Actress Aditi Rao Hydari reminisces 'Bibbojaan' as Heeramandi turns one

It’s been a year since Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s "Heeramandi" transported audiences into a world of grace, and rebellion. As the series celebrated its first release anniversary, actress Aditi Rao Hydari took to social media to share her love and gratitude for playing the powerful and poetic “Bibbojaan.”

Sharing a nostalgic reel that captures Bibbojaan’s elegance and strength, Aditi wrote on her IG, "Heeramndi turns one. Cheering for sanjay sir our captain! Moin sir sudeep da, mahesh sir, Chang, kruthi. My byoot collaborators Our champion ad’s, Netflix And the village that made this universe come alive! Thank you for the joy, thank you for the love. It’s the gift that keep on giving. To all of you who made Bibbojaan and all of us a part of your hearts. This is an eternal love story between us!"

In addition to this, Richa Chadha or Lajjo from "Heeramandi" also shared a gratitude note for all those who worked on the show, and those who watched it. "Thank you to everyone who worked on the show and everyone who watched it! thank you @netflix_in , @monika__shergill @tanyabami for backing @bhansaliproductions vision. Love you sir, you're a dream.

A memorable experience and an unforgettable spectacle of a show! Love u dear co-stars, and congrats Moin Beg," Richa mentioned on her Instagram. Richa further posted some memorable glimpses of her iconic role as Lajjo on social media.

Set against the backdrop of the Indian independence movement against British rule in India in the 1940s, "Heeramandi" chronicles the lives of tawaifs of the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore.

Aside from Aditi and Richa, the period series saw flawless performances by Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal Mehta, and Taha Shah Badussha. "Heeramandi" reached the movie buffs on May 1, 2024, and received a lot of love from them.

Meanwhile, a year ago, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar" made its grand debut on Netflix. Marking the first release anniversary, Bhansali reflected on the series’ impact. ”Heeramandi was more than just a show; it was a dream. I wanted to tell the stories of these incredible women who lived, loved, and stood tall during one of the most defining moments of our freedom struggle," the maker said.

"Every detail, every scene, was a tribute to them and to the artists, designers, musicians, and actors who poured their hearts into this world. A year later, the love it continues to receive... it humbles me." he concluded saying.

Bhansali spent years dreaming up the intricate world of "Heeramandi", one he calls “a labour of love of so many beautiful, talented people.”

From sourcing handpicked fabrics in Delhi to overseeing every brushstroke of set design, the series bore his signature attention to emotional and visual depth. From elaborate costume recreations to viral reels featuring Bibbojaan’s Gaja Gamini walk or Mallikajaan’s piercing dialogues, "Heeramandi" has become a fan-fuelled phenomenon. Additionally, Taha Shah Badussha who was seen as Tajdar Balloch also used social media to celebrate it.

Indo-Asian News Service