Since its release last month, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has had some great reviews and there has also been some talk about whether it will return for another season.
Within the first week of its launch, the glitzy Bollywood show swiftly climbed Netflix's Top 10 TV (Non-English) list in 43 countries, becoming the most-viewed Indian series globally. The series has since been hovering around the number one spot in the India Top 10 list of the streaming network.
The show continues to have a resounding cultural impact, with fans creating reels and posts inspired by Mallikajaan and Fareedan’s dialogues, Bibbojaan’s walk of seduction, soulful musical renditions of Sakal Ban and Ek Baar Dekh Leejiye, and stunning costume recreations.
The makers of the series said this week that the overwhelming fan love for Season 1 has made ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ an immense success, and Netflix India is delighted to announce that the series will return for Season 2.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali expresses his gratitude for the success of his passion project, saying: “I'm blessed by the love and appreciation for ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’. 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!"
At Carter Road in Mumbai a dazzling flash mob of 100 dancers adorned in sparkling Anarkalis (a traditional Indian gown) and ghungroos (anklets) danced to a medley of songs from the series in a breathtaking celebration of Bhansali’s epic drama. As the audience joined in singing along, the dancers delivered the exciting news about Season 2, leaving everyone in awe.
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Monika Shergill, Vice-President Content, Netflix India, added: “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.”
Season 1 left fans yearning for more. Will history repeat itself? What’s in store for the heeras (diamonds) of Heeramandi? The anticipation will continue to build up until the return of the series complete with the same intensity and powerful storytelling.
