The filmmaker spoke about the evolution of his new Netflix series, that was initially supposed to be a film, during its LA premiere.
Indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his grandiose storytelling and larger than life sets, finally realised a dream of 20 years with the release of his Netflix series, Heeramandi. The series, that was initially conceptualised as a film, saw its fair share of casting considerations over the years, including Pakistani stars Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas.
During the premiere of his series in Los Angeles, a video of which is now circulating online, Bhansali walked YouTuber Lilly Singh through the evolution of the series — “This was 18 years ago, so at one point, it was Rekha ji, Kareena [Kapoor Khan] and Rani Mukerji. Then it changed into another cast, then it changed into another cast.”
