Drawing Inspiration from Meena Kumari: Sharmin Segal’s Journey in Heeramandi
Actor Sharmin Segal, who has been in the spotlight since the release of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar , has shared insights into the preparation and challenges she faced for her performance in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali web series. In a recent interview, Sharmin revealed that she drew inspiration from Meena Kumari’s iconic role in Pakeezah (1972) to bring depth to her portrayal of the tragic character Alamzeb. Sharmin Segal says she watched Meena Kumari's Pakeezah 16 times. Emulating a Legend Sharmin Segal delved into the classic film Pakeezah , attempting to capture the essence of Meena Kumari’s “nothingness” in her performance. She confessed that it took her 15-16 attempts to fully watch the film because it was so different from anything she had seen before. “Meena Kumari was one of my inspirations,” she shared, emphasizing the profound impact of Kumari’s portrayal on her own acting. Preparation and Execution Speaking to ETimes, Sharmin discussed her rigorous preparation for He...