Everything we know so far about Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

"Step into the enchanting world of Heeramandi… where courtesans were once queens", and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's cinematic magic comes to life! The award-winning filmmaker, renowned for his visually rich storytelling, is set to captivate global audiences with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, a 14-year passion project premiering on Netflix this year!

In this upcoming epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom, we witness the story of Heeramandi, a young heir who defies tradition for the sake of love in pre-independent India. As the final thread holding the delicate art of tawaifs (courtesans) is tested, Bhansali's creation promises not only an epic story ... but also a profound celebration of art, culture, and beauty.

If you want to know more about Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar before its global release, you're in the right place! Join us as we reveal everything we know about the upcoming release below!

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar: Everything we know

What is Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar about?

Prepare to be swept away by the grandeur of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, an upcoming Indian Hindi-language television period drama series crafted by the cinematic maestro, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The series revolves around the lives of tawaifs (courtesans) at the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian independence movement against the British Raj. The official synopsis, as per Netflix Media Center, reads:

"Arch nemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle for succession of Heeramandi, where courtesans reign as queens. The only hope is young Alam, Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter. But what happens when Alam relinquishes power and chooses the love of one man over the adulation of many? Set in pre-independent India against the backdrop of the freedom movement, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an epic saga of love, power, betrayal, struggle and, ultimately, freedom."

- Netflix Media Center

Watch a preview of the upcoming release of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar in the official teaser below:

Who stars in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar?

Prepare to be star-struck as Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar assembles an extraordinary cast of glittering talents, each adding their unique sparkle to the screen. These heeras are not just actors; they are the heart and soul of the irresistible odyssey that is Heeramandi. Here's the stellar lineup, ready to grace your screens, as per IMDb:

• Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan
• Sonakshi Sinha as Fareedan
• Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbo
• Sharmin Segal as Alam
• Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda
• Taha Shah Badussha as Tajdar
• Astha Mittal as Huma
• David Michael Harrison as Joseph Burston
• Shekhar Suman as Nawab Zulfikar
• Fardeen Khan as Wali Mohommad
• Jason Shah as Alastair Cartwright
• Richa Chadha as Lajjo
• Anuj Sharma as Hamid
• Farida Jalal as Qudsia Begum
• Vaishnavi Ganatra as Young Waheeda
• Mark Bennington as Samuel Henderson
• Adhyayan Suman as Zorawar

Who is behind Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar?

As mentioned Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is the brainchild of renowned Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Joining forces with him to bring this spectacle to life is the powerhouse producer, Prerna Singh, who also serves as CEO at Bhansali Productions. After a sneak peek into the series, Singh, spilled the beans, saying:

"As makers, the aspect of storytelling which we enjoy the most is being able to portray characters that are profound and flawed in their own way, and have viewers empathize with them regardless. Very soon, the doors to Heeramandi will open to one and all & you will get to see the magic that Sanjay Leela Bhansali has created with Heeramandi."

- Prerna Singh

When is Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar coming to Netflix?

While the series is set to premiere on Netflix in 2024, an exact release date has not been specified at this time by the streaming giant. However, viewers can anticipate the arrival of this highly anticipated television period drama series soon. Perhaps as early as June 2024, although this is just our own prediction at this time.

You'll have to stay tuned to Netflix Life for further release updates on Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar!