Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series ‘Heeramandi’ has been released on Netflix today i.e. 1st May. This series stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Sehgal and Sanjeeda Sheikh. Apart from this, the series also stars Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman and Taha Shah Badusha.
India’s most expensive web series
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has made his OTT debut with ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’. ‘Heeramandi’, made in the red light area of Lahore, is India’s most expensive web series. According to reports, Netflix has spent around Rs 200 crore on this series. Today we will talk about how much money Sanjay Leela Bhansali has charged for this series. Also, what is the fee charged by the entire star cast from Manisha to Sonakshi.
How much money did Sanjay Leela Bhansali charge for ‘Heeramandi’?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the most brilliant filmmaker and director of the film industry. According to reports, Bhansali, known for blockbuster films like Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Padmavat and Gangubai Kathiawadi, has charged Rs 60 to 65 crore to make ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.
Fees of entire star cast from Manisha to Sonakshi
According to reports, Sonakshi Sinha is the highest paid actress in ‘Heeramandi’. The actress seen as Fardeen has taken Rs 2 crore. With this, Sonakshi has become the highest paid actress. Apart from this, Manisha Koirala has charged Rs 1 crore, Aditi Rao Hydari has earned between Rs 1 to 1.5 crore, Richa Chadha has charged Rs 1 crore, while Sanjeeda Shaikh has charged Rs 40 lakh.
Web series based on the life of courtesans
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series ‘Heeramandi’ has been in the headlines for quite some time now. Bhansali’s wish of making a film on this subject for almost 15 years has been fulfilled with the release of Heeramandi on May 1. This web series of 8 episodes is based on the lives of the courtesans of the red light area of Lahore, Pakistan.