Heeramandi Review & Analysis | Netflix India | Sanjay Leela Bhansali

[@mav1134rick]

Classic Bhansali - Get so invested in showcasing beauty and grandeur that you forget that there is a story to be told. The review is spot on!

[@kushaltiwari3668]

Guzaarish and black did have stories. Dont know what happened here.

[@memyself2364]

@@kushaltiwari3668 Guzaarish was Sooo boring. Only good Bhansali movie was Hum Dil De Chuke.

[@_nishantj_]

Same happened with Padmavat, what a way to show nothingness

[@seedhasaadabhartiya3312]

​@@memyself2364Hum dil de Chuke Sanam and devdas were were sooooo good. Baaki saari movies me to chutiye ko dikhana tha ki iske sets aur ending kitni tragic hoti hai, bewkoof aadmi.

[@nimranadeem9407]

@@_nishantj_ uhm no. Padmavat was a fantastic film. Ya'll are just used to trashy cinema. While i agree with this review, i think his direction is more suited towards films rather than series.

[@vaishnavikhare8596]

For me personally, Alamzeb was the WEAKEST link of the show. She had a sense of indifference in her facial expressions. Portrayed every emotion with a poker face. Sonakshi and Manisha did a fabulous job but the abrupt end of their hostility towards each other just ruins the show

[@ruchiadi]

Same bro! Abrupt ending for most of the subplots. Be it Sanjeeda shiekh's plot or the infamous 'rehana murder file' or Richa Chaddha's plot... Everything ended abruptly.

[@Divya-ht5in]

I agree 💯 ... Even the British people acted 20 times better than her 🤦🏽‍♀️... She was the worst.. The only thing she knew how to do is shy laugh for no reason.. I mean the her expression wasn't even a poker face ... I feel to have a poker face will also require more acting. She had such a lost face . Like someone pointed a gun at her so called lover - Still same expression ! Your finance died - Still same expression !

[@sumeetkumarbordoloi4512]

I felt the same about her

[@dr.strange.10]

Alamzeeb face in whole series 😐😐😐 literally like this

[@vaishnavikhare8596]

@@Divya-ht5in lost face !!! I agree.

[@kartikad5612]

Alam and Taj so called ‘love story’ is the most annoying part in the series, which I literally fast forwarded to get either Manisha Koirala or Sonakshi Sinha on screen!

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

SO BLAND!!!!

[@DDUTTA]

​​@@TriedRefusedProductionsis it bland because of the writing or Sharmin Sehgal's unconvincing performance that the track got ruined?I think you should do a video on how bad actors are repeatedly being cast in premium productions due to the privilege background they come from,it's eventually harming the quality of the products ,I mean sharmin has said she gave 17 auditions for this !!! Even after 17 auditions if someone gives this performance it don't speak well for directors of repute like bhansali or zoya akhtar who supposedly took auditions for the casting of archies

[@farahyeasmin6230]

No their love story was pure and taj was fabulous

[@Naariyal_pani]

I see the Alam's innocence and lack of expressing her love , Alam's face for me depicting bird trying to escape the cage. Taj is a pawn of Sanjay Leela bansali to elevate alam. I agree on that Saina is rare and lucky.. alam wished her escape all the time. I am fortunate to see the history of women chasing their passion that time before independence

[@Naariyal_pani]

Waheeda and Mallika's- cat and God fight - is really true in real time world of jealousy. And people change in fraction of seconds. Especially rleatives😂😂

[@bhaveshchawhan9002]

This series is like the girl in the school who is very beautiful but when starts talking it just becomes boring

[@nottthaticare]

Sonam kapoor 🦦

[@Sadakpemil]

It's not even beautiful bro, same old sets nothing new or beautiful

[@KRISHAN-ho5oc]

Same old sets ??​@@Sadakpemil

[@mr.Max_1.0]

Same happened to me in college. 😂

[@roronoauchiha69]

But she is not beautiful 🤔​@@nottthaticare

[@tejaswinithukral6534]

Except For Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Niece. Everybody acted superbly. 🔥🔥. His Niece can't act for sure. Her love story angle was pulling the story down because of her acting. Straight face in all scenes

[@bakhleeuttrakhand]

Alam zeb was so dead. Didn’t expect SLB to be biased for his own blood and give so much prominence to her. The best were Richa chaddha Sanjeeda and def Aditi. Manisha K made dialogues way too heavy. Sonakshi did her part well.

[@cora.ann.s]

Sharmin Segal (Alamzeb) said in an interview, that Bhansali wanted her to "talk through her eyes" instead of having too many facial expressions.

[@maddysunshine4173]

Yes that girl simply cant act

[@santoshpati3054]

Manisha acted really well...Bhansali gave that heavy dialogue

[@whentheimposterissus8376]

​@@cora.ann.sshe was silent then.

[@meghasinghaniahmu]

Manisha was fantastic! You're wrong! Learn to see films and understand them!

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

My only problem was with Sharmin Segal's casting... That woman didn't have ONE expression on her face which is a must in a Bhansali product either there's enough expression or too much of it but in this case there was none of it they could have had someone like Wamiqa Gabbi she would have nailed the role And I *PERSONALLY* thought that this was Manisha Koirala's show all the way she was the MVP she was the main character

[@wordinaryeardough9016]

Exactly, Sharmin was intolerable to watch

[@nadeerawaas1239]

Sharmin is bhansali's sister's daughter😢

[@TN-pn2jq]

She is his niece. Textbook Definition of Nepotism.

[@dramaticgurl2877]

Totally agree. She looks stunning in every scene and all but the girl has ZERO expressions. Blushing, smiling, crying, sad, happy, she pulled all of these expressions with a poker face.

[@prince4812]

Agreed she have nothing, but she have one thing which no body in the world have Mamu jaan the SLB . Nepotism rocks 🤣🤣🤣 and these rocks SLB throw on himself 🤣

[@Bhruguraj]

Sharmin segal got most screentime , the best song - chaudhvi shab (even though her voice didn't match to shreya ghashal) and ample scope to perform ... still she managed to ruin it royally she said in an interview that she auditioned for this role ... how was she even selected?

[@harikakorrapati8840]

Nepotism

[@Blue_Grass_Girl]

Does not help that she looks as if she is about to fall asleep all the time. Especially in comparison with the other awesome actresses, she is so blaaaand. How can you be so beautiful and so boring?

[@Bhruguraj]

@Blue_Grass_Girl to be honest, i don't even find her that beautiful ... she was only dressed better than other actresses and don't get me started on her voice ... it's so masculine

[@diehardfan1238]

She is the niece of bhansali (daughter of his younger sister) so obviously nepotism was a factor

[@bbblahbblah]

It's not like shreya's voice didn't match her. The problem was she was barely opening her mouth and the lip syncing was sooo off that we KNEW she wasn't singing

[@filmikeedey]

I wonder why no one is talking about Sonakshi, her performance in the series and especially Tiismi Bahein.

[@jahangirhussain1]

Sonakshi did a fantastic job as both Rehana and Fareedan but the way her character suddenly has a change of heart at the end just takes all the fun out of her character just like a house of cards crashing down but that's not Sonakshi's fault. i wish the writers had written her character more coherently like making Fareedan stay cold and evil till the end.

[@QaisarImtiazP]

That song "Masoom dil hai mera" and how Richa performed it, was the highlight

[@omnipresent07974]

I would to differ.. It was seeming a copy of paakizah. Teer e nazar dekhenge..!! They should had made it differently Even sanjeeda song was copiedike Thhade rahiyo

[@ritodey]

Okay so don't hate me here, I feel like using the British and the independence plotline is getting too much here. Like this series could have been more interesting if they just used the Heeramandi politics and how these women navigate through it. There is so much going on but it still can't capture my attention.

[@manmehakkaur2354]

I knoww it felt a bit forced! I was much more interested in the politics and deception of Heeramandi😭

[@elle8786]

I think it could have been used in the background to underscore the struggles in Heeramandi, but having it be such a big part without having it be bigger felt weak. It should have either been the looking presence in the background that you know is there but try to ignore, or just pulled right to the front and maybe had the plot be pro-independence tawaifs vs pro-British

[@aesthete4195]

wait what? That was the only part I loved about the show!

[@meghapoojari1228]

Heeramandi was soooo frustrating to watch, specially the bits of Alamzeb. The characters around her had so much emotions and she just stood there like a rock (or sat there) throughout! What a waste of screentime. The only character that I rooted for till the ending was Ustaad, I wouldn't have been surprised if he became the Huzoor of Heeramandi after independence.

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

Ustad was definitely such a standout. Tajdar and Alam were such a snoozefest

[@TheDeadlyPersuit]

The Ustaad guy has only around 1300 followers on ig and I so vouched for him throughout the show. The side characters of SLB are what steal the show most of the time and same was here. His screen time was much awaited and worth it every single time!

[@whentheimposterissus8376]

Even Aurangzeb would have had a better chemistry with himself than Alamzeb with Tajdar.

[@kashfichowdhry2724]

Alamzeb had a frozen face

[@girishm5880]

For me, Ustaad was the best performer throughout. Every scene ,dialogue,emotions he delivered. Perfectly played.

[@Riya55618]

You missed a very big point, the scene where malikajaan gets raped is when they stop revenging against each other and start revenging against the British because they realized their true enemy was not each other but the Brits and its evident in the line where fareedan says something like “ I wanted to strip her from her pride not honor” and “no woman wishes another woman to get raped” it’s from that episode where the revolution begins. And bibbojaan has been a freedom fighter since the beginning of the show so I disagree with that last line. I think you viewed this series which is based on a feminist movement from a masculine and critical perspective which is why it wasn’t that good to you.

[@sibauchi]

Agreed! I knew SLB always had been sympathetic to his female characters, but this time he seems to have finally connected the dots between patriarchy and imperialism. Cartwright literally calls Malika a nautch girl, directly reflecting the British perception of tawaifs(and their art) as simple sex objects. The series doesn't absolve the Nawabs of their part in the tawaif system or their cowardice, either. The only Nawab who attempts to go against the system (Tajdar) is indirectly killed by his father and the British who wants to keep it that way. Of course the story could have been done more smoothly since Malika was such a powerful villain in the earlier episodes that I wanted to root for her fall but holy shit not like that... oh okay so this is what Fareedan must have felt😅 She also witnessed Tajdar die horribly, so her turn against the British make sense. Bibbojaan is so precious! I just wish there was more of Saima and Iqbal's story and that Bhansali's niece could act even a little bit, Alem was stiff as a board😰

[@divyam1501]

Agreed. Since Fareedan herself survived such brutalities at a young age she would never want Mallika to be brutally assaulted like that. Her intention throughout the show was to defeat her pride. And also when Fareedan saw Tajdar being brutally killed by the British and despite that he never gave away his companions whereabouts, she turned against the British and became patriotic

[@sixteeeeeen]

Exactly. After that scene, they all sort of came to the realisation that it doesn't matter how much they may fight amongst each other. They're all still in the same cage.

[@arsalanhasan2953]

Every character was interesting except Alamzeb who gets the most screen time. Maybe the actress portrayed that character in one tone and it wasn't that boring on paper. Sunakshi, Aditi and Manisha was powerhouse I wish Richa Chadda gave more screen time her character was more like Umrao Jan. Loved that scene when she laughed after her Mujra that was strange yet you completely understood that she is doomed yet she is laughing on herself as well as Zoravar.

[@pragati1238]

the saddest part for me was that her scene was opened so beautifully, focusing on her passion for poetry. After an episode or two the whole passion for becoming a poetess against the odds of heeramandi was just abandoned and all we had was a lovesick girl with no passion whatsoever.

[@arsalanhasan2953]

@@pragati1238 That aspect of her character should have been explored rather her basic and boring love life.

[@hennatewani315]

I partially agree with u. But i feel the tragedy that happened with malika jaan was smthng which shooked all women in heeramandi including her rivals. If british could do this with a powerfull woman like malikajaan wht would they do with a normal woman..hence the abrupt change

[@thechuckleshow2470]

That's the point

[@mg-cx5tv]

But makers could have show it in better way. The whole freedom struggle part came too late and most of the time nothing was happening in the series.

[@thechuckleshow2470]

@@mg-cx5tv Freedom part came late bcs the series was not about freedom struggle, it was about tawaiffs hence their story took the most screen time and it was amazing.

[@srishtisabharwal563]

REKHA would have killed as Mallikajaan. Manisha was beautiful as well.

[@SreyasMalla]

Yep...

[@maddy729]

I agree Rekha would have killed it

[@anamseraj8189]

REKHA WAS MADE FOR THIS

[@VineetKumar-tr1fd]

Manisha had performed mallikajan perfectly

[@sayaneemaaneetgupta]

The role is written for Rekha. I feel Madhuri or Juhi would have been a better match.

[@meghanasundar9672]

Love Jammy's shade: Duo who throw average poetry at each other getting impressed with last words of verses rhyming with each other 😅🤣

[@sweetaniful]

Exactly.. their shayari was so generic, I don't know how it impressed anyone

[@thirst-t2653]

Am I the only person that totally vibes with Sanjay Leela Bhanshali's creativity..be it any creation?...I thoroughly enjoyed it..enjoyed as in understood the serious nuances involved along with the "eye pleasing show"...though will say RajKahini( Bengali version ) had more serious appeal.. Also, must say, after Lootera this is Sonakshi Sinha's best performance...Moral of the story..under the umbrella of best sensitive yet heady director, every person can act and shine.. !!!

[@mazharakhter3588]

I’m here with you I hate how some people just watch shows for technicalities and can’t see beyond that I loved that I could watch a show where every scene looks like a painting and I have to disagree with the people in this comment section as I definitely feel this was one of the strongest story lines he has ever done there is very little plot holes and the music is rich and classical the actresses were brilliant and though Alamzeb could have been better casted I genuinely feel like she didn’t do such a bad job as people are making it seem. This show deserves ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half ⭐️

[@dunyaaaa]

I totally agree with you too. Why must people’s always critic every single element of an artistic creation?

[@nandinishah1709]

I agree, I found plenty of problems with the plot and writing, but overall, it was quite enjoyable. Though I think Sonakshi's best performance was in Lootera.

[@thirst-t2653]

@@nandinishah1709 my bad, I meant Lootera only..the song Ankahee from the movie is one of my major fav till date, besides "Zinda"

[@countryside1037]

yes you're the only one

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Fun Fact: An ad for the Heeramandi x AJIO Collab dropped before the video started.

[@seedeshnair4691]

Bruh same

[@subhu4384]

I see these for every review of the movie.

[@shaunstark1365]

Same

[@akshayoj17]

Same

[@shauryasingh7677]

Same😂

[@bbblahbblah]

To be honest i can understand why sonakshi changes her mind. I mean she says it directly she wanted to ruin her ego but what mallika jan goes through.... I think since fareedan has been through it she didn't want anyone to suffer through it. Some things hurt us more than death...

[@anamseraj8189]

It was Manisha, Sonakshi and Aditi's performance for me ❤ Sanjeeda sheikh was amazing too. I wish Richa Chaddha had more screen time. I think the acting was pretty good in general except the character of Alamzeb. But the writing was weak Edit : I'm still on the 3rd epi so.:3

[@manifest2203]

I simply couldn’t watch after half of the fifth episode.

[@as-hj1et]

Sonakshi and Manisha made the entire viewing experience worthwhile honestly

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

the moment they abandoned even their conflict. I was like huhh. All that build up FOR NOTHING??

[@haidenhill6358]

Damn the nepobaby back to hell

[@Fsinthechat10]

Fair enough

[@manifest2203]

@@TriedRefusedProductionsoh they abandoned it? I stopped watching before that midway in episode 5.

[@nischesharma]

you can watch 2 hours of sanjay max not 6 hours

[@awaraxbhawre1545]

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I've never liked any Bhansali film I've seen. I never get invested in the actual story and majority of the scenes are very monotone and boring. The aesthetic/songs are the only highlight of his films. I remember watching Devdas and admiring every frame, but cringing at Aish and Srk's acting and dialogues. When people say he's overrated, I unfortunately agree with them.

[@indianfan1029]

The problem was, Aish and SRK both have limited acting talent. Madhuri was awesome.

[@awaraxbhawre1545]

@indianfan1029 Yeah that's true. Madhuri delivered the cringe dialogues well and her expressions were really good. Srk and Aish made the dialogues even cringier.

[@trulyyoursish]

i so agree. the only movie i liked was hum dil de chuke sanam. i haven’t seen his very first one though. all his movies are so over dramatized with a shallow story line. goliyo ki leela, khamoshi, bajirao mastani.

[@wordinaryeardough9016]

It was a horrific watch, and the plot line was beyond trash to say the least. Also, Sharmin Sehgal was absolutely horrible to watch because her expressions DID not change throughout.

[@anamseraj8189]

Was she smiling? Was she crying? Was she blushing? Was she feeling betrayed? Guess we'd never know. Her lips making a weird shape throughout, in the name of expression was sooo frustrating. She stopped trying after 2 episodes

[@hijibiji1998]

@@anamseraj8189 🤣 she made the corner of her mouth upwards probably by cosmetic surgery safe to say, this went horribly wrong

[@anamseraj8189]

@@hijibiji1998 that explanation makes more sense. Bolly is going nuts about toxic beauty standards and to pull off SLB beauty standards on top of it can be stressful ig :3

[@niveditabaindoor9401]

This review is so apt! I was so irritated with the Cartwright-Alam end. When one of them has just killed his superior, why would he call her home?! Even the saima becoming a singer was so random. I expected Iqbal to join the movement with nothing else going for him. I loved richa and manisha koirala, they've done a fab job. But the series is just so long! This could have easily been a crisp 3-4 episode limited series.

[@lauraclarke6943]

Alamzeb actress was a bummer, Sonakshi deserved more screen time

[@anusha9518]

Richa chada bhi❤

[@zarlashtkhan3740]

bhansali has really carved an aesthetic for himself just like an artist - you can see a frame and immediately know its a bhansali film - like you would an art piece

[@anonymous0033]

Can i say that i was hoping richa chaddha to be given more screen time. I also personally felt alam zeb was a bummer. A poker face, lack of emotions and a poorly written and executed character. However sonakshi and manisha killlled it also aditi ans sanjeeda. Just wished the latter half could have been a bit more interesting.😊

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

The moment they transitioned the whole thing to a freedom struggle tale, it absolutely disconnected me

[@harikakorrapati8840]

The character that played alamzeb is Sanjay leela bhansali’s niece

[@manifest2203]

Exactly. I could only watch 4 episodes. Even that dragged for me. I only stayed that long for the visuals. Episode 5 I left halfway and stopped watching. The series became unwatchable by then. It’s surprising that I DNF half way through. What a bummer. I had the whole day free yesterday. I thought I will finish it. I hated that Alamzeb character. She was insufferable. And the fight between Fardeen and Mallika became tiresome and silly eventually. Manisha, Sonakshi and Aditi performed so well but the makers couldn’t maintain the momentum of the plot. By that point, it became silly to see these courtesans fighting and screeching about patrons. There are so many more exciting series for me. I moved on to watch Alice in Borderland. Next I am eagerly waiting for House of the Dragon S2 and Bridgerton S3. The Shogun series just aired the last episode last week and that series was epic. I would recommend Shogun to anyone who wants to watch something original right now. Even rewatching House of the Dragon and Bridgerton previous episodes seems like a better idea than watching this.

[@manifest2203]

@@harikakorrapati8840 no wonder.

[@akshayas3848]

Exactly

[@labdhi3]

I wasn’t even mesmerised by the songs as I was in other Bhansali songs. Like you believe that Madhuri is singing Kahe Chhed Mohe, here the actresses just couldn’t portray the depth of the singer’s voice. But Richa Chadda was a surprise - you expect good acting performances from her but here her performance in her song was fab too.

[@Adish_B]

Ustaadji was a combo of varys and peter baelish

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

great observation. I found his character so interesting!

[@sadafrafiq5006]

Loved his character.. 😅😅

[@Adish_B]

@@TriedRefusedProductions thanks for the reply jammy🤡🤡

[@saintsam7397]

Alamzeb will become the best example of nepotism in times to come. anyone couldve done that role better.

[@hermionegranger1096]

I'm so upset Sharmin Segal was given sooo much screentime and did nothing with it. Her expressions were always blank, it added nothing to the screen while the whole series I was looking forward to Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadda, Sanjeeda Sheikh and even Sonakshi who truly impressed me with her performance. I feel like if they gave Sharmin's role to Sanjeeda Sheikh, she could've pulled it off with all the material she would have to work it and she's just as gorgeous. But alas, the nepokid got more screentime and it worked against her. More screentime means you only have to prove your acting skills even further. Really disappointed in the series tbh and hope SLB will focus on the script being just as good as the cinematography

[@manifest2203]

Exactly. I could only watch 4 episodes. Even that dragged for me. I only stayed that long for the visuals. Episode 5 I left halfway and stopped watching. The series became unwatchable by then. It’s surprising that I DNF half way through. What a bummer. I had the whole day free yesterday. I thought I will finish it. I hated that Alamzeb character. She was insufferable. And the fight between Fardeen and Mallika became tiresome and silly eventually. Manisha, Sonakshi and Aditi performed so well but the makers couldn’t maintain the momentum of the plot. By that point, it became silly to see these courtesans fighting and screeching about patrons. There are so many more exciting series for me. I moved on to watch Alice in Borderland. Next I am eagerly waiting for House of the Dragon S2 and Bridgerton S3. The Shogun series just aired the last episode last week and that series was epic. I would recommend Shogun to anyone who wants to watch something original right now. Even rewatching House of the Dragon and Bridgerton previous episodes seems like a better idea than watching this.

[@sadafrafiq5006]

True either sanjeeda or aditi could have played alamzeb with perfect emotions.. and we got sharmin standing blank face all episodes..

[@ahanamarysebastian6801]

The girl who acted her maid was acting better. I have seen her in serial.

[@srabontibandyopadhyay5052]

Honestly Sharmin is not that great looking either.

[@shreyatasnim1791]

She does not fit the visual aesthetic as well.

[@vishnupriyahyd13]

Can we talk about manisha koirala for a second I watched her in dil se and bombay and there's charm and innocence which is so endearing to watch but cut to this film she have such an intimidating Presence And then I remembered of aishwarya rai role in ps2 bollywood should caste vetran heroines and shouldn't stop giving them opportunities just because they got older because their talent clearly deserve more opportunities

[@raja-jl9os]

Karan johar - aliya bhat is also vetran actress

[@samadritamukherjee2826]

Yeah, Manisha was good but I was thinking how Aishwarya would have carried the role of Mallikajaan❤❤

[@samadritamukherjee2826]

@@raja-jl9os😂😂

[@ashwinasharma5529]

SO TRUE!!!! I would have loved to see more of Bibbo, Fareedan, Waheeda and Saima then the love story

[@sadafrafiq5006]

The actress playing alamzeb character really ruined it.. only saving face was bibbo played by aditi..

[@monerkobitafromsusmita8714]

The core story of this series is very similar to Bugum Jaan movie, played by Vidya Balan which was copied from Bengali movie Rajkahini.But as here a bigger production and a famous director involved, it's going to get more appreciation 😌

[@RashminderKaurindia]

I actually created a completely different end for Begum Jaan story as I couldn't digest what was served on the screen. It was such a wasted plot but ever since I made my own ending I felt there was closure and I am glad I did it even if just for myself!

[@nimatamang5457]

Begun jaan was way more better. Additi, Richa and Sonakchi did well though ❤

[@isratsarker7930]

BegumJaan and Rajkahini were directed by the same director.

[@monerkobitafromsusmita8714]

@@isratsarker7930 Hm Srijit Mukherjee

[@monerkobitafromsusmita8714]

@@isratsarker7930 Hm Srijit Mukherjee I know.

[@the9pmshow]

Yrr, I thought you are going to mention Sanjeeda Sheikh. I loved her in the series

[@Ventaru-l8d]

I loved her in Kya higa Nimmo ka 🤣🤣

[@rainakumar2734]

Sharmin segals casting was 100% off putting. If they had cast Sanjeeda in sharmins role it would have been interesting to watch

[@SreyasMalla]

Heeramandi was grand and beautifull.....but boring.. Jubilee is one of the best series which was set in pre independence india....motwane killed it Still one of my favorite Amazon prime webseries

[@pardonmy_existence]

Jubilee is amazing I still remember it but i do wana rewatch it for more easter eggs and references

[@TheMillennialLifestyleFix]

💯💯

[@Lazymath007_]

Jubilee was a terrible series. The story was like a headless chicken not knowing where its going. It keeps going round in circles. Series was tiresome to say the least but yes very visually appealing

[@bhagyashrikhose6511]

Jubilee was outstanding...nonwords to explain how I felt after Watching it...very happy satisfied yet crying for like 5 mins after the series ended.

[@sampritipaul]

Jubilee❤❤

[@TruptiG3591]

The cult of bhansali has gone on for too long. Ok his scope is astounding, his visuals are breath-taking, his design superlative. That's not all a movie is though. After Khamoshi, not once has even a single emotion in any of his films has had any semblance of reality or relatability. And I'm sorry, he doesn't "pull off" melodrama, he just continually doubles down on it. Might work on people who've never grown out of melodrama, or non-indians who can't detect the sheer pretentious inanity of it all. But who else really likes it? Sanwariya was like a parody of himself, and yet the hype continues... If all you're good at is songs and visuals, go make music videos. Good films need honest stories told well. Not just emo wanks and visuals.

[@akashs366]

Sooo so true!!

[@Besties591]

Khamoshi was his best work! And black was next only because of Rani Mukherj, she elevated that project with able support from amitabh

[@3BROTHERS__]

I felt when I was watching "heeramandi" like what i am watching is beautiful....but then it's just that for long time😅

[@puffdaddy4920]

Khamoshi is the only movie of bhansali i loved followed by Black .

[@Divya-ht5in]

My feedback after watching is - 1. It was way to slow placed in beginning 4 -5 epidodes 2. First episode was most boring and dull. Too many filler & unecessary scenes. 3. Acting was a bit too dramatic.. only few actors stayed grounded like Aditi Rao, Tajdar, Saima, Iqbal. But i think that was intentionally done that way. But some actors put too much intensity into trying to be dramatic which was NOT pleasing at all ! 3. Sonakshi actually acted really well ... ✨✨ I think Akira, Lootera was her best performances and this might just be the 3rd best performance. 4. I don't know the actor but the person playing the character Alamzab who was the WORST !! No acting, same expression for every scene doesn't matter sad or happy ... Her face was the same ... The only thing she did was a shy laugh after everything. I literally felt nothing for her. Like thoda glycerine hi de deti usko 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ She has no chemistry also with Tajdar. I am sorry even the British people acted better than her 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Was probably the leasr intresting character. Like the only good thing she did was for 1 min in the end of the last epidode. Thar also SAME dam expression. 5. *But Aditi Rao and the The character Saima, Iqbal, Tajdar, Ustad etc they were the ones that stole the show !!* Their acting went above the roof and was amazing.

[@waleedyaqoob3187]

15:18 💯 agree that's the only reason to make this series.. I am so exited for this series but left with so much desire..

[@shahkarim3394]

SLB is a great illusionist. He knows how to create visual illusion. That’s why all his movies have extraordinary jewelry & choreography. But the story has always been stereotypical

[@danialbaig7533]

Nowadays people love watching south indian films with absurd storied and 0 respect for physics, but are not able to apreciate a masterpiece like heeramandi. The story is subjective, but the sets, the dialogies, the music, the costumes, these elements make this series memorable for the ages. Perhaps a lack of knowledge of the urdu language may be the reason behind people not fully appreciating it. Regarding the storyline, i'll just say that nowadays films with mediocre stories are making loads of money and no one speaks about their stories

[@aayushtiwary6627]

All the naysayers about the Casting on Manisha Koirala can touch some grass now. They didn’t realized her calibre 🔥

[@indianfan1029]

Its so unfair. People like srk and salman who can't act still enjoy superstardom, while a performer like Manisha hardly gets any roles or films.

[@kiranpeter5630]

​@@indianfan1029 I am so happy at least some one said they cannot act

[@sanjanakerkar3172]

I agree with all the points made here except the one where its stated that sonakshis character doesn't need to humanise with her revenge because whatever happened with malikajan was totally inhumane!

[@shibamdas915]

I totally agree with the actor who played Alamjeb, Throughout the series I Was thinking what would have been the reason for bhansali to cast her? such an important character it was.

[@oopsingh]

Nepotism...she is his niece

[@padmaraniupadhye1165]

Alam with zero expressions 😑

[@Dara_107]

Things I liked 1. Set design and music ( I liked the world outside the brothels tbh.. like that’s when the natural visuals shined) 2. Dialogues and delivery (though the male characters like zoravar.. overdid it a bit) 3. Sonakshi Sinha shined (after lootera, I think something I took from the show is she is a good actor limited by mediocre directors), Manisha Koirala and Farida Jalal carried the show 4. The Richa chada arc Things that were mid- 1. The stretchy story 2. Aditi Rao hydari and her intentions ( I just wish they toned down the grey/ dark characters a bit.. I was having a headache by everyone’s cunningness.. and bibbojaan was the only breather😅). I think even Waheedajaan is a tragic case and someone who should have been a larger character. 3. Too many dance sequences Things I didn’t like 1. No setting of story and you don’t connect with anyone from the start, Not the Preindependence circumstance, not the murder, not the revenge :( 2. Alamzeb and tajdar (I am sorry but I didn’t feel anything) and Sharmin is terrible in her role tbh. Like 2 ep for them instead of bibbojaan and Waheeda??

[@garimasharma2660]

Jammy’s initial 1 minute intro lines are exactly what I have felt watching SLB’s movies for so long, for me the stories and performances saved them, everything else was visual spectacle and that’s all

[@ilovemymotherandmyindia3464]

10:40 "who throw average poetry with each other and get impressed", Oh god, I can't stop laughing after hearing this But I actually love this series , all acted really good and the visuals are epic

[@sake-bc5ul]

just finished watching Heeramandi and hopped onto KZbin, and saw that you posted a review, I knew exactly what points you were gonna mention ( except the Preety Zinta part 😆😆) 100% agree with the point about it being so visually pleasing but what else

[@manifest2203]

I think SLB as a director would have failed if not for Deepika. Before that Sawariya bombed at the BO. Deepika’s star power and acting prowess is what made him relevant for so many years. Other than that only Devdas was a success for him, but that isn’t a original plot from him. Gangubai only barely broke even. But Ram Leela, Bajirao and Padmavat were blockbusters.

[@kunalsinghal1247]

SLB movies have always nailed in aesthetics and inter-family stories no matter if the movie itself is super hit or not. Due to this SLB always gives confidence the movie will be visually good with a decent story. Heera Mandi disappointed in the inter-family story which is rare for SLB direction.

[@SandeepMeena79]

Lol. He is the one who made Deepika and ranveer star. Bajirao mastani, rasleela are great movies. And padmaavat is quite ok.

[@kunalsinghal1247]

@@SandeepMeena79 Atleast SLB is guaranteed to make you feel good on some aspects of the movie if not all. We have some useless directors in Indian cinema nowadays who cannot nail one aspect of the movie also in 3 hours! I genuinely feel actors and actresses have come a long way and 90% of them are good in their job. The way actors and actresses get treated after one bad performance, it is about time directors get 3 fold for one bad movie and actors stop getting those.

[@manifest2203]

@@SandeepMeena79 that’s not true. Deepika was a superstar before she even worked with SLB. Starting from Om Shanti Om, she has given hits with SRK. She did Yeh Jawani with RK and Chennai Express the same time she did Ram Leela (her first SLB venture). She is both a commercial and critically acclaimed actress (Piku and SLB ventures). She recently gave two 1000+ cr movies with SRK again. SLB only did Gangubai (200+ cr) with Alia. And this series. Let’s see how he does without DP. Time will tell.

[@SapnaKumari-ui1ed]

@@manifest2203 She was popular but before Ramleela She was just used as a glam doll but in Ramleela She got a very meatier role in comparison to movies she did before

[@Manmohan2507]

Yes Manisha Koirala definitely shines however one cannot ignore the performance of Aditi Rao Haideri... She has also done a great job.. Even with weak story she brings her best

[@preetismahajan5800]

Heeramandi made me want to see Pakeezah, yet again, another time. . What I loved : Bhansali’s beautiful world with the stunning sets, women, costumes, jewellery - I was awestruck & in love!! Manisha Koirala was the true Mallika of this one! What a comeback! Although this was nowhere as “Paak” (pure) as Pakeezah, its still an ode & Bhansali clearly is as obsessed with Pakeezah, as I am : - Alamzeb’s hair in the small urli, taken from Meena Kumari’s iconic shot in the giant-size urli - When Manisha K screams “Qutubuddin” - I could hear Veena’s “Shahabuddin”! Though nothing can match the haunting “aaj hum apni duaon ka asar” & the dance on glass, but SBL had to copy that walking on glass too - Bringing Alam to his home, with relatives sleeping, yet cannot match the OG Uncle voice - “tum yeh bazaari gaali hume nahin de sakte”! Wowwww - what a dialogue!! - Tribute to Rajkumar’s tent on the seaside/lake side (Very Vanyavilas 😊) - The macro shot from top (very Gangubai vibes) with black figures & tonga breezing through it! Outstanding! Richa Chadha’s post death scene & song was the best shot; as per me (Frankly, for me, post this scene, the series nosedived!) - Loved the touch of Asa Singh Mastana’s Heer playing so softly in the background in one of the gambling scenes - Loved that Azaadi song - nice tribute to “hum dekhenge” (Iqbal Bano) What I felt sad about : SLB is the only one who could have tried to make something close to Pakeezah. He attempted it & spent so much. Yet, he failed! There’s no way he can repeat this feat & scale & try again- this made me sad! After the first 2-3 episodes, he was running in all directions. He could not put soul in the romance of Alam & Taj - so so wrong as he is the master of emotion & romance It was tiresome after first 3, it lost the edge. He should have contained it in a 2-3 hour movie! Post that, it drags - I felt more sad than anything else. Too disjointed! Bhansali says he cant see his movies as he’s too critical. He shouldn’t see this one. It’ll make him realise that he had so much going for himself yet he messed it up - “royally”! I feel for him! Aisa mauka phir kahan milega . .

[@NarharyHarpal]

Rap battle in Urdu line was hilarious 😂😂 5:59 😂

[@kalpakd3986]

I am so surprised that he didn't mention Sonakshi Sinha performances great role . She really perform well

[@abhishekbhardwaj8398]

What else can we expect from these so called reviewers who go crazy about cringe worthy KGF, Animal kind of films.

[@danlove12k]

Should’ve cast Rekha as the main lead. She is a specialist in these kind of roles 😊

[@santoshpati3054]

Even Monisha performed really well

[@Vor567tez]

She should hv been the antagonist. Rekha as villainess needs to happen.

[@madhavsharma3787]

I personally loved the series. In the era of shorts and reels i loved how engaging this series was and made me watch in a day. The beauty of the story is still stuck in my mind and omg the dialogues are massive

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I was just happy to see Manisha Koirala and SLB reuniting.

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

she is the highlight

[@mazharulislam5584]

Bhansali's reply to Mean Girls 😂

[@rajlovinglife]

😋😛

[@mohammedazimmapkar7754]

Now we know that Jammy supports Punjab Kings in IPL.

[@joeldubba]

Imagine this: • Aditi Rao Hydari as Alamzeb • Richa Chadda as Bibbojaan • Vijay Varma as Taj • A scintillating cameo by someone like Aishwarya Rai as Lajjo

[@eatwell.e0]

Heeramandi is a profoundly moving series, offering a sensitive portrayal of characters and events set amidst opulent visuals. It's a viewing experience that's truly worth the time investment. Watching this series over the course of two days was a deeply immersive journey for me. Manisha Koirala's portrayal of Mallikajaan is nothing short of inspiring. Her performance is infused with a sense of pride and authenticity that captivates viewers, holding the narrative together with her heartfelt portrayal. She embodies the role of the queen of Heeramandi with remarkable depth and conviction. Sonakshi Sinha's portrayal of the antagonist adds another layer of complexity to the story. Her ability to portray the shades of evil within her character serves as a perfect foil to Mallikajaan's persona. Sinha's character arc, from seeking revenge to empathizing with Mallikajaan and supporting India's freedom struggle, is both smooth and convincing. The supporting cast, including Aditi Rao and others, provide solid performances that enhance the overall narrative. Their contributions add depth and authenticity to the storytelling, making the series a truly immersive experience. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial prowess is evident throughout the series, with his trademark opulence and grandeur shining through every frame. His vision and execution elevate the storytelling, making "Heeramandi" a visual treat reminiscent of his cinematic masterpieces. Amidst the grandeur, the series doesn't shy away from exploring the depths of human emotion. Heartbreaking moments of loss, sacrifice, love, honor, and faith are portrayed with sensitivity, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer. Heeramandi is more than just a series - it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the sacrifices made for freedom. It's a story that resonates deeply, prompting reflection and appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy today. I commend the entire cast and crew for their exceptional work and eagerly anticipate more impactful productions in the future.

[@sagnik20101]

You know when a movie is avg / below par when Jammy starts review with " THE GOOD " 😋

[@snehajog5]

Just a thought that crossed my mind while watching Heeramandi..Netflix ke paas ITNA paisa hai..like ITNA..so next time if you think why Netflix is wasting money on some show or a movie just think about Heeramandi..they have THIS much money so baki chote mote shows n movies is nothing for them!🙂

[@rahulbohra8338]

Yes

[@mousumidhar5287]

The show was carries wholly by Manisha Koirala ,Rcha chaddha and Aditi Rao Hydari . The character of malikajaan was beautifully portrayed ,the set Design, costumes , jewellery was all spot on . I mean the series undoubtedly passed the aesthetics vibe check but did have many loopholes like alamzeb's character, the death of lajjo in just 2 episodes, fareedan not taking complete revenge on malikajaan, freedom angle and to some extent the music scenes.

[@ABCD-lz3ue]

I know I'm going to be ignored but Indian Tv industry which is being ignored from arround 2013. They tried many experiments exculding mytho shows. 1. Shakimaan open ending movie 2. Adventure of Hatim (reboot of 2003) 3. In balveer 2 (time travel) crossover with another show Aladdin and multiverse (incomplete due to covid) 4. Hero gayab mode on ( based on Indian mythology just like Hanuman) 5. Dhruv Tara (time travel love story but only arround 200 episode only) 6. Icchadhari nag nagin shows like Naagin 1&2 (good enough), Nagarjun ek yoddha (best but underrated) and many more

[@azy34]

But in every show they just tried to copy Hollywood nothing original....instead they should try something like Japanese or Korean content

[@ABCD-lz3ue]

@@azy34 agar copy se story, character develop hota hai. I don't think it is bad. And movie, show, anime ke million projects aa chuke hai to koi na koi kahi na kahi se copy, inspire jarur lagega

[@haidenhill6358]

Tuna ya dusra channel ma likha tha

[@ABCD-lz3ue]

​@@haidenhill6358 Ha. Any problem !!!

[@ABCD-lz3ue]

@@haidenhill6358 yes. Any problem

[@KushalAbrol]

4:15: Your thoughts on PZ! I feel you bro! 😊

[@pujasengupta7877]

The first 1 min of the video!! Jammy completely nailed it. It’s like someone is articulating what I exactly thought

[@Fire.12]

The way ALAM shot Cartwright in the last episode is so funny😂😂😂

[@kindofanmol]

This could've been THE show for Indian streaming content to break out globally since Netflix was planning on a proper global release (they even released the teaser on global Netflix channels/pages). But as the release came closer, presumably due to the mediocre screenplay, they decided to release it without much global promotion.

[@vashidhankar1450]

Am I the only one who liked heeramandi and did not find it boring 👀 Just from the trailer and it being a SLB movie I thought I will find it boring and overly dramatic but I really enjoyed it. Agreed that the actress playing alamzeb's character was kind of a dud. But I enjoyed it and honestly binged it lol. Maybe a personal preference because I like when characters are explored in not so rushed manner. The last episode was kind funny though when they all turned into such nationalists. Otherwise great. Also how great is Adiri rao hydari ❤❤❤ and can't forget satto phatto 💖💖🥰

[@harishbilgi]

Why do u speak with headphone on 🤣

[@azy34]

Uske critics ko sun na sake is liye😂

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

When you're editing and you think of what to say in the intro's: there is no time for prep and set up, you just do it lol

[@smitaj2209]

Manisha and Aditi lit up the screen, so did Sonakshi. Then Alamzeb came and threw cold water on that screen 😂

[@AbhishekDubey-fs2hj]

It's a complete travesty with such great actors... SLB is just so self obsessed with his nuance

[@shakkthikannan270]

Ha?

[@divineflu34567]

He was never a good storyteller his main strength is his sets and aesthetic his screenplay is always had been weak only time Slb had substance in screenplay was gujarish..

[@AbhishekDubey-fs2hj]

@@divineflu34567 nope his previous works before gangubai is just top notch... Leave these royal astheticism films even Black and Guzaarish was such beautiful movies

[@divineflu34567]

​​​​@@AbhishekDubey-fs2hjavg.screenplay though even in black which i consider his two of the best movies.gangubai had inconsistent screenplay plus I feel he alwyshowcase scenes which are less important to the story he doesn't know the crux of what's story needs to move forward alia was the best part of movie more than screenplay so i can't say it's his doing his muse was holding the story more than story itself.

[@SapnaKumari-ui1ed]

@@AbhishekDubey-fs2hj Khamoshi was also nice

[@sarveshpandit2470]

While I agree with your review I do think that the core of Heeramandi was the history of appropriation that courtesans had from artists to sex-workers. Our independence struggle has very conviniently eroded the contributions of these çourtesans who actually funded many of the earlier struggles like the revolt of 1857 when all the nawabs and rajas went broke. They are the unsung heroines of the independence struggle. According to me Heeramandi successfully foregrounds that. The series does have a problem in wrapping up its elements and it is not what it should have been but what it is not (in my opinion) is a beautiful series with a hollow story.

[@TriedRefusedProductions]

If the overarching theme and conclusion is to communicate their contribution to the freedom struggle, the abrupt turncoat of characters who were just scenes ago begging for Nawabs to return to heeramandi seems disingenuous !

[@sarveshpandit2470]

@@TriedRefusedProductions I do agree with that.

[@shuddap_]

The series is shit

[@shivangi6478]

@@TriedRefusedProductions it was the last straw of hope before they could surrender themselves to the reality and realise the purpose in their lives in this tumultuous time of India fighting for freedom. It was not disingenuous it was the truth of their existence, and to fight that truth all walls before it first need to be broken

[@salsabilkingshuk9581]

I think only women can truly appreciate this series, most guys wont be able to empathize with the characters and also the visuals are directed towards women. The wardrobe was just perfect.

[@suryamgangwal8315]

So basically heeramandi is like the taj mahal

[@val-schaeffer1117]

Storyline is extremely weak. Same repetitive sequences of scheming, which are also shallow and often illogical. The actress playing Alamzeb can rival stones and woods when it comes to emoting.

[@DharmendraRaiMindMap]

Heeramandi is worse than inheritance tax

[@shellysakhd8798]

The Tajdar and Alamzeb story kinda ruined it all for me. It was so unnecessary and bland! It took frame space from things that were much more interesting that never got resolved. I would've loved to see Mallikajaan and Fareedan lock horns. I wanted to see Waheeda unravel and destroy Fareedan and Mallikajaan. Why does her kid hate her? How does Bibbojaan get into the revolutionary society? What happens with all the Nawabs when the women of Heeramandi join the revolt? What happens to Iqbal? But most importantly, what happens in Saima's story? How does she escape and become a singer?

[@Wildrose_here]

It was for me really painful to watch Sharmins acting

[@Harshal426]

A period drama with women lead characters was a wonderful idea but with SLB chances are that the drama can be felt heavy handed. If you compare it with 'The guilded age' from HBO you will notice the difference. A combination of great set pieces with great storyline

[@manifest2203]

Exactly. I could only watch 4 episodes. Even that dragged for me. I only stayed that long for the visuals. Episode 5 I left halfway and stopped watching. The series became unwatchable by then. It’s surprising that I DNF half way through. What a bummer. I had the whole day free yesterday. I thought I will finish it. I hated that Alamzeb character. She was insufferable. And the fight between Fardeen and Mallika became tiresome and silly eventually. Manisha, Sonakshi and Aditi performed so well but the makers couldn’t maintain the momentum of the plot. By that point, it became silly to see these courtesans fighting and screeching about patrons. There are so many more exciting series for me. I moved on to watch Alice in Borderland. Next I am eagerly waiting for House of the Dragon S2 and Bridgerton S3. The Shogun series just aired the last episode last week and that series was epic. I would recommend Shogun to anyone who wants to watch something original right now. Even rewatching House of the Dragon and Bridgerton previous episodes seems like a better idea than watching this.

[@kohlinoor]

I was so frustrated with how little thought was put to the character of Alamzeb... She's supposed to be an avid reader, obsessed with poetry, and uninterested in becoming a tawaif, and in the FIRST EPISODE has a whole song where she's reading poetry and preening to NO ONE. Removing that scene and having the character writing instead, or reading in a different position (most of the tawaifs have at least one long shot of them lying down aesthetically) would have gone a long way towards differentiating her from her surroundings. Plus if she's actually such a big reader, I'm sure she could do better with her own original work than the Urdu equivalent of Bridgerton's "I burn for you." Even bloody Bridgerton's managed to surpass that.

[@strangerinmylyf]

It was a good movie. I dont understand the hate. Alamzeb was horrible but it a visual treat and portrays womens emotions beuatifully

[@SiaKumarr]

To be honest I expected too much from this series but.. I couldn't even bear the 1st episode and idk why does Bhansali cast his niece as Manisha Koirala 's daughter.. Nepotism 😑

[@vrushalipawar]

I think many current series today focus more on other aspects rather than how the story is. In this case the famous SLB visual treat did it all for Heeramandi. From a story point of view it became mediocre somehow.

[@roshnib7754]

Mrunal thakur would have made magic if given alam zeb role

[@shrads_travel_diary]

4:14 - Priety Zinta 😂 I agree, though

[@Nozarks1]

Fun fact. Heera Mandi was where the king’s illegitimate children went after the king died. The king would usually have the most beautiful women, so their offspring would be good looking, plus they knew the sophisticated ways of the court, so young royals and nawabs went there to learn aadaab.

[@userntavailable]

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, an average cook who garnish his dishes really well.

[@Besties591]

Manisha koirala the only highlight!!! Gorgeous and outperformed everyone

[@beenabhat5749]

Manisha was Superlative ❤

[@saanviverma2817]

the freedom struggle angle makes sense. In reality, Heeramandi courtesans sheilded freedom fighters in their kothas and also gave a significant amount of earnings to freedom struggle members.

[@Faheelasarang]

Yaar Jimmy I wished I saw your video earlier, I was so excited for Heeramandi. I bing watched it today. Total waaste of time, It literally felt like Gangubai and Kalank ka set use kiya hai... I could have lived without watching this series.

[@trulyyoursish]

🧐 but you binge watched it

[@Faheelasarang]

@@trulyyoursish in hopes ki chalo ab kuch acha hoga, ab kuch acha hoga. Alas

[@trulyyoursish]

@@Faheelasarang 😀😀

[@snehalabhute]

Alam played by Sharmin segal had only one expression throughout the series for all the emotions. She smiled, cried, blushed or got scared with the same expression. OMG subtle expression ka matlab ye to nahi ki aap acting hi na karo.

[@itn0687]

Bhansali is the most overrated director in bollywood, other than aesthetically pleasing frames and sets and songs his movies are mostly mediocre

[@shuddap_]

I vomited on Devdas

[@yourlocalbaxter43]

Fatto and Satto took over the ride of making it fun at time. Really a big miss when lajjo and mallikajan crosses rumi darwaza (lucknow ref.) which no way represent architectural style of lahore of 1940s. The dance and music are average unlike bhansali's work. Historically if they really wanted to show independence movement they should have focused on the 1857 revolt and role of courtseans.