After a hiatus of 14 years from the screens, Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan makes a comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial venture, the web series ‘Heeramandi’. This series is available for streaming on the OTT platform Netflix and features prominent stars like Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, and Aditi Rao Hydari.
The trailer launch event of ‘Heeramandi’ witnessed an emotional moment as Fardeen Khan expressed his feelings about returning to the screen after such a long gap. He revealed that it had been a significant hiatus for him and expressed gratitude for being part of this stellar cast. He emphasized the importance of the role he received in the series, describing it as perfect for him.
Fardeen Khan stated, “For me, this has been a significant gap. It’s been almost 14 years.
I am very grateful for this opportunity to work with such a fantastic star cast. I couldn’t have hoped for a better chance to return to the screen than with Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali himself.”
The release of the trailer for ‘Heeramandi’ has garnered positive responses from fans, indicating their excitement for the series. Fardeen Khan’s emotional moment during the launch event further heightened the anticipation for his performance in the series.
Reflecting on his role in ‘Heeramandi’, Fardeen Khan expressed that it was unlike anything he had done before and considered it a perfect fit for him. He acknowledged the depth and complexity of the characters written by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and thanked him for the opportunity to portray such a role.
Praising Bhansali’s talent, Fardeen Khan stated
“His characters are very nuanced and complex. No one writes characters like him. He delves into emotions, and he understands them. Working with him is challenging, but when you see all this, you understand it. Now I am getting emotional… I am very grateful for this opportunity and happy to be here.”
Fans can catch Fardeen Khan’s return to the screen in ‘Heeramandi’, set to release on Netflix on May 1st. Alongside him, the series features an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal, among others.