Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus series Heeramandi is the talk of the town. While some are lauding it, others have spotted glaring mistakes. Renowned for his attention to detail, Bhansali couldn’t escape the eagle-eyed viewers who are now abuzz on Twitter.
The Landscapes Not Heeramandi but Lahore, Say Viewers
Though intended to portray Lahore's Heeramandi, the set has raised historical accuracy concerns. Some viewers are mesmerized by its beauty, while others find faults, questioning the pre-independence Lahore setting. A critical voice emerged, suggesting that displaying Agra's landscapes and an array of cultural disparities has disillusioned the Lahori spirit within them.
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A Performance in Fabrication: Heeramandi's Costume Critique
The series' wardrobe, seemingly breathtaking, doesn't reflect authenticity, according to viewers. Bhansali’s research appears to falter here, with users commenting on the inaccuracy of the expensive jewelry and blended cultural attire, questioning the wardrobe choices for both the nobles and the Englishmen.
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Bhansali Misses a Beat with the Music
Music aficionados spot fallacies in the songs selected for the series, stating that period-appropriate Punjabi masterpieces by Noor Jehan or cinematic singers from Heeramandi themselves would have been more fitting, rather than the Sufiana style that was showcased.
Anachronistic Slip-Up: The 2022 News in a 1940 Newspaper
A scene featuring Sonakshi Sinha reading an Urdu newspaper turns out to be an anachronism when sharp-eyed viewers spot a 2022 news article about COVID-19 amidst the period setting — a mistake only Bollywood could manage.
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These are just a handful of the major mistakes we've recorded. Yet, viewers found many more throughout the series. Some criticized the performers for not working hard enough on their Urdu diction, while others dissected dialogues and even compared scenes to other films. Debates continue over the portrayal of Heeramandi, with fans defending Bhansali's vision. See the links below to delve deeper into Heeramandi's world...
