Must-Watch OTT Series: Nowadays, we see something new on OTT platforms not every day, but every week! And some are so amazing that they keep trending for weeks, right? But have you ever wondered which is the most expensive web series made in India? Today, we will tell you about that great series, which created a stir on OTT as soon as it came and ruled the hearts of the people for months. It cost more than Rs 200 crore to make it! Have you seen this great offering?
Every week, something new is released on OTT platforms, which we Indians like very much, and sometimes it also trends for a long time. But can you guess which is India’s highest budget web series? If not, let us tell you today about that special web series, which ruled OTT for months after its release and remained on top of the trending list. More than Rs 200 crore was spent on making this series, and many big stars were seen together.
The series we are talking about came on OTT in early 2024. And the most special thing is that it was directed by a huge and well-known director of Hindi cinema, and this was his first OTT debut! Yes, you got it right, we are talking about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first web series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’. Bhansali is known for his brilliant films. He has made many such films so far, which were made on a big budget and earned a lot at the box office.
Something similar was also seen with his first web series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’. This series was released on Netflix and entered people’s hearts as soon as it was released. For many weeks, this series remained on the top 10 list of Netflix, which was well-liked by the audience.
The story of ‘Heeramandi’ is set in pre-independence Lahore, in which the spirit of the struggle for independence and the Nawabi splendour are shown together. Bhansali has brought that era alive in this series through heart-touching scenes, grand sets and a deep story.
Many great actors were seen in the series:
It was not just a series, but a great experience, in which emotions like love, sacrifice and rebellion are seen. After watching this series, Sanjay Leela Bhansali joined the league of great filmmakers like Raj Kapoor, K. Asif and Guru Dutt. Many well-known and talented actors worked in this series, such as Manisha Koirala, who played the role of Mallikajaan, Sonakshi Sinha, who became Faridan, Aditi Rao Hydari, who played the role of Bibbhojaan, Richa Chadha, who appeared in the role of Lajjo, Sanjeeda Sheikh, who played the role of Waheeda, and Sharmin Sehgal, who became Alamzeb.
Budget of the series and the price of the rights sold:
Apart from this, actors like Farida Jalal, Shekhar Suman, Fardeen Khan, Shruti Sharma and Adhyayan Suman also appeared in essential roles in the series. Each character’s clothes in the series showed their status and personality very well.
Delicate embroidery, silk clothes and heavy jewellery gave a distinct identity to each character. The budget for this series is said to be around Rs 200 crore, which is why it is one of the most expensive web series in India. And its digital rights were sold to Netflix for around Rs 80 crore.
Snehlata Sinha
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