, during pre-independent India. It’s a series about love, betrayal, succession and politics in the kothas of Heeramandi. The story will span decades, starting from the late 1900s to pre-partition times.
The cast of Heeramandi is rumoured to have several talented actresses on board. Nimrat Kaur, Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Diana Penty are some of the names that are almost confirmed. Juhi Chawla joining the cast of Heeramandi will give it added heft. As per sources in the know about the series, Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast eighteen actresses for crucial roles in the series, some in the form of extended cameos, and others as primary leads.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali will act as the showrunner for the Heeramandi, along with directing the pilot and finale episodes of the show. The remainder of the episodes of the 8-part series will be directed by Bhansali regulars, Vibhu Puri and Mitakshara Kumar. Heeramandi is slated to hit Netflix sometime in 2022.