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Here's why Sanjay Leela Bhansali has repeatedly told stories of courtesans
Updated On: 03 May, 2024 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has once again narrated a story centered around courtesans. He had once revealed what attracts him to that sub-genre
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Stills from Devdas and Heeramandi
The name Sanjay Leela Bhansali is now equated with grand sets and costumes. The filmmaker known for his larger-than-life filmmaking style has helmed films like `Padmaavat`, `Devdas`, `Bajirao Mastani`, `Gangubai Kathiawadi` and now `Heeramandi`. His debut series is set in the pre-independent era of India. Set in Lahore, the film focuses on `Heeramandi`, a place known for its rich courtesan and Nawab culture. The time period is set in the 1920s when the fight against British had entered a rebellious stage.
But this is not the first time that Bhansali has dealt with the subject of courtesans in his film. Previously, `Devdas` and `Gangubai Kathiawadi` also had courtesans in central roles. In an old interview with Film Companion, the filmmaker revealed why he centers his projects around courtesans.
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