Richa Chadha selects the role of Lajjo in 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'.
Richa Chadha chose to play Lajjo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' instead of a larger role offered, as she recognized the impact Lajjo's arc would have on viewers. She saw a resemblance to iconic characters like Meena Kumari from 'Pakeezah' and a female version of Devdas. Chadha wanted to challenge herself and break free from previous roles, despite being offered ones with more screen time.
11 months ago
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