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Heeramandi - Gulshan Grover calls Manisha Koirala 'bad girl', here’s what he said in his review

Heeramandi premiered on Netflix on May 1, 2024. Gulshan Grover watched the series at Manisha Koirala's home and here's what he had to say about Sanjay Leela Bhansali's creation.

Nirali Kanabar
May 02, 2024
Heeramandi - Gulshan Grover calls Manisha Koirala 'bad girl', here’s what he said in his review
Gulshan Grover and Manisha Koirala. (Courtesy - X/ Gulshan Grover)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has opened to a thunderous response from critics and audiences alike. The show, starring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Rao Hydari and more, was released on Netflix on May 1, 2024. While audiences and critics have already reacted to the series, Bollywood celebrities have begun sharing their reviews of the OTT show. Gulshan Grover watched Heeramandi at Manisha Koirala's home and shared the review on his official X account.

Gulshan Grover reviews Heeramandi

Gulshan Grover took to his official X account and shared his thoughts about Heeramandi. The senior actor praised Manisha Koirala's performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series. For the uninitiated, Manisha plays the role of a courtesan Mallikajaan in the Netflix show.

"Watched Heeramandi at my dear friend Manisha Koirala’s mkoirala home with friends.Manisha you are FABULOUS & a BADGIRL ! Son Sanjay & me wishing super success to everyone (sic)," his tweet read.

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Manisha Koirala on playing Mallikajaan in Heeramandi

Earlier, in an interview with OTTplay, Manisha Koirala spoke about essaying the part of Mallikajaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi. The actress wanted to bring a human aspect to her role because she is a huge antagonist.

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"Honestly, after discussing with the director, as he has to agree with what you are doing and after you have understood what he's trying to tell, you bring in some elements as an actor. No matter how cruel she is, I wanted to bring a human aspect to her," said Manisha.

The actress added that Mallikajaan is not an out-and-out evil character. However, Manisha felt some human element was necessary for the role.

Heeramandi star cast

Created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi also features Sonakshi, Aditi, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal. The male star cast includes Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman and Adhyayan Suman.

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