Netflix has treated eager audiences to an exclusive glimpse of the much-anticipated Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, a period drama series masterfully crafted by the eminent Bollywood filmmaker, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

As per the description of Netflix, the series is “an epic saga of love, power, revenge and freedom [which] promises to be a profound celebration of art, culture, beauty, and Bhansali’s legacy.”

It is also characterized as a "passion project" that Bhansali has dedicated approximately 14 years to developing.

Everything to Know about  Netflix ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’:

Cast of Netflix ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’:

Featuring a star-studded ensemble comprising Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.

Plot:

The show unfolds against the backdrop of complex power dynamics within Heeramandi, located in Lahore (now part of Pakistan). 

The story extends to the broader context of undivided, pre-independence India, marked by the emergence of anti-colonial freedom movements.

A youthful inheritor becomes entangled in conflict and opts for love over inheriting, thereby causing a disturbance in the existing order. 

The narrative also delves into the challenges faced by the art of harlots, or courtesans, as the last remaining connection is subjected to a rigorous trial.

Release date:

Created by Bhansali Productions, the series is scheduled for release on Netflix later in the year, with the exact date yet to be disclosed.

Fans' anticipation on the first trailer:

Netflix's latest offering, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, fans are spellbound with the trailer and eagerly anticipating the first glimpse of this upcoming period drama series.

One wrote, “Fully goosebumps, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is great director”

Another added, “Exquisitive, enthralling saga,got mesmerized by every frame. The efforts put to showcase the perfection is beyond praise. S.L.Bhansali is going to have bang this year. Can't wait to adore the whole series.”

The third shared, “the excitement is real It's like a cinematic treat waiting to unfold”