Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for not only presenting his female actors beautifully on screen, but also giving them author-backed roles. 

Richa Chadha says that her upcoming show Heeramandi did that and more. The auteur’s maiden web series, which revolves around courtesans in Lahore, also revived the actor’s love for Kathak as she filmed several dance numbers, beginning with Sakal ban. “Preparing for the dance sequences in Heeramandi was a labour of love. Months of dedicated practice were essential to ensuring that every step was executed with precision. I am thankful the show put me back in touch with Kathak,” she says.