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(24 Jul 1998)
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(1997)
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(12 May 1995)
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Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is set to premiere on Netflix on May 1.The premiere date for the show, which is Bhansali's first venture into digital content, was revealed during a drone light show at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai.The grand event was attended by the show's star cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, and Tanya Bami, Director of Series, Netflix India.Announcing the release date at the event, Bhansali said, "I am grateful to the entire team for their relentless passion and dedication to bring the world of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar to Netflix. With the release scheduled for May 1, we can't wait for audiences worldwide to watch it and shower us with their love and appreciation."Recently, at the 24th edition of FICCI Frames in Mumbai, Sonakshi heaped praises on Bhansali for his portrayal of women characters on screen."Sanjay sir and I have been trying to collaborate for many years and I'm glad it happened with Heeramandi. The way he portrays his women on screen, nobody is able to do that. He has got a very different vision for it in spite of it being all magnum opus... He takes good care of how his female characters are portrayed on screen, and that's something I appreciate about him" Sonakshi said.The upcoming series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' starring Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh are all set to unveil its first track 'Sakal Ban' on the global stage of Miss World.This song will also be the first track from Bhansali's new music label, Bhansali Music.'Sakal ban' will be a traditional song that will feature all the leading ladies of 'Heeramandi'.As per the source, "The first song of 'Bhansali Music', 'Sakal Ban' which also marks the first song of Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' will be launched on a global platform of Miss World. For the first time will see a song having a world stage launch on the prestigious podium of 'Miss World'."Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is known for his blockbuster films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Black', 'Ram-Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Padmaavat', 'Devdas', 'Saawariya' and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' entered the musical world and launched his own music label on Thursday.Taking to Instagram, Bhansali Productions treated fans with the exciting news and captioned it, "Music brings me great joy and peace. It's an integral part of my being. I am now launching my own music label "Bhansali Music." I wish the audience to experience the same joy and spiritual connect that I feel when I listen to or create music."With Bhansali Music, the filmmaker will extend his creative prowess to the realm of music, collaborating with talented musicians and artists to produce captivating compositions for his films and memorable independent albums.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's cinematic creations have consistently left audiences spellbound, with music playing an integral role in the narrative. From the grandeur of 'Deewani Mastani' to the haunting melodies of 'Black,' Bhansali's compositions resonate with depth and passion, weaving themselves into the fabric of his films. Whether it's the grandeur of 'Deewani Mastani' from 'Bajirao Mastani' or the beauty of 'Lal Ishq' or the colors of 'Ghoomar' from the movie 'Padmaavat', Bhansali's music After a hiatus of 28 years, the Miss World finale returns to India, marking a historic moment in the pageant's legacy. The event will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai today (March 9).For viewers in India, the Miss World Finale will be streamed live on Sony LIV.Talking about the upcoming series, 'Heeramandi' is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix. It also marks the OTT debut of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' on Thursday unveiled the character posters of actors Sonakshi SinhaRicha ChadhaAditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.Taking to Instagram, OTT platform Netflix dropped the poster of Sonakshi Sinha as Fareedan, which they captioned, "Every gem has a past, and hers is one shrouded in mystery. Introducing @aslisona as Fareedan. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is coming soon, only on Netflix!"Aditi Rao Hydari will be seen as Bibbojaan. Her poster's caption reads, "She yearns for freedom, and not just her own. Introducing @aditiraohydari as Bibbojaan."Richa Chadha will be seen as Rajjo. Her poster's caption reads, "As her beauty glows on the outside, she hides a tragic pain on the inside. Introducing @therichachadha as Lajjo."Manisha Koirala will be playing Mallikajaan. "In a Bazaar full of diamonds, she shines the brightest Introducing @m_koirala as Mallikajaan," her poster caption reads.Sanjeeda and Shamrin, on the other hand, will be seen as Waheeda and Alamzeb.Recently, Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali talked about his directorial web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', calling it his 'biggest' project.He said, "I've made big films, I enjoy making those big-scale films as it comes naturally to me. But while shifting to digital, I've taken it up a notch. 'Heeramandi' is my biggest project; I wanted to make it really special, and I have surprised myself with this one," he said."This is not just a series; it's a world, and I am eager for audiences worldwide to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of 'Heeramandi' on Netflix," Bhansali added.The series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.The show's official streaming date is still awaited.
Ajay Devgn celebrated 25 years of his action entertainer 'Kachche Dhaage'. On Monday, the 'Shaitaan' actor shared a reel that contains a glimpse of the movie on his Instagram Story. 'Kachche Dhaage' was released on February 19, 1999. Apart from Ajay, Saif Ali KhanManisha Koirala and Namrata Shirodkar were in leading roles. It was the directorial debut of Milan Luthria.Talking about Ajay Devgn's work front, Ajay will be seen in director Neeraj Pandey's upcoming directorial 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' opposite Tabu. The film promises to be a unique musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023 and will be a multi-language release.The film also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Shantanu Maheshwari in pivotal roles.The film is all set to hit theatres on April 26, 2024.He also has producer Boney Kapoor's period drama film 'Maidaan', a psychological thriller film 'Shaitaan' alongside R Madhavan and Rohit Shetty's upcoming action thriller film 'Singham Again' in his kitty.'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff in lead roles.He will also be seen next in 'Raid 2', which is being directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the first installment.The sequel, which is now in production, is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)The series stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in the lead roles.The official streaming date of the show is still awaited.According to a statement, the series explores the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s."A mix of love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas (house of courtesans), 'Heeramandi' promises Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature style of larger-than-life stories, intricate and soulful characters, and rippling dynamics of a world rife with conflict during a defining time period for India. Like all of the auteur's creations, 'Heeramandi' will have unique compositions and music that linger with the audience, just like his stories," the statement said.Meanwhile, on the film front, Bhansali will be next helming 'Love & War' that stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles.'Love & War' will hit the theatres on Christmas 2025.
Khamoshi: The Musical starring Salman Khan and Manisha Koirala, the debut film which marked the start of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial voyage, completed 27 years today.Taking to Instagram, Bhansali Productions shared a video and captioned it, Heres to Khamoshi: The Musical. A timeless journey of love, song and emotions. Celebrating 27 years of mesmerizing melodies.Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the maestro of visual storytelling, has always been hailed for his remarkable contributions to the film industry. His movies have transcended boundaries, captivating audiences with their brilliance and emotional depth.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film centres around Annie, the daughter of a hearing and speech-impaired couple. She meets Raj, who introduces her to music and love. She must overcome challenges, though, when her family refuses to accept their love.It comprised of Aaj Main Upar by Kavita Krishnamurthy & Kumar Sanu, Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Bahon Ke Darmiyan by Alka Yagnik and Hariharan. From the poignant Khamoshi to the recent blockbuster Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bhansali has come a long way as a filmmaker.Meanwhile, Bhansali is currently working on his upcoming web series 'Heeramandi' which stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in the lead roles.The series will premiere exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix.
Anil Kapoor got nostalgic and shared his journey from playing the nicest man in the movie to portraying the wickedest role in his recent release The Night Manager.Anil took to his Instagram handle and shared candid moments from the '1942: A Love Story' sets.The images feature shots of Jackie ShroffAnupam Kher, Manisha Koirala and others.Sharing the pictures, he wrote, 29 years ago I played nicest the best man in the world who only wanted to spread love, and now, 29 years later, I play the baddest man in the world, who spreads chaos and warI feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to play these spectacular roles! From 1942 A love Story to The Night Manager, I've sure come a long way! #29YearsOf1942ALoveStory.As soon as the post was shared, Anils fans and industry friends flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis.One of the users wrote, OMG, this movie!!!!! One of my favourite movie! Just love your acting sir. Love you.Set against the backdrop of social and political unrest amid India's revolutionary movement in the 1940s, the film starred Anil opposite Manisha Koirala. Their impeccable performances and magical chemistry in the movie provided audiences with a breath of fresh air and is still remembered as an unforgettable classic romantic drama.'1942: A Love Story' also featured actors Danny Denzongpa, Pran, Ashish Vidyarthi, among others.The film is also remembered for its timeless songs like 'Kuch Na Kaho' and 'Rim Jhim'.Meanwhile, Anil is basking in the success of 'The Night Manager', which also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala.The 'Night Manager' is a Hindi remake of the British television drama 'The Night Manager', which was based on John le Carre's novel of the same name. Sandeep Modi produced and directed the next Hindi web series.In the coming months, Anil will be seen sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in 'Fighter'.The film will be released in theatres on January 25, 2024. Anil will also be seen in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming gangster drama film 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is all set to hit the theatres on August 11, 2023.
Manisha Koirala, who is currently shooting for her next project, shared a video after a hectic night shoot schedule, on Wednesday.Manisha while heading back home after the pack of her upcoming project's shoot took to her Instagram story and dropped a clip. Sharing the video, she wrote, 'Returning home early morning...#filming #nightshift."The famed actor made the video while sitting in the rear seat of the car while travelling back home at 5:30 a.m.Meanwhile, on the work front, Manisha was seen in Netflix's original film titled Maska, directed by Neeraj Udhwani.Manisha will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' with Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.'Heeramandi' will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, during pre-independent India in Lahore.Basically, it is a series about love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas which promises SLB's trademark larger-than-life sets, multi-faceted characters and soulful compositions.Earlier, the director, along with, Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos unveiled the first glimpse of his first global drama series, 'Heeramandi'. The cast of the series dressed in similar coloured outfits and heavy jewellery. In another teaser, the women are dressed in all-black outfits.
Actor Humq Qureshi shared a picture with the 'Ram-Leela' director and wrote, "Love you loads Happy Bday #SanjaySir."Actor Rakul Preet Singh shared a picture and wrote, "Happy Birthday Sir!! Wishing you a splendid year ahead."Actor Manisha Koirala shared a snap and wrote, "Happy birthday dearest Sanjay...we love you loads...stay happy, healthy and genius just the way you are."Aditi Rao Hydari wrote, "Happy happiest birthday bestest Sanjay sir..you are epic!!! Thank you for existing."Sonakshi Sinha wrote, "Happy Birthday to the grandest of them all!!! #SanjaySir."Sanjay Leela Bhansali turned 60 on Friday.The director is known for his blockbuster films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Black', 'Ram-Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Padmaavat', 'Devdas', 'Saawariya' and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.Bhansali is currently working on an upcoming web series 'Heeramandi' which will stream on the OTT platform Netflix.'Heeramandi' will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, during pre-independent India. Basically, it is a series about love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas which promises SLB's trademark larger-than-life sets, multi-faceted characters and soulful compositions.
Ted Sarandos and Sanjay Leela Bhansali came together in Mumbai to exchange insights on the expanding world of Indian and global storytelling, how variety and diversity in stories were evolving audiences' tastes and its impact on viewing habits worldwide. During the sit-down, the two discussed innovative formats, creative collaborations and the need to nurture creativity.The pair indulged in their shared love for films and series, the global scale of their vision, and discussed their ambition to continue creating memorable entertainment that stays with people long after they've experienced it. They gave us a peek into their own all-time favourite stories and inspiration that guided their lives. The conversation on creativity ended with the unveiling of the teaser of 'Heeramandi.'Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, "Creative freedom and experimenting with new concepts are crucial to make lasting, memorable stories that transport audiences to new worlds. Netflix has been at the forefront of partnering with storytellers in creating breakthrough, iconic stories that have stood the test of time."In praise of Bhansali's vision, Sarandos said, "At Netflix, we take pride in partnering with the best creators from around the world. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a true visionary, and we are thrilled to collaborate with him."Heeramandi release later this year.