Hindi cinema's most expensive web series, made for Rs..., broke records in the first week of its release by..., name is...
OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5 and more have gained widespread prominence over the last few years. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic struck the country in 2020, the source of entertainment became OTT platforms. While these platforms have various series, movies and docu-series to binge-watch, a series of an acclaimed director was introduced to the platform Netflix last year. It not only marked this director's OTT directorial debut, but also became one of the most expensive OTT series.
The series in discussion went on to become one of the most-watched series in the country, and when it was released, it started trending at number 1 on the OTT giant Netflix. By now, the hints have been enough to understand which series is being discussed, and if not, then let us tell you, we are talking about Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
Directed by ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi was released in 2024 in the month of May. The series boasted an ensemble cast: Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, and Taha Shah Badussha in lead roles. On the other hand, it also featured actors like Shekhar Suman, Fardeen Khan and Adhyayan Suman in key roles. India's Most Expensive Web Series
Do you know Heeramandi has got the title of being India's most expensive web series? As per media reports, the series had a budget of Rs 200 crore. From lavish sets to ethereal costumes, the series is a piece of perfection.
Set in the backdrop of Lahore's Heeramandi, depicting the life of courtesans, the 9 episodes of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series is a beautifully articulated picturisation of a roller coaster with emotional and patriotic emotions.
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