OTT platforms have become a major hub for viewers to spend their weekends binge-watching their favourite shows and series. Every week a new series hits these platforms and while some become a success others do average. Today we will talk about a series that was released a year ago and made rounds among people. The series was directed by an ace director and it was his directorial debut on OTT. The series had over 10 famous faces not only that it also marked some actors comebacks. If you are wondering which series we are talking about then it is none other than Sanjay Leela Bhansalis show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Director SLB is one of the renowned personalities in Bollywood. He has given several hit films such as Padmaavat Bajirao Mastani Bhaag Milkha Singh and more. Coming to Heeramandi it was released on May 1 2024. The series was based on the life of courtesans of Heeramandi in Lahore before Independence. The series was released on Netflix and just after the first weeks release it won audiences hearts. Bhansali brought that era alive in this series through heart-touching scenes big sets and a deep story. The series had a unique storyline. While at one point the plot showed the life of these courtesans in the place on the other hand it also showed their contribution during the Independence fight. With big royal sets classic costumes with intricate embroidery silk clothes and heavy jewellery followed by power-packed performances the series was a delight for the audience. Further it also featured more than 10 famous actors. The main characters of the series were Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan Sonakshi Sinha as Faridan Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbhojaan Richa Chadha as Lajjo Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda and Sharmin Sehgal as Alamzeb. Apart from this actors like Farida Jalal Shekhar Suman Fardeen Khan Shruti Sharma and Adhyayan Suman were also seen in the series. As per reports the budget of Heeramandi was Rs 200 crore which makes it one of the most expensive web series in India. Its digital rights were sold to Netflix for around Rs 80 crore.