Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s latest web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has received considerable acclaim since its debut on an OTT platform. Praised as another masterpiece from Bhansali, the director’s creative vision has earned accolades. However, a scene in the series has sparked controversy due to a notable error pointed out by netizens.
With a star-studded cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Taha Shah Badussha, Fardeen Khan, and Richa Chadha, the show is set in pre-independence Lahore.
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In a leaked image from episode 5, Sonakshi Sinha is seen reading a newspaper featuring contemporary headlines about events like the Warangal Municipal Elections and mask distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. This discrepancy has drawn criticism, with netizens highlighting the importance of language consultants on set.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic web series Heera Mandi on Netflix is set against the Indian independence/British Raj in Lahore of the 1920s-1940s. Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha) is supposedly reading an Urdu newspaper (EP5). Headlines say, “Warangal Municipal Elections: TRS Distributes… pic.twitter.com/EI44Z61rkt
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Criticism extended beyond social media, with users expressing disappointment in the series. One viewer described it as “cardboard” and questioned Bhansali’s storytelling prowess, while another labelled him a “designer director,” suggesting he’s more suited to Bollywood.
Another Goof-Up In Heeramandi Spotted By A Pakistani Writer
Another notable error occurred in a scene featuring Aditi Rao Hydari reading the Urdu novel Pir-e-Kamil, published in 2004. Umera Ahmed, the novel’s author, humorously questioned the possibility of time travel on her Instagram, drawing attention to the inclusion of a book released after the partition era.
Sharing a picture of the scene in question, Ahmed wrote, “So #PireKamil was written before partition or is Time Travel real? 🙂🙂🙂Interesting.”
She added, “For people asking me the context, it’s a scene from the Netflix series Heeramandi jisme partition say pehle ke Lahore me mojood aik bookstore ka scene dikhaya gaya hai and look in the left book kaunsi mojood hai us bookstore mai.”
Bhansali’s initial intention to cast Pakistani actors Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan also sparked interest. Heeramandi explores the world of courtesans, uncovering the untold tales of Lahore’s red-light district.
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