Although Sanjay Leela Bhansali had previously implied that Heeramandi is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime project, he recently addressed questions about the potential for a sequel to the show. While his debut streaming series, the period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, continues to thrive on Netflix, film enthusiasts have begun inquiring about the possibility of a second season. Although Bhansali had earlier suggested that Heeramandi is a singular occurrence, he recently responded to these queries directly, stating that the decision does not rest with him.
“First of all, thank you for appreciating the first season. However, whether there will be a second season depends on Netflix’s decision. They are the producers, and they are the best producers I have ever collaborated with in my 30-year career. I often say that I must have done some good karma to have had the opportunity to work with people like them. But the decision to proceed with a second season is theirs, not mine,” the filmmaker mentioned during a conversation with Bollywood Hungama.
A semi-historical drama set in pre-Independence Lahore, Heeramandi explores the lives of a group of courtesans and noblemen whose personal struggles intersect with the freedom movement. In a recent discussion with IMDb, Sanjay Leela Bhansali stated, “We’ve created it, I enjoyed making it, and I’m grateful to God for the opportunity… It was an extremely challenging project. No one else will ever be able to create Heeramandi again, nor will I be able to recreate it, because it is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.”
Bhansali also recently emphasized that his work is motivated by a desire to provide audiences with a meaningful experience rather than merely generating profit.
If another installment does proceed, we would anticipate many of the primary cast members returning to the Heeramandi palace. They could include:
- Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan
- Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbojaan
- Sonakshi Sinha as Fareedan
- Sharmin Segal as Alamzeb
- Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda, a courtesan and Mallika’s sister
- Richa Chadha as Lajjo
Spoiler alert: If you’ve watched the series finale, you will know that Taha Shah Badussha is unlikely to return as Tajdar, after being killed before he and Alam could have their happy ending. We’re still not over that one!
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