Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming web series, 'Heeramandi', features a song titled 'Sakal Ban'. An IG user has pointed out the similarities between its dance steps with 'Padmaavat's song, 'Ghoomar'.
When we talk about elaborate sets, period romance dramas, or poetic aesthetics, one name that immediately pops up is that of the eminent Indian director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali (SLB). Over the years, the filmmaker has directed some of the most visually appealing and gripping stories, like Devdas, Saawariya, Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and many more. Moreover, SLB is gearing up for the release of the period drama, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on the streaming platform, Netflix.
Before the announcement of the release date of Heeramandi, SLB released the album’s first song, Sakal Ban, on the Bhansali Music YouTube channel on March 9, 2024. The song, which was penned by Amir Khusro, has been sung by Raja Hasan and picturised on Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharmin Segal. Sakal Ban beautifully depicts a Sanjay Leela Bhansali creation featuring a larger-than-life set, extravagant outfits and a symmetrical harmonious dance by everyone.
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While most people on the internet have been going gaga over the song from Heeramandi, an Instagram user pointed out a particular similarity between Sakal Ban and SLB’s Padmaavat’s song, Ghoomar, featuring Deepika Padukone. The person said that the dance steps in the two songs are very similar, and it is evident by a look at them. The video clip drawing comparisons between Sakal Ban and Ghoomar has gone viral on the internet, garnering around 2.9 million views. However, netizens do not completely agree with the IG user’s point of view.
One user said, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali knows nothing else. He is the only director who copies his own movies over and over again.” Another one mentioned that Ghoomar and Kathak are different dance forms and wrote, “There’s a big difference in the technique between the two. Don’t forget Ghoomar and Kathak are very different dance forms, one being folk and the other being classical.” A third netizen schooled the user and commented, “Next time you see Bhangra say that it’s the same as the million times it has been done before.”
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Check out the video here.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar will soon be released to the public on Netflix. The web series features Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal in the lead roles. The series would explore the lives of courtesans in pre-independent India in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore.
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