Sonakshi Sinha, who starred in the film Rowdy Rathore produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is once again collaborating with the filmmaker for the upcoming series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The actress, reuniting with the director after 12 years, spoke about their collaboration to a leading news portal.
She revealed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is fond of her, saying, “He has been very fond of me since I worked with him in Rowdy Rathore. He was the producer. Since then, he’s extremely fond of me, and we have been trying to do something together.”
“I feel truly blessed that the director has seen me like nobody has ever seen me before and has presented me in a world like nobody has seen me before. Thank You, Sanjay sir, we really miss you here today. From the entire cast and crew of Heeramandi, we want to say a big Thank You, Sanjay Leela Bhansali,” she concluded.
The series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is a historical drama set in 1940s Lahore, depicting a time when courtesans ruled as queens. The story is a saga of power and betrayal, with Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chaddha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh in leading roles. The series, set to release on an OTT platform on May 1, is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.