Sanjay Leela Bhansali discusses 'tawaifs' in his films

Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently discussed his fascination with portraying 'tawaifs' and courtesans in his works, emphasizing their enigmatic power and artistic essence. He drew inspiration from iconic figures like Madhubala and Nargis Dutt, as well as filmmakers such as V Shantaram and Ritwik Ghatak. His latest series, 'Heeramandi,' explores this theme further.