Aditi Rao Hydari stole everyone’s heart with her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new series, Heeramandi. She plays a courtesan named Bibbojaan who becomes a brave fighter for freedom. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Aditi talked about her exciting experience filming the series.
When asked about any challenging scenes, Aditi shared, “I was really worried about my two mujras. Even though I’ve danced since I was a kid and learned Bharatnatyam, mujra was something completely new. It’s a dance style that requires a lot of skill, especially when taught by someone as detailed as Sanjay Leela Bhansali.”
She also mentioned that for the important scenes where she delivers powerful speeches, Bhansali asked her to skip meals for a day. “Being a little hungry actually helped me perform better. He joked that when I eat, my speeches might seem more like romantic scenes,” she laughed.
The series is set during the time of the Indian independence movement and shows the struggle between the courtesans in Heeramandi, Lahore, and British officials. It features a talented cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, and Fardeen Khan. Excitingly, a second season is already in the planning stages!
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