Aditi Rao Hydari says Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the director of Heeramandi, advised her that "khana mat khana" for this reason.

 Aditi Rao Hydari says Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the director of Heeramandi, advised her that "khana mat khana" for this reason.

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Heeramandi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbojaan. In a recent interview, the performer revealed how she was cast in the role.

Heeramandi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is one of the year's most anticipated films. In the magnum opus, Aditi Rao Hydari plays Bibbojaan. She recently discussed how she got the role in a Rediff interview. She was even instructed by the director not to eat before a pivotal sequence. (Also read: Exclusive interview with Sonakshi Sinha: "After the first take in Tilasmi Bahein, the entire set broke into standing ovations.")

When questioned about her experience working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the recent interview, Aditi recapped her experiences and added, "He's very passionate about everything he does." He is also quite well-informed. I find his genuine appreciation for all the arts that go into creating movies to be rather contagious. I would argue that when you step onto a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it's total surrender, regardless of what blood type you have. You must develop into a sponge."

"People perceive actors in a particular way," she went on. They might think, "Oh, she'll just fly away if you blow." She is really sensitive! To him, however, a person is more than that. He once delayed me from eating because I had to perform in a scenario that involved a lot of fire. "Aaj khana mat khana," he continued, and that helped me understand the simmering sense of unfairness.

Key parts in Heeramandi are played by Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. In addition, it's the actor Fardeen Khan's 14-year reunion. The show tells the tales of courtesans and their clients against the turbulent backdrop of the 1940s Indian freedom movement, delving into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, a vibrant neighborhood. In May, Netflix will distribute it.