Sonakshi Sinha slams trolls for criticizing Heeramandi's historical accuracy

Sanjay Leela Bhansalirsquos Heeramandi The Diamond Bazaar has been a hot topic since it came out While some people are loving its stunning visuals others are pointing out inaccuracies in its historical portrayalSonakshi Sinha slams trolls for criticizing Heeramandis historical accuracyIn a recent chat Sonakshi Sinha who has a key role in the Netflix series defended it against those critiquing its historical accuracy She emphasized that the creators never claimed it to be a history lesson and clarified that the show is fictionalized In a conversation with ETimes Sonakshi said ldquoWhen did we promise people a history lessonrdquoSonakshi explained that the show takes cues from the actual Hira Mandi in Lahore but stressed that it doesnt claim to be historically accurate She emphasized that Heeramandi is a world crafted by Bhansali Sonakshi endorsed the directors signature visual style highlighting that its exactly what viewers can expect from HeeramandiShe continued ldquoHersquos selling you the idea of a dream and a vision and thatrsquos what hersquos known forrdquoSonakshi highlighted the double standards of critics who praise Netflixs Bridgerton despite its fictionalized portrayal of history yet criticize Heeramandi for its historical inaccuracies She called for fair treatment urging people to appreciate Heeramandi for its entertainment value just like they do with BridgertonSanjay Leela Bhansali opens up about HeeramandiRegarding the love he is receiving from the neighboring country in an interview with Indiewire Sanjay Leela Bhansali shared ldquoThere was so much love that I received from Pakistan people waiting for it anxiously waiting for this to be told Itrsquos a piece that somehow brings us all together when all India was one it was undivided These people belong to us as much as they belong to them I think they belong to both of us and both countries are showing a lot of love for finally the show being made I still feel wersquore all one I still feel that wersquore all connected in so many ways Therersquos a lot of love for people on both sides leave aside a few people would want to create issues mdash but those are not relevantrdquoWhen asked about the setting of the series the ace filmmaker said ldquoThere are things in the characters that connect to people in my work That is why they talk about it A lot of people like it a lot of people donrsquot like it Itrsquos a part of a giveandtake with an audience and filmmaker I donrsquot mind being loved when they give me love and I donrsquot mind quite being criticized when they donrsquot connect to my workrdquo