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As we all know Netflix’s upcoming series titled ‘Heeramandi’ is more than just a title it is a brothel that existed in Lahore, Pakistan from pre-independence but is the story that will be shown in the series really based on a true story?
Heeramandi, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali Netflix series will start streaming on May 1. Let’s find out everything about the upcoming series:
Heeramandi
Heeramandi will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, during pre-independent India. It’s a series about love, betrayal, succession, and politics in brothels (kothas).
Heeramandi: The original place
The place ‘Heeramandi’ was envisioned as an economic hub akin to a bazaar, in addition to housing tawaifs/courtesans, and professional entertainers associated with the royal court.
The area was located near the Taxali Gate and south of the Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is in the cast?
Heeramandi features Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.
Is Heeramandi based on a real story?
‘Heeramandi is not based on a true or real story but yes, parts of the series are indeed inspired by true events.