Updated On: 04 May, 2024 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Heeramandi actor Sharmin Segal has turned off comments on her Instagram account after receiving criticism for her performance in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali series

Sharmin Segal
Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s debut web series `Heeramandi` is currently streaming on Netflix. Set in the 1920s Lahore, the film focuses on the courtesans of `Heeramandi` and their role in India`s independence struggle. While the show opened to mixed reactions there has been unanimous praise for the lavish sets, costumes and jewellery used in the show. Sharmin Segal played a prominent role in the series as Alamzeb, daughter of Manish Koirala`s character Mallika Jaan. Her character is shown to despise the life of a tawaif and aspires to become a poet. She runs away from Heeramandi to her love from a Nawabi family.
While actors like Richa Chadha, Sonakshi Sinha, Shekhar Suman, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Manisha Koirala are being praised for their strong performances, Sharmin has been criticised for her act. In the wake of the criticism headed in her direction, the actress has switched off her comment section on Instagram. Netizens have also credited nepotism for her acting in the series.