Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has struck the right chord with the viewers. The Netflix series stars a dream cast, headlined by Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Richa Chadha.
Heeramandi tells the heroic tale of the dominant tawaifs of Heera Mandi in Lahore, who played a pivotal “hidden” role in India’s independence movement against the British Raj. While a Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial will never be without its intricate storytelling and majestic visuals, it’s the powerful ensemble performance by the entire cast that further elevates Heeramandi as a must-watch.
If you’re missing Heeramandi, here are 7 thoroughly entertaining movies starring the cast:
1. Dil Se.. – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
Manisha Koirala commands your attention the moment she enters the scene in Heeramandi as Mallikajaan, Shahi Mahal’s chief courtesan. Besides many other films, the actress proved her magnetic screen presence in Dil Se.. The romantic thriller film is set in the backdrop of insurgency in Assam and is centered on the doomed love story between an All India Radio host and a mysterious woman (played by Manisha Koirala), whom the former feels instantly attracted to. Mani Ratnam’s National Film Award-winning directorial also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.
2. Lootera – Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
