Heeramandi: Netizens point out goof ups in Sanjay Leela Bhansali web series
Netizens point out various goof ups and errors in Sanjay Leela Bhansali web series. Here's what went wrong.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest magnum opus Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar which has been streaming on Netflix since May 1 has grabbed everyone's attention. The web series is in the news for its lavish opulence, glittery sets and grand depiction of pre-Independent India. The web series consists of 8 episodes that are trending on social media as netizens are busy talking about it. BollywoodLife has a WhatsApp channel which gets you all the latest Entertainment News and web series updates.
Heeramandi seems to be the most awaited web series and is ranking first on Netflix. The show has gained a lot of popularity within no time. Well, some have appreciated the series, while others have criticized it over its historical aspect. Since its release, the show has created a storm on social media as there are a lot of discussions over the historical accuracy and other details that are depicted in the show.
One user wrote, 'Can some History buff throw light on actual #Heeramandi of Lahore to what's being showcased in Netflix series'. Another user wrote, 'Just watched Heeramandi. Found everything but heermandi in it. I mean either you don't set your story in 1940's Lahore, or if you do- you don't set it in Agra's landscape, Delhi's Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840's vibe. My not-so-sorry Lahori self can't really let it go.' Third user wrote, 'To begin with, where exactly is it set? Lake Como? Amalfi Coast? The most evident landmark still visible from every building in today's remnants of Heera Mandi is the Shahi Qilla-Grand Mosque's doom and minarets skyline. If you call it Lahore, show Lahore.'
A look at netizens tweets -
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Only Bollywood can print a newspaper of 1942 in which news of 2022 can be read. #Heeramandi pic.twitter.com/HX4eC0v1BS
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Only Bollywood can print a newspaper of 1942 in which news of 2022 can be read. #Heeramandi pic.twitter.com/HX4eC0v1BS
Muhammad usama (@Usama77509) May 4, 2024
Users even took a dig at costumes of the characters and said 'Bhansali's search should've definitely gone beyond Bridal Couture walks. The courtesan never had the financial security to even remotely afford these jewels. What are these blouses? Saris? Ghagras? Lehngas? Some Punjabi dress maybe? Na, let's go Sabya Sachi on them'.
Netizens even pointed out contention around the language and dialogues that were used in the series. 'If the story is set in 1940s Lahore, it should have authentically reflected the city's landscape, language, #urdu fashion, and atmosphere of that time', wrote one user.
Watch this video of Heeramandi here:
Another user noticed that Sonakshi's character was reading in 1920 which had headlines from 2022 talking about Coronavirus Pandemic. The user shared the screenshot and wrote, 'Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha) is supposedly reading an Urdu newspaper (EP5). Headlines say, 'Warangal Municipal Elections: TRS Distributes Tickets', 'The Launch of a Scheme to Distribute 50,000 Masks by Youth Congress'. And, this is a total give away; 'Self Confidence Helps in Fight Against Corona: Minister for Panchayat Raj, E Dayakar Rao's Advice to Patients'.
Well, despite the flaws and errors in Heeramandi, people have showered their love on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's creation. The film stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Sharmin Segal. The story of Heeramandi is about lives of courtesans in Lahore's red-light district.