This actor was initially rejected by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Heeramandi, was later cast two days before shoot

Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is known for his opulent films like Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and others is foraying into OTT. He is venturing into web series space with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. It is a multi-starrer web series starring Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sharmin Sehgal. Since its announcements, fans have been waiting to know more about Heeramandi and well, the day has come when the trailer of the web series has dropped on the internet. Trust Sanjay Leela Bhansali to add extravaganza to whatever he makes!

Manisha Koirala plays the role of Mallikajaan who is the head of a Tawaifs. Sonakshi Sinha plays the role of Fareedan, Aditi Rao Hydari is Bibbojaan, Richa Chadha is Lajjo, Sanjeeda Sheikh is Waheeda and

Sharmin Segal is Alamzeb. The story in the red light district of Heera Mandi that is Lahore. The series captures the lives of women from the red-light district in the pre-Independence era. The trailer is nothing short of a visual treat with grand sets and gorgeous looking women. But what is powerful is the dialogue delivery of all the leading ladies. Lines like 'Heeramandi mein Angrezon ka nahi… Mallikajan ka sikka chalta hai!' are quite impactful. Sonakshi Sinha as Fareedan shines the brightest in the series. The story is about the war between Mallikajaan and Fardeena for the ultimate title.