The highly-anticipated OTT debut of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” saw a star-studded premiere on Wednesday, drawing attention from various celebrities such as Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan. Recently, a video surfaced featuring Rekha at the screening alongside Richa Chadha. In the video, Rekha affectionately kissed Richa’s growing baby bump, leaving a heartwarming moment captured.
Shared by a paparazzo on Instagram on Friday, the clip garnered positive responses from users, with comments expressing admiration for the warmth displayed in the gesture. Richa Chadha, who plays the character of Lajjo in the series, received praise and love from Rekha after the screening, as reported by Pinkvilla.
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Speaking about the encounter, Richa expressed her gratitude, stating, “Receiving praise and love from someone as esteemed as Rekha ji is a moment I will always treasure. Her kind words and affection towards my performance in Heeramandi left me deeply touched.” Richa also shared her admiration for Rekha, citing her as an inspiration and an icon in the industry.
“Heeramandi,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, boasts an ensemble cast including Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal. Additionally, the series marks the comeback of actor Fardeen Khan. Scheduled to debut on Netflix on May 1, the show promises to be a captivating addition to the streaming platform.