Lahore’s resident claims Heeramandi has nothing in common with reality

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' tried to revive Lahore's Hira Mandi charm. However, according to the BBC report, a resident of Lahore, Ibrar Hussain shed light on the district's historical evolution, contrasting its cinematic portrayal with the current reality. He mentioned that though the houses, known as 'kothas,' had elaborate interiors but were not grand palaces