Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Heeramandi’ nominated twice at Busan Film Festival

Wednesday 04th September 2024 08:21 EDT
 

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has garnered two nominations at the upcoming Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards, hosted by the Busan International Film Festival.

Set in pre-independence India, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ began streaming on Netflix, featuring Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. The series follows the lives of courtesans in Lahore’s Heeramandi district during British rule.

After the successful debut of ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, the makers announced a second season. The series has been nominated for Best OTT Original and Best Original Song for "Sakal Ban" at the Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards.

Bhansali expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s an honour to be nominated for the Asia Contents Awards. I’m thankful to the jury and the audiences for this incredible recognition.”


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