Heeramandi Song Sakal Ban Featured At Royal College Of Music Museum In London

Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has reached a new milestone. Its song "Sakal Ban" is now featured at the Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum's exhibition Awaken: Sufi Music and Women of South Asia in London. Running until October, this exhibition places 'Heeramandi' alongside iconic Sufi music from films like Mughal-E-Azam and Zeenat.

In its launch week, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar became the most-viewed Indian series on Netflix, trending in 43 countries. It is the first Indian series to feature a globally acclaimed music album, showcasing India's rich musical heritage on an international platform. The Royal College of Music Museum exhibition highlights women's roles in the male-dominated musical landscape of Sufism.

The exhibition opened on June 18 and showcases the invaluable contributions of Sufi women through items from collections worldwide. It reveals the voices, performances, and instruments of Sufi women in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh from the Mughal period to present-day London. The inclusion of "Sakal Ban" underscores the song's cultural and musical significance.

The music of Heeramandi has transcended borders, with global audiences praising its melody and brilliance. Songs from the series have become a sensation worldwide, with numerous Instagram reels and posts featuring the tracks. This widespread popularity highlights the universal appeal of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's curated music.

On "Sakal Ban" being featured at the Royal College of Music Museum exhibition, Prerna Singh, CEO of Bhansali Productions, expressed her delight: "It's a great honour to see SLB's collaboration being recognised at such a prestigious platform; we are thrilled to share this with the audience worldwide."

Celebrating India's Musical Heritage

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar continues to put India on the global map musically by celebrating Sufi music's rich heritage and women's pivotal role in its history. The eight-part series helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is now streaming across 190 countries on Netflix.

The exhibition titled 'Awaken: Sufi Music and Women of South Asia' brings to life often overlooked stories about women's roles in Sufism. It features items that illuminate their contributions from various collections around the world.

This inclusion solidifies Heeramandi as a groundbreaking work in Indian musical history. By featuring alongside legendary Sufi music from films like Mughal-E-Azam and Zeenat, it highlights its significant impact.

The exhibition will run in the UK till October for three months. This event not only celebrates but also educates visitors about women's roles in Sufi music across South Asia.