A maharaja, a tawaif, and an area with a reputation: The story of Heera Mandi
Lahore's Heera Mandi, which Sanjay Leela Bhansali presents in his 'Heeramandi', had a rich culture of the arts due to Mughal patronage. Maharaja Ranjit Singh fell in love with a dancer from Heera Mandi and married her. He bravely embraced backlash and whiplash for his love. Here's the epic story of love from Heera Mandi.
