Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali discussed a tense moment he experienced with actor Richa Chadha on the set of his debut streaming series, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar." Bhansali revealed that he reached his limit of patience with Richa when her performance didn't meet his expectations, leading to her becoming upset. He shared in a recent interview that Richa's tears and humiliation in the final shot were genuine.
In an interview discussing an elaborate shot in the song "Masoom Dil Hai Mera," Bhansali recalled that Richa took some time to perfect her performance. "It was a special moment, but her performance wasn't quite clicking," he said. "She was making an effort, but I wasn't getting the desired result." Bhansali admitted to becoming a little frustrated, stating, "You've rehearsed it, but it's still not coming together, you're not in the right state of mind." This led to Richa feeling upset as well.
Bhansali explained that he decided to capture the genuine emotions Richa was experiencing in that moment for the shot. He noted, "The anger on her face was remarkable, a result of our exchange." He emphasised the rarity of an actor embodying the scene's emotion rather than focusing on personal feelings. Despite both feeling frustration, they prioritised the scene's integrity.
