Rekha, Kareena Kapoor & Rani Mukerji In Heeramandi? Sanjay Leela Bhansali Reveals Why He Changed Casts

Heeramandi Casts: After doing hits after hits on big screen, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is trying his luck on small screens as well. While sharing his vision for his upcoming web-series, Bhansali revealed that he originally planned to make the show with different cast set. However, things changed in the last moment. The producer further revealed why he made changes in the cast list. Bhansali revealed that Heeramandi has been in his mind since 18 years. Because of the storyline being expansive, it did not manage to materialise. As we eagerly wait for the release of Heeramandi, let us take a look at what the producer has to say.

SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI REVEALS HEERAMANDI ORIGINALLY HAD DIFFERENT CAST SET

The web series, set to release on Wednesday, was originally planned to feature Rekha, Kareena Kapoor, and Rani Mukherji in the lead roles. However, the same couldn't happen. Indian Express reports Bhansali saying, "This was 18 years ago so at one point it was Rekha ji, Kareena and Rani Mukerji. Then it changed into another cast, then it changed into another cast." Bhansali also revealed that Heeramandi was supposed to be a film but it became so big that the makers had to make it a series.

SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI WANTED TO CAST FAWAD KHAN & MAHIRA KHAN IN HEERAMANDI

Besides wanting to feature Rekha, Kareena Kapoor, and Rani Mukherji in his series, Bhansali also wanted Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in it. Since Heeramandi is set in pre-Independence Lahore, featuring courtesans and nawabs, Bhansali wanted Pakistani actors like Mahira Khan, Fawab Khan, and Imran Abbas in it. Abbas confirmed that he was offered a role in Heeramandi. He claimed, "I did not refuse that, but it was shelved at the time."

After several changes, Heeramandi now features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal, and Shekhar Suman. The show is set to release on May 1at around 1.30 pm on Netflix.