India, April 29 -- Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. Actor Richa Chadha, who has previously worked with the director in the 2013 release Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram Leela, sat down with Hindustan Times to talk in detail about her experience working in Heeramandi. In the series, she plays Lajjo - a woman she describes as 'lovelorn and hopeless.' Quite a departure from the bold and outspoken characters Richa has portrayed over the years. She also shared how Rekha reacted to her performance after the screening. Excerpts. (Also read: Unseen pictures from Heeramandi premiere: Sanjay Leela Bhansali poses with Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rekha)

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