Richa Chadha Gets Emotional As Rekhaji Hugs Her For Her Performance In Heeramandi: ‘My Heart Is Full’

Bollywood actress Richa Chadha was showered with praise and affection by the legendary actress Rekha for her exceptional performance in the magnum opus series Heeramandi during a special screening last night.

The actress was deeply moved by the kind gesture and found herself overwhelmed with emotion, with both actors shedding tears post-screening. Reflecting on the same, she shared, “Receiving praise and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever. I couldn’t have asked for more validation; my  heart is full. There’s a song in the series, which is my solo mujra. For that, I referenced her song from Umrao Jaan, ‘Ye kya jagah hai doston’. She has been my inspiration, my hero, and she’s the definition of what an icon is.”

She further added, “Her kind words and affection towards my performance in ‘Heeramandi’ left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings, really. This is encouragement for me to continue striving for excellence in my craft. She gave me the tightest hug, and that was truly something that left me overwhelmed.” 

Heeramandi promises to be a cinematic masterpiece, delving into the intricate world of courtesans. The trailer for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has everyone gripped with its powerful dialogue and stellar set design. The trailer transports us to a time when courtesans reigned as monarchs. Through the stories of courtesans and their clients, set against the turbulent backdrop of the Indian Independence struggle in the 1940s, the series investigates the cultural reality of the namesake area of Heera Mandi.

The historical drama series transports audiences to a time when courtesans reigned as monarchs. The series also features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh as tawaifs who go from having the Nawabs under their control to finding themselves fighting against English oppression.

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will premiere on streaming service Netflix on May 1. The release date of the much-anticipated show was announced at a drone light show event held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai.