Renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, during a conversation he reacts to the backlash of Sharmin Segal's portrayal of Alamzeb in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Scroll down to find more details. Published: May 23, 2024 3:53 PM IST By Edited by Acclaimed Indian director and writer made his debut on OTT by making .
This time he was not only involved in directing the film, Bhansali also let the music composition of the period drama with the inaugural of ‘Bhansali Music.’ However, after the release of Heeramandi, netizens appeared to have mixed reactions to Bhansali’s directorial. What caught the attention of the users was the ‘bizarre’ and ‘awkward’ character of Alamzeb played by Sharmin Segal.
Scroll down to find more details. Bhansali on Sharmin Segal’s Backlash On Social Media During a conversation with , Bhansali was asked to give his opinion on the backlash of Alamzeb’s acting. For the unversed, is the niece of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
In the period drama, Sharmin portrays Alamzeb the youngest daughter, Mallikajaan (portrayed by Manisha Koirala). Alamzeb dreams of becoming a poet and falls in love with Tajdar (played by Taha Shah). However, after facing multiple barriers in her love life.
However, her character holds a pivotal position in the period drama. But what misses out on her character is the lack of expression she portrays. Talking to HT, Bhansali revealed how he felt working with her niece Sharmin Segal.
He said, “She kept saying, ‘Mama, I’.
