A look at the colonial-Indian style from SLB's latest creation 'Heeramandi'

Sanjay Leela Bhansalis new show Heeramandi now streaming on Netflix plunges viewers into the galliyan of Heeramandi Its a journey into a setting where courtesans hold sway against the backdrop of preindependence India The grace wit and power of the Lahore ki ranisrsquo intertwine with the struggle for freedom in both their personal lives and reality True to SLB fashion the sets are grand the acting is incomparable and the fashion is deserving of a chefs kissSanjay Leela Bhansali has a history of dressing his leading women in eraappropriate breathtaking attire Think of Deepika Padukone in the golden cream anarkali dancing for Bajirao or Priyanka Chopra in the stunning Nauvari Sari or Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai in Dola Re DolaNow we can add the ensemble cast of Heeramandi to this list The skilled Harpreet and Rimple have brought preindependence high fashion to life with his ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala Sonakshi Sinha Aditi Rao Hydari Richa Chadha Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin SegalManisha KoiralaView this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India netflix_inTo say Manisha Koirala nailed it would be an understatement The actress exuded grace and poise in every frame Right at the start we see Manisha surrounded by her ladiesinwaiting as they apply henna to her feet She is summoned to meet a British gentleman who has brought her the latest invention a gramophone Eager to see she has to leave in the middle of her henna application to see what has been brought to her She wears an ivoryprinted ensemble adorned with multicoloured floral accents From intricate henna to stunning headpieces she looked breathtakingWe also see Manisha in another colonial chic outfit when she goes to attend a party outside of Heeramandi The paisleyprinted white and silver saree is a sophisticated nod to the colonial influences of the seriesSonakshi SinhaView this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonakshi Sinha aslisonaIn the song Tilasmi Bahein Sonakshi Sinha channels a jazz vibe so the creators dressed her in a gorgeous Chantilly lace saree matched with a blouse inspired by Pietra Dura inlay art They wanted her look to be elegant yet impactful so they embellished the saree with sequins in more than 40 different shades of blush pinkSonakshi Sinha is seen striking a pose for the new age camera later on in the series Sonakshi confidently embraced the monochrome trend by incorporating shades of glittery grey and black into her attire This modern twist on the traditional saree highlighted her new strength and sophisticationThe Sakal Ban momentView this post on InstagramA post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari aditiraohydariThe coordinated amber outfits really stood out as a fashion highlight in the series There was something exquisite yet understated about the look The way the light fell on the women as they danced and the subtle hints of red gold and blue in their clothing made the entire scene a work of artAditi Rao Hydari aka Bibbojaans last danceView this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India netflix_inIn Aditi Rao Hydaris aka Bibbojaans last dance scene we saw her in a red Anarkali suit The makers used the bold hue to evoke a sense of passion anger and intensity The bloodred Anarkali suit she wore embellished with gold embroidery created a striking contrast against the backdrop It was depicted as a sad moment however her suit spoke volumes of other emotionsRicha Chadha at her sahabs weddingRicha Chadha at her sahabs wedding looked magnificent in royal blue but the whole outfit had undertones of grief defeat and rejection The flowery headpiece gave her a bridal look although she was far from it her lover was getting married to someone else right in front of her eyes The blue exuded pure sadness All of this coupled with Richa Chadhas haunting expressions really made this ensemble impactful