Brace yourselves, Heeramandi fans! The sensational series that had us all hooked from the first episode is officially getting a Season 2, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali made sure the announcement was nothing short of spectacular.
Since dropping on May 1, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been on fire! The show quickly soared to Netflix’s Top 10 TV (Non-English) list in a whopping 43 countries, becoming the most-viewed Indian series globally. And let’s not forget, it’s been holding the crown on the India Top 10 list for over a month now. Fans have been going wild, creating reels and posts inspired by the show’s iconic moments – from Mallikajaan and Fareedan’s sharp dialogues to Bibbojaan’s Gajagamini walk and the unforgettable musical numbers.
The Grand Heermanadi Season 2 Announcement
In true Bhansali style, the announcement for Season 2 was nothing short of grandiose. Carter Road, Mumbai, lit up by 100 dancers clad in glittering anarkalis and jingling ghungroos, performing to a medley of Heeramandi songs. As the crowd sang along, the dancers dropped the bombshell news – Heeramandi is coming back for a second season!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali couldn’t contain his excitement as he shared his gratitude for the overwhelming success of Heeramandi. “I’m blessed by the love and appreciation for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” he said. “It’s been a joy to see the show resonate with audiences worldwide, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner than Netflix. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be back with Season 2!”
Monika Shergill, Vice-President Content at Netflix India, chimed in with her excitement. “Sanjay Leela Bhansali has intricately woven magic to bring Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar to life. Watching audiences everywhere fall in love with this series – making it truly their own as a cultural phenomenon – has been hugely energizing and it thrills me to share that we will be back with Season 2.”
About Heeramandi
Directed by the visionary Sanjay Leela Bhansali along with episode directors Vibhu Puri and Mitakshara Kumar, this 8-episode period drama delves into the lives of tawaifs in Lahore’s Heera Mandi during the Indian independence movement. The stellar cast includes Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal Mehta, and Taha Shah Badussha. Get ready to transport to Heeramandi again! A time when Courtesans were queens!
Will Season 2 bring the same magic and drama? With Bhansali at the helm, one can only expect nothing but brilliance. Stay tuned, because Heeramandi is set to make a comeback, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store!
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