‘Heeramandi’ director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was moved to tears after witnessing Adhyayan Suman’s 5-minute monologue

‘Heeramandi’ director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was moved to tears after witnessing Adhyayan Suman’s 5-minute monologue

Actor Adhyayan Suman’s riveting portrayal in the upcoming streaming series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has left a lasting impression on the visionary director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who was moved to tears by his performance.

Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Adhyayan recounted how Sanjay Leela Bhansali was deeply touched after witnessing him flawlessly deliver a five-minute monologue. Despite experiencing apprehension and sleepless nights leading up to the shoot, Adhyayan’s father, Shekhar Suman, provided unwavering support and guidance, ensuring his son was adequately prepared for the scene.

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Impressed by Adhyayan’s performance, Bhansali remarked on his sharpness and questioned whether his father had influenced his acting prowess. Adhyayan’s ability to nail the shot in a single take, a rarity even for the demanding filmmaker, earned him admiration and applause from the entire crew.

Shekhar Suman moved to tears upon receiving a call from Sanjay Leela Bhansali praising Adhyayan’s talent, reflected on the emotional significance of the moment, likening it to the presence of his late elder son.

Adhyayan, echoing his father’s sentiment, described a surreal experience where he felt his father’s spirit guiding him through the scene, instilling a sense of urgency and determination to deliver a memorable performance.

As Bhansali embraced Adhyayan with tears in his eyes and applauded his achievement, the entire set of 500 people erupted in applause, marking a touching moment in the actor’s career.

‘Heeramandi,’ a period drama set in the world of courtesans, boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Fardeen Khan, and others. Scheduled for release on OTT platform on May 1, the series promises a captivating narrative enriched by Adhyayan Suman’s compelling portrayal and the visionary direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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