Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Heeramandi has been streaming on Netflix, and the show has brought back alive the Shahi Mohalla of Lahore, which was meant for Tawaifs. It has also brought back stories about ...
LAHORE: Pakistan's oldest red light district was for centuries a hub of traditional erotic dancers, musicians and prostitutes ─ Pigalle with a Mughal twist, deep in the heart of the vibrant city. But ...
The first introduction one had with the Heera Mandi of Lahore was through a famous story written by the grande dame of Punjabi literature, Amrita Pritam. It was titled “Shah di Kanjari” or “The Shah’s ...
When exactly was Heera Mandi established is still a question. Many historians claim that the red light area or Heera Mandi was once located far away from the city. Historians say that Heera Mandi made ...
Ever since the announcement of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming star-studded Netflix series on Heera Mandi, based on the neighbourhood located in Lahore, Pakistani celebrities have been up in arms ...
The 8th-century text Kuttanimata (Advice of the Procuress) by Damodar Gupta shows that the Indian subcontinent has a very long association with the concept of courtesans, the best of whom were ...
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the maestro of Indian cinema known for his opulent sets, intricate storytelling, and visually mesmerizing films, is set to embark on a new journey with his upcoming Netflix ...
Recently, Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali annouenced that he is making Netflix series on Lahore’s infamous Heera Mandi. However, Pakistani actor Ushna Shah reacted to news regarding the series ...
While Alia Bhatt has been finalized others in serious consideration or on the verge of finalization are Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Parineeti Chopra, Manisha Koirala, and ...