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Heeramandi’ Celebrates First Anniversary as a Global Streaming Landmark

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s OTT debut remains a cultural and critical milestone, with cast tributes marking the enduring legacy of the historical drama.

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Image Source: Instagram
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Overview

  • Heeramandi premiered on May 1, 2024, as Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first web series and quickly became a global sensation on Netflix.
  • The series broke records in its first week, garnering 4.5 million views and 33 million viewership hours, ranking second among Netflix’s non-English titles globally.
  • Set in 1940s Lahore during India’s freedom movement, the show explores themes of love, sacrifice, power, and resistance through Bhansali’s signature opulent storytelling.
  • On its first anniversary, cast members like Aditi Rao Hydari and Taha Shah Badussha shared heartfelt social media tributes, celebrating the show’s lasting impact.
  • The series’ lavish sets, intricate costumes, and powerful ensemble performances, including Manisha Koirala and Richa Chadha, continue to be celebrated as benchmarks for OTT storytelling.