Farida Jalal hits back at trolls targeting Heeramandi co-star Sharmin Segal: ‘Maybe that is her ….’
Sharmin Segal’s Heeramandi co-star Farida Jalal has come in her support, claiming that the actress did her best in the series
Updated : June 07, 2024 06:15 PM ISTSharmin Segal’s Heeramandi co-star Farida Jalal has come in her support, claiming that the actress did her best in the series
Farida Jalal and Sharmin Segal
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been the talk of the town ever since it released on Netflix on May 1. From Aditi Rao Hydari’s gajgamini walk to Sonakshi Sinha’s stunning dance moves, the series was appreciated by audiences and critics alike. But actress Sharmin Segal became the subject of constant scrutiny for her ‘expressionless acting’ who was hunted down by trolls, leading her to disable her comment section on Instagram. Now, actress Farida Jalal has come in Sharmin’s defense saying that ‘That’s her capacity, she has done her best.’
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Farida Jalal on Sharmin Segal’s criticism
Speaking about the constant criticism Sharmin had to face, actress Farida Jalal who plays the role of Qudsiya Begum in the series has come in the actress’ support. During a conversation with India Today, Farida spoke about her co-star Sharmin and how she has been subjected to online trolls. The actress said that she is not happy with what is happening online. She added that this is what Sharmin’s capacity is as an actor and she has done her best.
Farida said, “I don’t feel the character needs to be very boisterous and loud, the role was not like that. What were you expecting? Yes, what you thought you needed. It’s ok, why should we be mean to the girl? Be kind, maybe that’s her capacity, just that much. I don’t think the real role was boisterous, it wasn’t. She is a shayara, she falls in love with my bacchha (Taha Shah’s character) and that’s it.”
Apart from Farida, Sharmin’s Heermandi co-stars such as Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha and Shekhar Suman came in support of Sharmin and hit back at trolls.
When the makers of Heeramandi announced the renewal of the series for its second season, the users were quick to express their opinion on the casting of the series and urged the makers to replace Sharmin with Aditi.
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Cast and crew of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar starring Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Saikh, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sharmin Segal released on Netflix on May 1. The series follows the lives of courtesans who sing and dance for the elite and nawabs in Lahore.