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SLB’s ‘Heeramandi’ unveils spectacular inaugural song, ‘Sakal Ban’

The first song of this Netflix series tells a 700-year-old tale

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest project, the Netflix series Heeramandi, promises his signature grandeur, as usual. The series’ inaugural song, Sakal Ban, not only showcases the filmmaker’s visual and musical prowess but also launches his new music label, Bhansali Music. With Raja Hasan’s rendition, the video of the song features Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sharmin Segal, who add to the charm of the series. However, this song goes beyond entertainment — it carries a 700-year-old tale that reshapes our understanding of music. The roots of Sakal Ban apparently trace back to the 12th or 13th century, when the Sufi singer Amir Khusau enriched it with a soul-stirring narrative, adding layers of history and depth to the melody. Given the colourful state of mind we are in now, this song could not have come at a better time to add to the Holi festivities.

– Urvashi Bhattacharya 

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