Heeramandi: Here’s how much money Sanjay Leela Bhansali charged for Netflix’s period drama

May 10, 2024 Anita Santosh

After nurturing the narrative of “Heeramandi” for 14 years, celebrated Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali joined forces with Netflix in 2021 to bring his most ambitious project to life.

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The series also showcases the talents of Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in key roles.

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This figure surpasses the earnings of lead actress Sonakshi Sinha, who portrayed Fareedan in the series and reportedly received Rs 2 crore for her performance, making her the highest-paid actress on the project.

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Heeramandi: Here’s how much money Sanjay Leela Bhansali charged for Netflix’s period drama

After nurturing the narrative of “Heeramandi” for 14 years, celebrated Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali joined forces with Netflix in 2021 to bring his most ambitious project to life.

The series also showcases the talents of Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in key roles.

This figure surpasses the earnings of lead actress Sonakshi Sinha, who portrayed Fareedan in the series and reportedly received Rs 2 crore for her performance, making her the highest-paid actress on the project.

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