Sanjay Leela Bhansali really likes to include courtesans in his movies. He’s done it with Rani Mukerji in Saawariya, Madhuri Dixit in Devdas, Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi, and now in Heeramandi.
In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, he talked about why he’s so interested in these characters and why he keeps putting them in his films.
Here’s What Sanjay Leela Bhansali Said
Talking about Tawaifs, Bhansali explained, “I feel they are women who have a lot of enigma, a lot of mystery. The courtesan, or the tawaif, or the prostitute… they are different. But they always exude a certain kind of power which I find very interesting to look at… I found that very fascinating, that these women are very interesting. Where they sing, they dance. Where they express themselves; their joy and their grief in music and dance. They understand the art of living, the importance of architecture, the use of fabric, and the kind of jewellery they wear. They are connoisseurs of art.”
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali Explains His Artistic Vision
He elaborated on his artistic vision, stating, “Hum log kya hein? Hum log artist log hain. Usko ap samajhgir bolo, bhand bolo… jo chahe bolo. Mere ko to woh chahiye. I have to create something that is very enigmatic. As a child, all those people that would pass by… mein school mein jaata hu toh ye chehre mujhe fascinate karte he. Waha pe jo ration ki line mein jo chaar middle-class housewives khade hain woh mujhe fascinate nahi karti (Who are we? We are artists. Whatever you might call them, I still need them. When I used to go to school, I was fascinated by those faces. Those four middle-class women in the ration line do not interest me).”
Bhansali also cited his cinematic influences, mentioning iconic figures such as Madhubala in Mughal-E-Azam and Nargis Dutt in Adaalat. He acknowledged the significant impact of filmmakers like V. Shantaram and Ritwik Ghatak, particularly noting Ghatak’s Meghe Dhaka Tara as a major influence on his work.
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About His Debut Series Heeramandi
Bhansali’s latest project, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, premiered on Netflix on May 1. The series features an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Richa Chadha. Heeramandi delves into the vibrant district of Heeramandi, exploring the lives of courtesans and their patrons against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s.
Through this series, Bhansali continues his exploration of the courtesan’s world, bringing their stories to life with his signature blend of grandeur and depth.
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