Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much awaited web series in the year 2024 Hiramandi Was released and received immense love from the audience. Lavish sets, powerful story, and performances by Bollywood's best actresses made this series special. But do you know that 15 years ago there was talk of casting Pakistani actress Mahira Khan in this series?
Mahira Khan with Shahrukh Khan rich man Bhansali has appeared in Hiramandi Was offered a role for. However, due to political problems at that time, she could not be a part of this project.
Interesting story of getting a role in Hiramandi
Friend's marriage became the reason:
Mahira Khan in an interview with BBC Asian Network Hiramandi Shared experiences related to. He told that Sanjay Leela Bhansali was looking for a Pakistani actress at that time.
- Mahira's friend, who was marrying an Indian boy, suggested Mahira's name.
- Mahira said, “I am a big fan of Bhansali sir. I have been respecting his films and creativity for a long time.”
Mahira's arrival in Mumbai:
Mahira Khan reached Mumbai in connection with the marriage. During that time he met designer Moin Baig.
- Mahira told, “I reached the studio wearing a plain white salwar-kameez. A person was looking at me and after about half an hour he asked, are you Madhubala? I replied yes. Then he asked, 'Would you like to do an Indian film?' I immediately said, 'Yes, if it's with Shahrukh Khan.'”
When Mahira met Bhansali
Photoshoot and Bhansali's direction:
- Mahira told that a plan was made to meet Bhansali while she was in Mumbai. However, he was not there. Just a day before she was to return to Pakistan, Bhansali expressed his desire to meet her.
- Bhansali asked Mahira to get the photoshoot done without makeup. Mahira said, “He asked me if I could remove my lipstick. I replied that I did not wear any lipstick. He then said, 'Remove it.' Then I did the same.”
Bhansali enthuses about Heeramandi:
- Bhansali to Mahira Hiramandi Explained in detail about the plot and their roles. Mahira said, “He was very excited that I should be a part of this project. I was extremely impressed by his creative thinking and talent.”
Political problems created distance
When Hiramandi But when the work was about to begin, tension increased between India and Pakistan. Mahira said, “Some incidents happened at that time and due to political problems I could not be a part of the project. This was a huge opportunity for me that I missed.”
Mahira's respect for Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Mahira Khan praised Bhansali highly in the interview. He said, “He is a genius and creative person. Working with him would have been a dream for me. even if i Hiramandi I couldn't be a part of it, but I will always admire his work.”
today's Hiramandi
Released in 2024 Hiramandi Made the audience experience the brilliant filmmaking of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Even though Mahira Khan's name remained associated with this project, her luck could not stop her from being a part of it.
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