Sanjay Leela Bhansali has many times included the characters of courtesans or sex workers in his films. Be it Rani Mukherjee in the film ‘Saawariya’ or Madhuri Dixit in ‘Devdas’, Alia Bhatt in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ or many different characters in ‘Hiramandi’, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has given a different perspective to the character of courtesans through his films. -A different aspect has been presented to the world. Now the star director has told in one of his interviews why he has so much attachment and inclination towards the characters of sex workers. The web series ‘Hiramandi – The Diamond Bazaar’ released on OTT platform Netflix has been a superhit across the world.
Bhansali said – there are many secrets hidden within him
Sanjay Leela Bhansali told in an interview with Galatta Plus, “I think these are women who have hidden many secrets within themselves and there are many layers in their characters. Courtesans or prostitutes… they are all different. -They are different. I am very interested in that power, how they sing, where they express themselves. Their pain is reflected in their dance and songs.”
‘I am attracted to courtesans and prostitutes’
Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “They know the art of living, they know craftsmanship, they know embroidery and weaving, and the kind of jewelery they wear. They are courtesans of art. What are we? We are artists. Call him a fool, call him whatever you want. I have created something which is full of mysteries in itself. Bhansali further said, “I am very attracted to these faces (prostitutes). The four middle class housewives standing there in the ration line do not attract me.
Names of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s favorite films
Sanjay Leela Bhansali also talked about being inspired by Madhubala in Mughal-e-Azam and Nargis Dutt in Adalat. He said that he was greatly influenced by V Shantaram’s films and especially Ritwik Ghatak’s Meghe Dhaka. Sanjay Leela Bhansal’s film Heeramandi – The Diamond Bazaar was released on OTT platform Netflix on May 1. Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha and Shekhar Suman played important roles in the series.
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