Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' opened to mixed reviews. While the grand sets and costumes were much appreciated, several netizens were left unimpressed with the historical inaccuracies and lack of depth in the plot. The series is set in the 1920s Lahore and traces the journey of courtesans at Heeramandi and their contribution to India's independence. Recently, Money Control published a report o the budget and caste fees of the Heeramandi. 

Not just the sets, costumes and jewellery, but the leading ladies of the show 'Heeramandi' also took home large sum as fees. According to the report, Heeramandi was made on a budget of whooping Rs 200 crore. Bhansali charged approximately Rs 60-70 crore as direction fees.