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There is a picture on the internet that showed Mumtaz with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Manisha Koirala. The picture soon became viral renewing speculations as to whether Mumtaz is doing SLB’s Heeramandi.
To which the great Bollywood actress said, “Am I doing Heeramandi? That you will have to ask Mr. Bhansali.” She admitted to meeting Sanjay Leela Bhansali. “We did meet in his office and the meeting went well. But it’s premature yet to say if I am doing his Heeramandi.”
She added, “This whole speculation business started when Manisha Koirala posted a picture of us together. But like I said, I can’t say anything on this until Mr. Bhansali makes an announcement.”
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Mumtaz is open to doing a film or a series, however, she maintained that this project might be her last screen appearance. “So I want it to be as memorable for as for the audience. I am aware of the magic that Mr. Bhansali creates with his heroines. Who wouldn’t want to be in his film?”
According to reports, Rekha is in ‘advanced talks’ with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for a pivotal role in Heeramandi. Sources claimed that it was a role especially written for Rekha.
Moreover, there are reports that Bhansali will be pocketing around Rs. 60-65 crore rupees as a directorial fee, the rest of the 200-crore budget for Heeramandi goes into production costs and in paying the actors.
Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Huma Qureshi, and Richa Chadha have agreed to work at reduced rates. The male cast of Heeramandi is now being finalized.