Richa Chadha expresses her gratitude to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for ‘Heeramandi’; says, “a whole lot of love, and a big hug, artist to auteur” |



Richa Chadha has recently expressed profound gratitude to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his praise of her performance in the OTT series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.’ Despite her character, Lajjo, having a relatively short screen presence, Chadha left an indelible mark on the audience, particularly with her captivating dance performance in one of the songs.
In an interview with India Today, Sanjay Leela Bhansali opened up about a moment of frustration during the filming of the song ‘Masoom Dil Hai Mera.’ He recounted how Richa initially struggled to meet his expectations, which led to a tense atmosphere on set.However, the filmmaker highlighted Richa’s resilience and determination, noting that she channeled her emotions and ultimately delivered an outstanding closing dance performance.
Upon hearing his comments, Richa Chadha took to social media to express her heartfelt thanks. She wrote, “Sir said some nice things about me… thank you for these words. Thank you for the opportunity! Every day, I get so many DMs and compliments about that one single, round trolley shot.” Her emotional message continued, “I bottled up my tears and used them in the take, and truly, thank you for whatever happened between us on that final day. A whole lot of love to you Mr. Bhansali, and a big hug, artist to auteur.”
Richa Chadha’s heartfelt acknowledgment reflects her deep appreciation for Bhansali’s mentorship and the opportunity to work under his direction. It also underscores the profound impact that rigorous artistic challenges can have on an actor’s performance and growth.
A few days prior, Richa Chadha had penned a lengthy note detailing her surreal experience working on ‘Heeramandi.’ She described the contrast between her character Lajjo’s grief and her own joy and laughter on set. Despite her role being brief, the spread-out shooting schedule allowed her to collaborate with several brilliant artists, an experience she cherishes. Chadha also took the opportunity to commend the makeup and hair team, whose work significantly contributed to the authenticity and visual appeal of her character.





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