Actress Jayati Bhatia, who played the role of Phatto Bi in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi, commented on Sharmin Segal's performance and criticism that followed her after the series' release. Ever since, Bhansali's debut web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar released online, Sharmin has been singled out for her one-tone performance.