The 8-episode series has become a hit and ranked No. 1 on streaming sites. While some were disillusioned with the “glamification” of Lahore, others were more critical of the “historical” aspects of the show.
Since the show was aired, it has aroused heated discussions on the Internet, and netizens have analyzed it historical accuracy and other details described in the play. One The ‘mistake’ in Bhansali’s description of Heeramandi in pre-independence India in 1920. The story is set in Lahore in 1940, or if you are – you wouldn’t put it in the context of the Agra landscape, the Urdu of Delhi, the Lakhnavi costumes and the 1840s atmosphere, I The not-so-regretful Lahore man couldn’t really let go.
Pointing out the show’s geographical inaccuracies, she said, “First of all, where is it exactly? Lake Como? The Amalfi Coast? The most obvious landmark that can still be seen in every building in the ruins of Heramandi today is the Shahi Qilla-Grand Mosque of Doom and minaret skyline.
Clothes also became a topic of conversation. It has been pointed out that there is a clear difference between the lavish costumes shown in the SLB production and the gorgeous avatars of Hira Mandi women in real life. “Bhansali’s search should definitely go beyond bridal fashion. This courtesan never had financial security and could not even afford these jewellery. What are these blouses? Saris? Ghagras? Lehngas? Maybe some Punjabi dresses? No, let’s Go Sabya Sachi them,” she said.
Another noted, “Besides this, it’s very disappointing that after focusing on #clothing & jewellery, with a budget of Rs 200 crore, SLB can’t cut the British #suits properly. Check out #Gandhisuits either It is double-breasted or vested.
A major bone of contention revolves around the language and dialogue in the series. “If the story was set in 1940s Lahore, it should have truly reflected the city’s landscape, language, #urdu fashion and vibe at that time,” one person pointed out.
Another shared a clip from the Pakistani film “Bol” and wrote: “When you have a show or a movie in Lahore, Punjab, and have Urdu-speaking prostitutes, that’s when you’re playing with the language and the mood. Way to switch between!
Another person noted that a newspaper Sonakshi read in 1920 happened to have headlines from 2022 that included topics about the coronavirus pandemic.Share screenshot Sonakshi Sinha While reading an Urdu newspaper, an ‘Youth Congress launches plan to distribute 50,000 masks’ And, it’s a total giveaway; ‘Confidence helps in fight against coronavirus: Panchayat Raj Minister, E Dayakar Rao’s advice to patients’
Meanwhile, another person pointed out another flaw in one of Sharmin Segal’s scenes where she reads a book of Urdu poetry from left to right instead of right to left. “I think the two best scenes in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Met Gala were when sher-o-shayari-loving Alamzeb read/flips Ur from the left Dudu books, jaisay English ka koi afsana pad rahi ho,” one netizen commented.
Another fan noticed that Umera Ahmed’s famous novel Pir-e-Kami also featured in the pre-independence drama. There was an error in the books the team selected.
Despite its flaws, many praised Bhansali’s creation for its powerful dialogues and themes of female empowerment. Others marveled at the visuals, saying: “This is a visually stunning series, arguably the best made in India to date.” Plus the film’s leading ladies Manisha Koirala, So Powerful performances by Nash Sinha and Rich Chadha, Aditi Rao HydariSanjeeda Shaikh and Sharmin Segal.
Set in pre-independence India, the series delves into the lives of prostitutes in Lahore’s red light district, providing a glimpse into a bygone era.
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