Sanjay Leela Bhansali drops Shabana Azmi and Mumtaz's roles from Heeramandi.

Get ready for some exciting news from the sets of the much-awaited series Heeramandi! The legendary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his perfectionism, has made a bold move by deciding to scrap the roles he had offered to the iconic actresses Shabana Azmi and Mumtaz.

According to sources, the roles were brief but significant, and had been specifically written with the two legends in mind. However, when they were unable to do the series, Bhansali made the tough decision to drop the roles altogether, rather than offering them to other actresses.

But fear not, because Heeramandi is still packed with a star-studded cast, including the likes of Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Huma Qureshi, and Manisha Koirala. The series is being shot on sprawling sets that represent a grand kotha, and shooting is taking longer than expected.

But with Netflix fully backing Bhansali and showing no budgetary constraints, it's clear that they have complete faith in the master director's magic. According to insiders, Netflix is looking at Heeramandi as a game-changer in India and is fully committed to the project.

So get ready to be blown away by the grandeur and drama of Heeramandi, and to witness Sanjay Leela Bhansali's unmatched creativity in action. It's going to be a series like no other!