MUMBAI: Actor Astha Mittal, a beautiful theatre personality from Ghaziabad, recently saw into the world of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s cinema heeramandi streaming on Netflix. The actress portrays the character of Huma/Humeira, a trusted companion of Sonakshi Sinha's character, Fareedan in Heeramandi. As Huma shadows Fareedan she is not only associated in the intricate web of schemes but also becomes instrumental in unfolding certain key turning points within the narrative of these 8 episodic web series.

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Astha’s dream of experiencing and collaborating with her dream director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been fulfilled. She recalled Bhansali's insightful direction, including a memorable moment where he referenced a song from Mughal-e-Azam to evoke a particular emotion for a scene. Astha shared, ‘Being a part of Heeramandi and collaborating with Sanjay Leela Bhansali was an absolute dream come true for me. Each moment on set was infused with passion and creativity, and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity. To have been guided by such a visionary filmmaker right at the outset of my cinematic journey is nothing short of a blessing. I fondly remember an instance when Sanjay sir provided me with references from a song in Mughal-e-Azam that captured a specific emotion, ultimately inspiring the expression needed for the scene.’

Talking about her role, Astha shares, ‘Playing Huma in Heeramandi was an enriching experience. She serves as a crucial link in the chain of events, and delving into her character was both challenging and rewarding.’

During the shoot Astha shared most of her time with Sonakshi Sinha on the screen, which she describes as not only a phenomenal actor but also a wonderful human being.

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