Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: 8 lesser known facts

Director of Heeramandi Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been influenced by courtesan culture because he lived near a brothel as a school kid

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He has directed strong women roles in films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, Chandramukhi, Sawaria.

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As per sources Drishyam star Ajay Devgn has joined the cast of the series.

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The series will also feature Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's longtime collaborator.

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Veteran actor Anju Mahendru will play the head courtesan of the Kotha.

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Richa Chadha learnt Kathak for the film.

Heeramandi is also a homage to the classic Hindi films Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah.

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Reena Roy said no to the role she was offered saying the character ‘lacked substance’.

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