Sanjay Leela Bhansali hasn’t made a documentary on Heeramandi: Shekhar Suman

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's-directorial Heeramandi has been rather well accepted since its release on Netflix. There were however concerns pertaining to the historical accuracy of the show by a certain segment of viewers. Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman who played the role of Nawab Zulfikar responded to the criticism in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. “Lot of stupid people are fussing and obsessing over it, talking about it and questioning the historical accuracy and authenticity and chronology, but Bhansali saab is known for his dystopian sagas. He is known for a world that he creates. He is a master craftsman. He creates his own world and that’s cinema. Cinema should not be questioned, interpretation should not be questioned because that’s his point of view. Take it or leave it. If you start dissecting it… He hasn’t made a documentary on Heeramandi. He has just taken a cue from there,” Shekhar said. 

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A substantial portion of the criticism has come from audiences in Pakistan. “Padosi mulk ke kuch log hain (There are some people of the neighbouring country) who are feeling very jealous about the fact ki inhone kyu bana dia (Why did they make it)? Bhai aap bana lete (You could have made it) and why are you even discussing our Heeramandi? We don’t discuss your films. We don’t even know whether you make films,” Shekhar added. Heeramandi, the red-light area on which the show is based is located is in Lahore, Pakistan.