Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- After enthralling fans with his praiseworthy performance in Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies', actress Pratibha Ranta has been receiving accolades for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'.The stunning diva, who is seen as Sanjeeda Sheikh (Waheeda)'s daughter Shama, has done a tremendous job in the acting field, even if it is her first film with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is known for making grand sets.

Pratibha is seen as Shama, daughter of Waheeda, the younger sister of Mallika Jaan, played by Manisha Koirala.

"It is a nice, yet complex character, and I was able to see another version of myself through her because at times you experience things through your characters, that you may not experience ...