Sonakshi Sinha On Heeramandi Same-Sex Foreplay Scene: "She Absolutely Hates Men"
NDTV
Sonakshi Sinha played the character of Fareedan in the series
Sonakshi Sinha, soaring high with the success of Heeramandi, opened up about her character Fareedan's gender fluidity and a particular scene (from the series) hinting at Fareedan's same-sex orientation in an interview with News 18. Sonakshi, who plays double roles of mother-daughter in the series, told News 18, "Initially, Sir (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) had told me that Fareedan is very fluid. At that point of time, a lot of it did happen. And in a place like Heeramandi, people were very open about it. Even Ustadji (played by Indresh Malik) is very openly a gay man. Sir wanted to explore it in different ways. What Fareedan has been through in her life also has impacted her in a way."
For context, courtesan Fareedan can be seen engaging in foreplay with one of her maids which eventually hints at a sexual consummation in one of the scenes of Heeramandi. In the scene, Fareedan brings the maid in her room in the presence of Choudhary saab (a nawab who patronizes Fareedan) implying Fareedan's bi-sexual orientation.
Speaking of the motive behind Fareedan's actions, Sonakshi added, "She was sold off when she was a nine-year-old girl. Maybe that's why she absolutely hates men. It could be that. They've left it very open. They didn't explore it any further than that one scene where she meets Choudhary saab (a nawab) and is with her maid. It's just a very vast world and Sir has tapped into different aspects of it in small ways."
While the apps were selling the coconut between Rs 70 to 80, the vendor said he charged only Rs 55.
This revelation led to a journey uncovering a hospital mix-up, with the truth emerging when the daughter met another girl born on the same date.
The clip, which shows a Head of Department (HOD) joining students on stage for an electrifying dance performance, has garnered millions of views and widespread acclaim.
In China, a mothers social media post ignited a fierce debate when she shared an unusual family incident: her young son urinated on a dining table.
The NGO recently shared a heartwarming video on Instagram featuring underprivileged children modelling the bridal wear pieces crafted by them.
Taking to X, management consultant Gurjot Ahluwalia shared a side-by-side comparison of what $3 million (approximately Rs 25 Crore) can get a buyer in Gurgaon vs in New York.
DS Balaji, a designer by profession, called Kolkata "the dirtiest" and the "most unhygienic" city in India.
Kong Yufeng has sparked health concerns by revealing her diet of pig feed, costing just 3 yuan (Rs 35) per day, to save money.
Shared on X by investor Siddharth Shah, the email's straightforward, no-nonsense tone contrasts with traditional leave request norms.
In a Reddit post, the woman explained that they live in Florida and her would-be-husband refused to vote because he didn't like any of the candidates.
At the end of the night, when the Zomator delivery driver wrapped up his work at 11pm, he revealed he delivered 8 orders in total and earned Rs 316 for his work.