Heeramandi: Sharmin Segal invites ire of netizens after saying she took inspiration from Pakeezah

Sharmin Segal sought inspiration from Meena Kumari's Pakeezah

Heeramandi actress Sharmin Segal has been in the eye of a storm. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s opulent show for Netflix has been renewed for a new season, and many do not want Alamzeb in part two. The actress has also been called out by social media for being totally expressionless on the show. Netizens said that Taha Shah was let down by a co-star who just did not match his charm and histrionic ability. Others said that nepotism was to be blamed as she is the niece of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. While almost everyone from Heeramandi 2 cast has been appreciated, netizens have a different view about Sharmin Segal. 

Sharmin took inspiration from Meena Kumari's Pakeezah

In an interview to ETimes, Sharmin Segal has said that she was inspired by Meena Kumari. The yesteryear diva is immortalized in Bollywood history for her work in Pakeezah. Kamal Amrohi’s movie on the life of a tawaif (courtesan) is seen as the blueprint for many films in the genre. Sharmin Segal said she wanted to bring Meena Kumari’s “nothingness” on screen. She said she could not watch Pakeezah at one go but finished it in many sittings. Netizens are absolutely livid if Reddit is to go by…

Netizens angry with Meena Kumari reference

The actress has been called out for her attitude towards her co-stars as well. People just did not like how she behaved with Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Aditi Rao Hydari. The series has been renewed for a new season. Heeramandi 2 will be about the journey of the courtesans in Bollywood. The scene will shift to Mumbai.