Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha has apologized to senior actress Manisha Koirala for their on-screen rivalry in the Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
Speaking to Instant Bollywood, Sonakshi confessed that she was embarrassed by her own performance and felt the need to apologize to Manisha after watching the entire series.
“I love her… I thought, how dare I? She’s amazing, and that’s the beauty of having such a fine actor in front of you – they give you the boost to do better,” Sonakshi said.
The two actresses played rival courtesans in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed series, which explores the cultural reality of Heeramandi in pre-Partition era Lahore. Sonakshi’s portrayal of Fareedan, a vengeful courtesan, has earned her widespread praise.
When asked about her equation with Bhansali, Sonakshi revealed that she didn’t try to impress him, knowing that good work was the only thing that would impress the artiste.
“I completely surrendered and gave it my best shot. He saw and appreciated that,” she said.
Heeramandi features an ensemble cast, including Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal, among others. Sonakshi’s apology to Manisha Koirala has won hearts, showcasing the camaraderie and respect between the two actresses off-screen.”
