Heeramandi: Aditi Rao Hydari fights for freedom as Bibbojaan in new video; replaces ghungroo with a revolver, watch : Bollywood News

Set in the opulent yet tumultuous setting of Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, promises a story of intrigue, desire, and rebellion. At its core lies Bibbojaan, portrayed by Aditi Rao Hydari. Through a new video where she is removing her gunghroo and replacing it with a revolver, the character's complexity is hinted at—a delicate balance between allure and defiance.

Heeramandi: Aditi Rao Hydari fights for freedom as Bibbojaan in new video; replaces ghungroo with a revolver, watch

Bibbojaan, a courtesan in Mallikajaan's esteemed house, embodies the dichotomy of her world. She is both a symbol of beauty and a harbinger of revolution, wielding her looks as both a seductive tool and a weapon for freedom.

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Manisha Koirala's Mallikajaan exudes power and elegance, ruling over Heeramandi with an iron grip. Sonakshi Sinha's Fareedan, returning to challenge Mallikajaan's authority, injects a sense of urgency and conflict into the story. Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Sehgal bring their layers to the narrative, each navigating their own desires and ambitions within the confined yet vibrant world of Heeramandi.

Set in the backdrop of pre-independent India and as revolutionaries clamour for freedom from British rule, Heeramandi becomes a microcosm of the larger struggle. As the trailer teases, the battle for supremacy within Heeramandi escalates, pitting Mallikajaan against Fareedan in a clash of wills. Yet, amidst the turmoil, there lies a yearning for freedom—for both the nation and the individuals trapped within the gilded cages of Heeramandi.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar promises to be a captivating exploration of power, desire, and the eternal quest for liberation. The series will premiere on Netflix on May 1.