Sonakshi bagged the role of one of the protagonists in Heera Mandi. The source also opened up about how Sonakshi’s father, Shatrughan Sinha, has been keen about her working with the Padmavat director. Sonakshi has earlier worked in Bhansali production Rowdy Rathod.
Reportedly, the Kalank actor will hop on to some Kathak lessons for her role in Bhansali’s magnum opus. Moreover, the dance sequence in the upcoming film will be much different from those seen in Umrao Jaan or Pakeezah. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is also closely working on the music and dances in the film as he wants them to be one of their own kind. Heera Mandi, also known as Shahi Mohallah, is a red light area based in Lahore. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film of the same name will reportedly focus on the red light area’s culture and the lives of its sex workers. The film, whose theme is much similar to Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi, will have a different storyline. Heera Mandi explores the life of sex workers residing in Lahore while Gangubai Kathiawadi focuses on the life of a brothel owner of the same name. Vibhu Puri, who has earlier worked closely with Bhansali, will direct this upcoming film. As per the same report, Bhansali, in December 2021, has joined hands with the OTT giant Netflix for the film.
