Inside Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi Set: A Blend Of Mughal Charm And Vintage Aesthetics

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is just a few days away from the release of Heeramandi. The director recently threw the doors open, of the opulent sets, to tease audiences with glimpses from his world. Image: Ishika Motwani

The Mughal aesthetic has a heavy hand to play in how the world of Heeramandi has shaped up - courtesy of the series' pre-Independence premise. Image: Ishika Motwani

Opulence reigns heavy with miniature paintings, frescoes, colonial portraits and filigree work leading the charge. Image: Ishika Motwani

A Shahi Mahal, a Khwabgaah, a mosque, a courtyard, a dancing hall strewn with water fountains and a hammam room largely make up the premise of the sets. Image: Mahesh Limaye

Vintage Teak furniture, also enjoys a prime place amid the carefully-curated aesthetic, sourced from an antique store in Amdavad. Image: Mahesh Limaye

It took 700 craftsmen and 7 months to bring Sanjay Leela Bhansali's expansive vision to life in Mumbai's Film City. Image: X

Heeramandi will be made available for streaming on Netflix, starting May 1. Image: YouTube