The trailer for the much-awaited series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is out. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the period drama features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh and more.

The trailer of Heeramandi sets up an elite house of courtesans in the grand district of Heeramandi. Manisha Koirala’s Mallikajaan seems to rule with an iron fist till her late adversary’s daughter, Sonakshi Sinha’s Fareedan, arrives at the scene.

Check out the trailer here:

As the freedom struggle against British rule intensifies, the tawaifs play a major role in the power dynamics.

The trailer also introduces the male leads of the show including Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman and Taha Shah Badussha. 

Heeramandi is all set to release on May 1 on OTT.

Christopher Nolan, known for his movies such as E.T., The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, Inception, Interstellar, and many more, was hesitant and didn’t want to make The Dark Knight as he didn’t want to become a superhero director. Warner Bros. asked the director to direct the first Batman film, Batman Begins, with Christian Bale playing the titular character of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The movie became a hit and a commercial success. However, the director was hesitant to make another superhero film and didn’t want his career pigeonholed.

 
Jonathan, Christopher Nolan’s brother, who has worked with him on The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, revealed in a podcast that it did take a bit of convincing for Chris to agree to make the sequel. “Chris was on the fence about making another one. He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director. Chris was very proud of Batman Begins, but to me, it was like we built this amazing sports car, and I’m like, ‘Let’s take it for a drive. Don’t you want to make another one?'”

The Dark Knight turned out to be a cult classic, breaking records and becoming a commercial success. It paved the way for other movies in the DC universe and has become one of the most acclaimed comic book films.

Christopher Nolan recently received an Academy Award for Best Director for Oppenheimer.

Interrupting Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mid-hearing, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Tuesday made a case for stools for the junior lawyers standing behind the top lawyer.

“Mr Solicitor, all our young juniors stand day after day, I have been noticing, with their laptops in their hand. In the afternoon, the court master will see if he can accommodate them behind you immediately,” the Chief Justice told Mr Mehta.

A nine-judge constitution bench, led by the Chief Justice, was hearing a batch of appeals on whether states have the legislative power to regulate sale and manufacture of industrial alcohol after a seven-judge constitution bench held against them in 1990.

Responding to the Chief Justice, Mr Mehta said he too has been watching this, adding he has requested the lawyers in the courtroom not related to the case to vacate the chair for them.

“I just told the court master to find out, if he can put some stools…we will try and put some stools,” said the Chief Justice.

Post lunch, when the case was heard again in the court, everyone was in for a surprise. A row of stools appeared in the courtroom.

According to sources in the Supreme Court Registry, the Chief Justice gave instructions to make seating arrangements for the young lawyers.

Before the court started, the source added, the CJI inspected the seating arrangement. He arrived at the spot where the lawyers were standing in the courtroom and sat on the stools to check if things were in order. The Chief Justice also inspected that the lawyers’ view was not blocked and that it was not a hindrance for the Solicitor General, the source said.

“The Chief Justice is an epitome of generosity. Today’s gesture is not only unprecedented but requires to be followed by all courts. A person sitting at the highest pedestal of judicial hierarchy being so exceptionally considerate to young lawyers’ discomfort even without being told by anyone is salute worthy,” said Mr Mehta told NDTV.

“All young lawyers had no words to express gratitude today. I am overwhelmed,” Mr Mehta added.