Sanjeeda Shaikh's remuneration for her role as ' Waheeda ' in Heeramandi For the unversed, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series, Heeramandi will have eight episodes. Talking about the same, in an interview, the prolific filmmaker added that this was the biggest project of his life. However, if the reports are to go by, Sanjeeda Shaikh was paid a whopping amount of Rs. 40 lakh for essaying the role of ' Waheeda '. The actress reportedly stated in an interview that each of the characters someone ... Heeramandi : The Diamond Bazaar is a 2024 Indian Hindi -language period drama television series created and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Set in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian independence movement, the series explores the lives of tawaifs and their intersection with political and personal struggles under ... Sheikh was last seen in the 2024 aviation action flick – Fighter. Sheikh plays Waheeda in Heeramandi , a courtesan who suffers at the hand of her fate. She was loved and revered because of her unrivalled beauty but everything changes when a scar on her face scars her fate. Now, Waheeda seeks to find redemption beyond beauty. Mumbai, May 1 Actress Sanjeeda Shaikh recollected memories of her playing the character of Waheeda in “ Heeramandi : The Diamond Bazaar” as it completed a year since its release in 2024. Sharing a string of stills of herself from the series on Instagram, Sanjeeda, who starred alongside names such ...