Alia Bhatt reviews the first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi
The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has arrived as a storm. It left the masses drown in its visually mesmerizing world. Ever since the magnum opus was announced, the audience has…
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2024 · 1:35 pm
UpdatedJune 15, 2026 · 11:05 pm
Reading Time2 min read
The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has arrived as a storm. It left the masses drown in its visually mesmerizing world. Ever since the magnum opus was announced, the audience has been praising the ensemble cast. Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh paint a beautiful picture as courtesans. Sanjay Leela Bhansali hit it again with beautiful canvas and larger-than-life sets of Heeramandi. As people are star-struck with the first look, Alia Bhatt also seems amazed by Heeramandi first look.
After the first look was released, Alia who has worked with SLB in Gangubai Kathiawadi couldn’t control her excitement. The Brahmastra actor took to her Instagram stories and shared the teaser, writing, “Pure magic Can not wait!!!!“
Alia Bhatt shares her reaction on Instagram
Alia Bhatt’s reaction on Heeramandi first look
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt is once again collaborating with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his next epic saga LOVE & WAR. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Moreover, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is the biggest spectacle in digital space that has never been seen before on a massive scale. Taking the first step in the digital entertainment world Sanjay Leela Bhansali is creating a global phenomenon with Netflix taking the show globally.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will streaming on Netflix.
Also read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali talks about his magnus opus Heeramandi; says, “It’s a difficult one, hope we come across with flying colours”
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