In a thrilling announcement, Netflix, and the esteemed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali have confirmed the renewal of their captivating series "Heeramandi" for a second season. Following its brilliant premiere on May 1st, "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar" swiftly rose to eminence, claiming the top spot in Netflix's global non-English TV rankings across 43 countries and emerging as the most-watched Indian series worldwide.

Bhansali stated his delight at the show's success: “It’s been a joy to see the show resonate with audiences worldwide, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner than Netflix. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be back with season 2.”

The first season delivered viewers to the 1940s, exploring the lives of courtesans in Lahore. The series, featuring Manisha Koirala and Sonakshi Sinha among others, was praised for its rich storytelling and compelling performances.

Looking ahead to the second season, Bhansali uncovered an exciting shift in the narrative. He said, "In ‘Heeramandi 2,’ the women now come from Lahore to the film world. They leave Lahore after the partition and most of them settle in the Mumbai film industry or Kolkata film industry."

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Monika Shergill, Vice-President Content at Netflix India, underscored the cultural impact of the series, saying, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali has intricately woven magic to bring Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar to life. Watching audiences everywhere fall in love with this series — making it truly their own as a cultural phenomenon — has been hugely energizing and it thrills me to share that we will be back with Season 2.”

The announcement was celebrated with a dazzling flash mob at Carter Road in Mumbai. A hundred dancers, dressed in traditional outfits like those in the series, performed to a medley of songs from the show, captivating onlookers and building excitement for the new season.

As fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter of "Heeramandi," Bhansali promises even greater intensity and powerful storytelling in the upcoming season, exploring the courtesans' transition into the film world and their continued journey through music and dance.

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