Heeramandi Review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's show is an opulent indulgence of ishq and inquilab

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Set against the backdrop of pre-Independence, the multi-starrer positions itself as one of the grandest series ever made in the country

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Heeramandi is the story of tawaifs (courtesans) residing in Heeramandi in old Lahore

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Putting stylised sets and material beauty as the second lead, Bhansali allows Moin Beg's concept to play the protagonist

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Manisha Koirala commands your attention from the first frame. She carries the attitude of a huzoor like a queen

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onakshi Sinha is in her element, blending sass, swag and menace. As Rehana and Fareedan, the actress transitions into a person we've never seen before

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Taha Shah Badussha is a revelation. Handsome, charming and brilliantly cast as Tajdar, he holds the pillars of Heeramandi strongly with the female star cast

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Aditi Rao Hydari is flawless as Bibbojaan who is gentle as a flower but has the fire of rebellion packed tightly in her heart

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Sanjeeda Shaikh as Waheeda has a remarkable graph. Angst, greed and injustice are embedded in her, but that doesn't make her a villain

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Richa Chadha might have a brief role but she's excellent

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The weakest link of Heeramandi is Sharmin Segal. The young actress is put in the centre of the story but she fails to bring out raw emotions

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The show is a slow-burn beauty that commands your attention without consuming your sensibilities

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PeepingMoon gives Heeramandi 4 Moons

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