Richa Chadha, who is gearing up for the upcoming series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, draws inspiration from Meena Kumari's iconic performances for her role as Lajjo. Meena Kumari's portrayal in 'Pakeezah' shaped Richa's character as a captivating courtesan.
"Carefully observing, learning from and taking lessons from Meena Kumari ji's character in Pakeezah was a truly enriching and deeply transforming experience for me ahead of shooting for Heeramandi. In the movie Pakezah, Meena Kumari's character has a certain tragic depth and complexity that resonated with Lajjo, the character that I play in the show. I worked on the voice and diction, while studying Meenaji's work, to the point of imitation sometimes. I felt like I was walking in the footsteps of a cinematic legend, and it was an honour to pay tribute to Meena Kumari ji through my portrayal of Lajjo," she said, according to a statement.
The trailer sets the stage for 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' a sweeping saga set amidst the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s. Promising an epic tale of love, power, revenge, and freedom, the series explores the cultural intricacies of Heeramandi through the lives of courtesans and their patrons.
