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Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her experience working with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the period drama series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, known for its mixed reception. She discussed challenges on set, including a scene where Bhansali s direction initially didn t resonate with her due to exhaustion and post-Covid recovery. Despite this, she delivered the desired performance, fueled by her admiration for Bhansali s vision.
Against the backdrop of the British Raj, Heeramandi tells stories of triumph, dignity, female fury, and resilience. It follows a collective of tawaifs, also known as courtesans, who manage a thriving brothel located in Heeramandi, one of the renowned red-light districts in South Asia.
The Cleveland International Film Festival, which took place April 3 through April 13, held its closing ceremony on April 13 at Connor Palace in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, where winners of