Ahoy, Bollywood aficionados! Your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, is back with another juicy tidbit from the glitzy world of B-town. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a rollercoaster of drama, as we dive into the latest Bollywood brouhaha!
So, here we are again, my dears. This time, it’s all about the uproar surrounding Sharmine Sehgal and her role in the latest Netflix series, Heeramandi. 🎬 Let’s just say, comparisons were made, and feathers were ruffled. Shall we dig in?
Drama Unfolds: Sharmine Sehgal vs. the Legend of Meena Kumari
Poor Sharmine! She’s been getting trolled left, right, and center for her portrayal of Alamjeeb in Heeramandi. In an interview, she mentioned that she watched Meena Kumari’s classic Pakeezah multiple times to prepare for her role. Admirable effort, right? Well, not everyone thinks so. Enter Meena Kumari’s son, Tajdar Amrohi. 🎭
Tajdar, clearly not amused by the comparison, shot back harder than a Bollywood action hero. He’s not having any of this “Meena Kumari 2.0” business. According to Tajdar, comparing Heeramandi to Pakeezah is like comparing chalk and cheese. "My mother was one of a kind, and so was my father," he thundered. Ouch! 🔥
Bhansali, the Imitator? Tajdar’s Take on Sanjay Leela Bhansali
In the same interview, Tajdar also threw some shade at director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, suggesting that Bhansali is a huge fan of his father, Kamal Amrohi, and attempts to replicate his style in every film. Apparently, Bhansali even visited Kamalistan Studio years ago and touched the ground where Kamal Saheb once sat. Alright, folks, this is getting more dramatic than a Bhansali film itself! 🎥
Sharmine’s Defense: A Tribute, Not a Comparison
Let’s cut Sharmine some slack. She claimed that Meena Kumari was her inspiration for the role, having watched Pakeezah 16-17 times (because, why not?). But the internet can be a cruel place. Trolls have been relentless, accusing her of being expressionless in her performance. To make matters worse, some clips of Sharmine allegedly mistreating her co-stars have gone viral. Not the kind of publicity one hopes for, right? 📱
The Cast & The Future of Heeramandi
Despite the controversies, Heeramandi has a stellar cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shekhar Suman, Richa Chadha, Taha Shah, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. And guess what? The second part of the series is already on the way! Netflix has officially announced it. 🙌
Nisha’s Nutshell:
In Bollywood, comparisons are like sequels – rarely necessary and often disastrous. The moral? Be inspired, but don’t claim the throne unless you’re ready for the crown (and the thorns that come with it).
Until next time, my lovely readers, stay dramatic, stay fabulous! 💋
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Tags: Bollywood, Heeramandi, Meena Kumari, Sharmine Sehgal, Tajdar Amrohi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Netflix, Bollywood Drama
