Among the most awaited web series of the year in India, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazar was released on Netflix on May 1, 2024. As expected Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazar became the topic of discussion as its timeline is based in Pre-Independent India in Lahore. While many saluted Sanjay Leela Bhansali for delivering yet another historical masterpiece, a few fans expressed their disappointment with the lack of interest and actress Sharmin Segal's acting. For the unversed, Bollywood actress Sharmin Segal plays the character of Alamzeb, (Manisha Koirala) Mallikajaan's youngest daughter. Heeramandi features actors like Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan, Sonakshi Sinha as Fareedan & Rehana, Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbojaan, Richa Chadha as Lajjo, Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda, Adhyayan Suman as Nawab Zorawar Ali Khan and more in the leading roles. Now, the question arises who is Alamzeb aka Sharmin Segal-
Who is Sharmin Segal?
Sharmin Segal is Bollywood actress and niece of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazar's maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Sharmin Segal is the daughter of Bella Bhansali Segal and Deepak Segal. She made her acting debut in 2019 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Malaal, which also starred Meezan Jafri. Sharmin is married to Aman Mehta. Sharmin Segal's husband Aman is the Director at a multinational pharmaceutical company Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
In Heeramandi, Sharmin Segal's character Alamzeb is very powerful. Being the youngest daughter, Alamzeb revolts against her mother Mallikajaan so that she does not become a tawaiff (courtesan). Instead, Alamzeb aspired to become a Shayara (Poet). Sharmin Segal aka Alazeb also romances with the character of Tajdaar. However, Sharmin Segal's acting in Heeramandi has come under the scanner of social, media. Below is how fans reacted-
A user wrote, "Worst actor in heeramandi was the actor playing alamzeb. The entire series she had only one expression w*f. The rest of the cast was perfect though. But the plot got a little boring towards the end."
Another user wrote, "You had ONE job, sanjay bhansali!! That's your alamzeb right there, how could you waste it just like that!!! Tripti dimri would have elevated what was written on the paper to a whole new level!"
One more user wrote, "Alamzeb was such a pivotal character and SLB simply wasted it, fast forwarding all her scenes"