Rewind to the golden age of Hindi cinema, where Shekhar Suman stole hearts and lit up the screen with his magnetic performance in Utsav. Fuelled by passion and determination, Suman soared to new heights, leaving a trail of stardust in his wake. With each role, he captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, earning accolades and admiration aplenty.
Fast forward to the present, where Suman is all set to conquer new horizons with his stellar presence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Set against the opulent backdrop of the British-India era, this epic promises to be a visual feast, with Suman adding his trademark charm and charisma to the mix.
Suman steps into the shoes of Zulfikar, the head of a princely state who staunchly affirms his monarchy's supremacy, remaining oblivious to the winds of change. Netflix recently released a character promo wherein the veteran actor can be seen affirming, "Zulfikar kanoon maanta hai toh bas apne khudke," leaving us intrigued!
Talking about the series, Suman shares, "If you work with the best, you give your best and the best happens. Bhansali is a phenomenon, an auteur, a virtuoso. It's an experience of a lifetime working with him. An accomplished filmmaker with an illustrious career, he is at par with directors like K. Asif, Kamal Amrohi, Guru Dutt and Mehboob Khan. As an actor I'm overwhelmed and exhilarated to be a part of this colossus magnum opus."
As the curtains draw to a close on Suman's illustrious journey from Utsav to Heeramandi, one cannot help but marvel at the depth and richness of his contributions to Indian cinema. With each role, he has not only entertained but also challenged societal norms, provoking thought and reflection in equal measure.