Sanjay Leela Bhansali says he won't be able to make 'Heeramandi' again

Sanjay Leela Bhansali stated that he will never have the opportunity to make Heeramandi again.

In a recent featurette posted by IMDb, the 61-year-old filmmaker and his cast discussed their experience of working on a large scale production, emphasizing the significance of costumes, cinematography, and production design.

Bhansali likened the process of putting the show together to crafting three or four sizable films. 

He also revealed that the concept for Heeramandi had lingered in his mind for almost two decades.

The Padmavat director said, “After every film, Heeramandi would come out. But I would say, it’s too vast, it’s too epic to be made into a two-hour film. Finally, the time came and we said, let’s make it into a series, because that will do justice to the vastness of it."

Acknowledging that the production of Heeramandi was a challenging endeavor and one that he is unlikely to undertake again, Bhansali said, “We’ve made it, I’ve enjoyed making it, and I’m thankful to God that we made it."

"It was a very difficult project. Nobody else will ever be able to make Heeramandi again, nor will I be able to make it again, because it happens once,” he added. 

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is streaming on Netflix from May 1, 2024.