Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sharmin Segal breaks silence on reception of her ‘Heeramandi’ performance

Sharmin Segal’s depiction of Alamzeb in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web-series "Heermandi: The Diamond Bazaar" stirred up a hornet's nest of online debates, with many harshly criticising the actress for her “wooden expressions” and “poor” performance. She was also accused of being “rude” in interviews and branded as a “nepo kid” for being related to Bhansali, her uncle. 

Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens up on Sharmin Segal's performance in ‘Heeramandi’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is credited with bringing out the best performances of his actors, whether it's Aishwarya Rai in “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, Rani Mukerji in “Black”, Deepika Padukone in “Bajirao Mastani”, Ranveer Singh in “Padmaavat”, or Alia Bhatt in “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. His latest release, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has a wide range of actors, from his first leading lady Manisha Koirala to his niece Sharmin Segal.

‘Heeramandi’: Netizens point out historical inaccuracies in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut show on Netflix India, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has opened to mixed reviews. Now, some internet users have claimed historical inaccuracies in the period drama, from how the Lahore locality from the pre-Independence era is depicted to how a couple of elements on the screen get the timeline wrong.

Is Salman Khan a big Anime fan?

Salman Khan's latest fashion choice has sparked speculation that the Bollywood star might be a fan of anime. The actor attended the premiere of the Netflix series "Heeramandi" on Wednesday to support filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who created the series. Khan's outfit at the event drew attention for featuring characters from popular anime series like Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Z.

Fardeen Khan returns after 14 years

Recently, with the announcement of four new characters in the cast of the series, including popular Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan, audiences have received a pleasant surprise with his comeback in particular. Fardeen will return to the screen after 14 years of hiatus.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Heeramandi’ of past era captivates in first look

The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Netflix series, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", has been revealed. The series stars versatile actors Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in pivotal roles, portraying the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India.

Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to reunite after 15 years for 'Love and War'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to helm his upcoming multi-starrer film, "Love and War", featuring the talented trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.

Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 22 years?

Reports also hint that the production has already begun, and fans might receive the announcement of "Inshallah" very soon. 

Sidharth to replace Akshay in ‘Rowdy Rathore’ sequel?

The "Shershaah" star might be donning a new cop avatar in the upcoming sequel of "Rowdy Rathore".

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Sharmin Segal breaks silence on reception of her ‘Heeramandi’ performance

Sharmin Segal’s depiction of Alamzeb in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web-series "Heermandi: The Diamond Bazaar" stirred up a hornet's nest of online debates, with many harshly criticising the actress for her “wooden expressions” and “poor” performance. She was also accused of being “rude” in interviews and branded as a “nepo kid” for being related to Bhansali, her uncle. 

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens up on Sharmin Segal's performance in ‘Heeramandi’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is credited with bringing out the best performances of his actors, whether it's Aishwarya Rai in “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, Rani Mukerji in “Black”, Deepika Padukone in “Bajirao Mastani”, Ranveer Singh in “Padmaavat”, or Alia Bhatt in “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. His latest release, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has a wide range of actors, from his first leading lady Manisha Koirala to his niece Sharmin Segal.

May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024

‘Heeramandi’: Netizens point out historical inaccuracies in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut show on Netflix India, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has opened to mixed reviews. Now, some internet users have claimed historical inaccuracies in the period drama, from how the Lahore locality from the pre-Independence era is depicted to how a couple of elements on the screen get the timeline wrong.

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

Is Salman Khan a big Anime fan?

Salman Khan's latest fashion choice has sparked speculation that the Bollywood star might be a fan of anime. The actor attended the premiere of the Netflix series "Heeramandi" on Wednesday to support filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who created the series. Khan's outfit at the event drew attention for featuring characters from popular anime series like Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Z.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Fardeen Khan returns after 14 years

Recently, with the announcement of four new characters in the cast of the series, including popular Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan, audiences have received a pleasant surprise with his comeback in particular. Fardeen will return to the screen after 14 years of hiatus.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Heeramandi’ of past era captivates in first look

The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Netflix series, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", has been revealed. The series stars versatile actors Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in pivotal roles, portraying the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to reunite after 15 years for 'Love and War'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to helm his upcoming multi-starrer film, "Love and War", featuring the talented trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 22 years?

Reports also hint that the production has already begun, and fans might receive the announcement of "Inshallah" very soon. 

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

Sidharth to replace Akshay in ‘Rowdy Rathore’ sequel?

The "Shershaah" star might be donning a new cop avatar in the upcoming sequel of "Rowdy Rathore".

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: The Master of Grandeur

His films combine operatic language with impassioned desires to create a gorgeous universe that makes you wish it actually did. On the 60th birthday of Bhansali, we take a look at some of his noted works over the years.