Netflix's Heeramandi Song "Sakal Ban" Featured At London’s Royal College Of Music Museum Exhibition

Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has reached a significant milestone with its popular song "Sakal Ban" being featured at the Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum's exhibition, Awaken: Sufi Music and Women of South Asia, in London. The exhibition will run in the UK until October for three months. This inclusion places Heeramandi alongside iconic Sufi music from films like Mughal-E-Azam and Zeenat, solidifying its status as a groundbreaking work in Indian musical history.

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 RCM Museum exhibition brings to life the often overlooked stories of women’s roles in the male-dominated musical landscape of Sufism.

Opened on June 18, the exhibition highlights the invaluable contributions of Sufi women through a display of items drawn 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" in this exhibition underscores the song’s cultural and musical significance.

The music of the series has transcended borders, with music aficionados worldwide lauding its melody and brilliance. Songs from the series have become a global sensation, with countless Instagram reels and posts showcasing the tracks. This widespread popularity highlights the universal appeal of the music curated by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Regarding "Sakal Ban" featuring at the RCM 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 audiences worldwide."

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