From Kamathipura to Lahore, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Given Gangubai’s story, the set reflected Mumbai of the ’60s. Now, the decor is being changed to make way for a replica of Heeramandi.”

While Bhansali will serve as the showrunner, creator and will direct key sequences, the studio will rope in several directors from their stable to co-direct the episodes. The team is in talks with Madhuri Dixit Nene to play a key role while Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha and Richa Chadha are reportedly part of the project.

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