Heeramandi: Netflix Spent At Least 33% Of Its Budget On Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Cast Salary; Sonakshi Sinha Earned 2X Than Manisha Koirala – Decoding The Numbers!
Heeramandi is currently the most viewed series on Netflix but do you know the money spent on casting alone? Decoding the numbers!
Heeramandi is currently ruling Netflix as it continues to be the most-watched Indian TV show since its premiere on the platform. Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Manisha Koirala among others, the period drama series is based on the tawaifs of Heera Mandi, a red-light district in Lahore. Do you know the budget spent on Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his cast? Scroll below for a detailed analysis.
Undoubtedly, Heeramandi is one of the most visually appealing shows ever made. Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali brought grandeur to life with enormous sets, gorgeous costumes with impeccable details, impactful dialogues, and strong background music.
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What is the budget of Heeramandi?
As per multiple sources online, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was made on a massive budget of 200 crores. There’s no hiding that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is Mr. Perfectionist. The ace director does not compromise on the grandeur of his sets or reshoots, as and when required.
How much did Sanjay Leela Bhansali charge for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali took home a sum of approximately 60-70 crores for his directorial role. The filmmaker must have worked really hard on the details of his vast production sets, along with directing his huge cast, starting with Manisha Koirala and ending with Shekhar Suman, Shruti Sharma, Jayati Bhatia, and others.
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Heeramandi cast salary
Sonakshi Sinha, who played a dual role as Rehana and Fareedan, was the highest-paid cast member. She was followed by Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, and others. Take a look at the complete list of remuneration below:
Sonakshi Sinha: Rs 2 crores
Aditi Rao Hydari: Rs 1-1.5 crores
Manisha Koirala: Rs 1 crore
Richa Chadha: Rs 1 crore
Fardeen Khan: Rs 75 lakhs
Sanjeeda Sheikh: Rs 40 lakhs
Sharmin Segal: Rs 30 lakhs
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This means about 6.45 crores is the minimum amount spent on casting. One also has to take into consideration the salaries of supporting cast members, including Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman, Jayati Bhatia, Taha Shah Badusha, Jason Shah, Farida Jalal, and others, have not been revealed!
All in all, the least Netflix has spent on Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and casting is 66.45 crores, which makes up a whopping 33% of the total budget!
