Aditi Rao Hydari, known for her roles in Bollywood movies, recently opened up about her experience working with renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the period drama series ' Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.' The series has garnered both praise and criticism, with its depiction of certain themes stirring discussions. Hydari revealed an incident during the shoot where Bhansali's dedication to getting the desired performance led to intense moments. She recounted a scene where Bhansali's direction didn't immediately resonate with her due to exhaustion and post-Covid recovery. Despite the initial struggle, she eventually delivered the performance he envisioned, fueled by her respect for his vision.
Challenges on 'Heeramandi' Sets
During a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Hydari mentioned, "That happened during the shooting of the first mujra. We started our shoot with 'Hath hojao,' which was the first mujra I did. I had also just recovered from Covid at that time. By the end of the first day… the costume was heavy and my brain was not taking in anymore… I could see what he was telling me, I could understand it, but the firing wasn’t happening."
Hydari also shared how Bhansali used to tease her for finding it challenging to portray anger convincingly, emphasizing her preference for more subtle expressions of emotion. She recalled a unique incident where Bhansali's storytelling and method of motivating her by foregoing a lunch break enhanced her performance.
"He used to say, 'If I say angry scene, she’ll do one love scene with full Shringar bhav,' about me. And he’s right. For me, to be angry is the most tiring thing, especially the very outward anger," Hydari explained.
he said we were going to shoot this scene and gave everybody a lunch break, except me. He asked, ‘Is that okay?’ I was like, ‘Done’. So I didn’t eat and it really helped me. It kept me on the edge and not soft. So I went back to my van and I just thought about everything that he said. He basically told me a story. I came back and we shot it and it was okay,” she recalled.
About 'Heeramandi'
This collaboration is part of Bhansali's debut streaming series, featuring an all-female cast including Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Sehgal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. The series delves into the lives of courtesans and their clients against the backdrop of the Indian Independence struggle.
Aditi Rao Hydari's portrayal of Bibbojaan, one of the courtesans in 'Heeramandi,' showcases her versatility as an actor. The series set is currently streaming on Netflix.
Challenges on 'Heeramandi' Sets
During a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Hydari mentioned, "That happened during the shooting of the first mujra. We started our shoot with 'Hath hojao,' which was the first mujra I did. I had also just recovered from Covid at that time. By the end of the first day… the costume was heavy and my brain was not taking in anymore… I could see what he was telling me, I could understand it, but the firing wasn’t happening."
Hydari also shared how Bhansali used to tease her for finding it challenging to portray anger convincingly, emphasizing her preference for more subtle expressions of emotion. She recalled a unique incident where Bhansali's storytelling and method of motivating her by foregoing a lunch break enhanced her performance.
"He used to say, 'If I say angry scene, she’ll do one love scene with full Shringar bhav,' about me. And he’s right. For me, to be angry is the most tiring thing, especially the very outward anger," Hydari explained.
he said we were going to shoot this scene and gave everybody a lunch break, except me. He asked, ‘Is that okay?’ I was like, ‘Done’. So I didn’t eat and it really helped me. It kept me on the edge and not soft. So I went back to my van and I just thought about everything that he said. He basically told me a story. I came back and we shot it and it was okay,” she recalled.
About 'Heeramandi'
This collaboration is part of Bhansali's debut streaming series, featuring an all-female cast including Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Sehgal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. The series delves into the lives of courtesans and their clients against the backdrop of the Indian Independence struggle.
Aditi Rao Hydari's portrayal of Bibbojaan, one of the courtesans in 'Heeramandi,' showcases her versatility as an actor. The series set is currently streaming on Netflix.
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