India, May 3 -- Richa Chadha's performance as the anguished Lajjo burns the brightest in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Her arc is inarguably the shortest, yet leaves the impact of a sudden storm that wreaks havoc within the harmonious framework of the narrative. Lajjo is alcoholic, hopelessly romantic, and wildly unpredictable. Her tragedy lashes down on the syntax of the show quite early, and even though the story picks up soon after, her spirit leaves a gaping wound that refuses to heal. (Also read: Richa Chadha exclusive interview: 'Lajjo is very different than what people expect of me')

Bhansali also provides Lajjo with two beautiful musical creations- Sakal Ban and Masum Dil Hai Mera. Perhaps Lajjo is akin ...