Why Is Heeramandi Actor Sharmin Segal Getting Trolled?

Sharmin is the niece of Heeramandi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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Her role as Alamzeb has trigged nepotisim debate. She has also been trolled for her performance.

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Sharmin's co-actors have come out in her support amid the criticism.

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Taha Shah, who plays Tajdar, defended her in a recent interview.

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He said that Sharmin has only done two films so far. People should keep it subtle.

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"I have worked with her and I do know she has tried her best," he added.

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He said that comparing Sharmin with Manisha Koirala is unfair.

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Aditi Rao Hydari, who played Bibbojaan, spoke in support of Sharmin.

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"I know some people like something and some people don't," she said.

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Currently, Sharmin has disabled the comments section in some of her Instagram posts.

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