Heeramandi - Adhyayan Suman was initially rejected for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web show; here's what happened next

Adhyayan Suman's look from Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was recently unveiled on social media. The actor will be seen playing the role of Zorawar Ali Khan, a wealthy and arrogant nawab whose actions are solely guided by self-interest. While Adhyayan is now an integral part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web show, it wasn't the case earlier. The actor was rejected in the audition phase of Heeramandi. How did he eventually come on board for Heeramandi? Let's find out...

Adhyayan Suman recalls being rejected for Heeramandi

In an interview with News18, Adhyayan Suman recalled he auditioned for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar while he was celebrating his parents' wedding anniversary in the Himalayas. The actor made his audition clip while he was seated in a car and sent the tape. Unfortunately, the actor did not get the role. Adhyayan was 'extremely disappointed' as things didn't work out for him.

Are you wondering what happened next? Adhyayan revealed, "The shoot of Heeramandi started with the other characters. Two days before they were supposed to start shoot with the actor who was supposed to play Zorawar, he was suddenly asked to leave and I was brought in. It’s just outstanding how it all happened."

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Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar cast and release date

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar boasts an ensemble and talented star cast. The actresses of this web show include Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharmin Sehgal among others.

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On the other hand, the male star cast of SLB's show includes Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman and Taha Shah Badussha. The filmmaker backed this series under his production venture, Bhansali Productions. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is all set for an OTT premiere on Netflix on May 1, 2024. 

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