It has been a year since Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar premiered, immersing audiences in a world of grace, rebellion, and unforgettable characters. To celebrate the show's first anniversary, cast members such as Aditi Rao Hydari and Taha Shah Badussha have shared their love and gratitude on social media.

Aditi Rao Hydari expressed her appreciation by sharing a nostalgic reel that captured Bibbojaan’s elegance and strength. She wrote, "Heeramandi turns one. Cheering for Sanjay sir our captain! Thank you for the joy, thank you for the love... This is an eternal love story between us!" Taha Shah Badussha, Adhyayan S Suman, and Sanjeeda Shaikh posted identical captions, stating, "Ek saal baad bhi, Heeramandi ka noor utna hi roshan hai Celebrating 1 year of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar," accompanied by a reel on Instagram. Sonakshi Sinha also acknowledged the anniversary on her Instagram Story. Richa Chadha shared a quirky carousel post, thanking everyone involved in the show and expressing her love for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, describing him as a dream and congratulating Moin Beg.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi marked his digital debut and quickly became a global breakout hit. The series showcased his signature grand sets, astute direction, and opulent vision, celebrating Indian culture and heritage while telling a globally resonant story. On its premiere on May 1, Heeramandi shattered records, becoming the most-watched Indian web series in its first week and the second most-watched non-Indian web series worldwide during the same period. It garnered 4.5 million views and accumulated 33 million viewership hours in just seven days. The show secured a spot in the Top 10 across 43 countries and ranked second on Netflix’s Non-English TV List, demonstrating its universal appeal.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar featured an ensemble cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman, each delivering nuanced performances that contributed to the show’s widespread acclaim. Set in Lahore’s red-light district during the pre-independence era, the series explores themes of love, sacrifice, power, and resistance against the backdrop of the Indian freedom movement.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is now working on a romantic drama titled Love & War, which is highly anticipated.