Sanjay Leela Bhansali: “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” has been immensely loved by the audience across the globe. As much as the show has garnered love from the masses, Sharmin Segal’s performance has sparked some conversation on the internet. As the trolling around her performance heats up, many actors have come forward to support her, and now, her co-actor from Heeramandi, Fardeen Khan, has also raised his voice in her defence.
Sharing pictures from my #Heeramandi look test. These shots landed me the role of #WaliMohammed, & I was beyond excited to bring him to life. From the intricately embroidered sherwani to the timeless elegance of the accessories, pic.twitter.com/1hgXCoP9nx
— Fardeen Feroz Khan (@FardeenFKhan) May 8, 2024
every detail speaks to the depth and richness of the story #SanjayLeelaBhansali was about to tell.
— Fardeen Feroz Khan (@FardeenFKhan) May 8, 2024
Getting into character involved studying the era's cultural nuances, perfecting the traditional attire, and embracing the persona's mannerisms.
In a recent interview, Fardeen Khan said, “I think it’s extremely unfortunate, the whole trolling aspect of it. Everyone has a right to like or unlike someone’s performance but this whole trolling aspect is something that is simply wrong and not done and I believe she has done a very decent job in Heeramandi. She has a very complex challenging role and she was working with some mega talent out there. For me she came across strong and it was a great start for her career and started acting in general.”
Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “ _Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar_ ” is an eight-part series streaming across 190 countries on Netflix from May 1st. The show also featured Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Shekhar Suman and Adhyayan Suman among others in prominent roles.