Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 02, 2024, 07:46 AM
Heeramandi Web Series: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films reflect his work and his dedication very well. With the film with which Sanjay Leela Bhansali's name is associated, the responsibility of making that film big and spectacular also lies with the makers. One should learn from Bhansali Saheb to work meticulously on his project. Be it the outfits of the stars or the big luxurious sets prepared for the shooting of films. Meanwhile, the filmmaker's upcoming project 'Hiramandi' remains in the news.A glimpse of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Hiramandi', famous for showing historical and unique stories, was seen yesterday. After which the discussions about 'Hiramandi' have intensified. ‘Hiramandi’ will be released on the OTT platform Netflix. But before this series, we want to tell you the history of Pakistan's 'Hiramandi', about which very few people know and Bhansali Saheb is bringing this story in his web series.What is the history of ‘Hiramandi’?There is a red light area in Hallaur, Pakistan, which is known as 'Hiramandi'. Not only this, this area is also called Shahi Mohalla. According to the information received, Sikh Maharaj Ranjit Singh had named 'Hiramandi' after his minister Heera Singh Dogra. Minister Heera Singh had started the grain market here. Before Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar had also mentioned this in his film Kalank.
The courtesans of 'Hiramandi' used to be famous all over the world. However, the stories of love, betrayal and politics that took place in this brothel before partition are still quite famous. Many beautiful women used to live in 'Hiramandi'. Women from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan used to come and live here. However, that period was such that the word 'Tawaif' was not considered dirty nor was it looked at with dirty eyes.During the Mughal period, the women living in 'Hiramandi' were very involved in dance, art, culture and music and they used to display their art only in front of kings and emperors. Times changed and after the Mughals, foreigners started ruling 'Hiramandi'. The shine of 'Hiramandi' started fading under the rule of foreigners. These people changed the meaning of 'Hiramandi' and the foreigners even named the women living there as prostitutes.How much has 'Hiramandi' changed?‘Hiramandi’ is no longer a royal locality like before. Its shine has disappeared with time. Now during the day it is like Aama Bazaar every day. Where people buy the things they need. But with the onset of evening the view here appears completely changed. This area turns into a red light area.
The courtesans of 'Hiramandi' used to be famous all over the world. However, the stories of love, betrayal and politics that took place in this brothel before partition are still quite famous. Many beautiful women used to live in 'Hiramandi'. Women from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan used to come and live here. However, that period was such that the word 'Tawaif' was not considered dirty nor was it looked at with dirty eyes.During the Mughal period, the women living in 'Hiramandi' were very involved in dance, art, culture and music and they used to display their art only in front of kings and emperors. Times changed and after the Mughals, foreigners started ruling 'Hiramandi'. The shine of 'Hiramandi' started fading under the rule of foreigners. These people changed the meaning of 'Hiramandi' and the foreigners even named the women living there as prostitutes.How much has 'Hiramandi' changed?‘Hiramandi’ is no longer a royal locality like before. Its shine has disappeared with time. Now during the day it is like Aama Bazaar every day. Where people buy the things they need. But with the onset of evening the view here appears completely changed. This area turns into a red light area.