Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt claims that Begum Jaan is a "homecoming" for him.

National Award winner Srijit Mukherji's Bollywood debut feature Begum Jaan will bring a renewed focus on the sex workers community, he said.

Actress Vidya Balan is eager to show the "Begum Jaan" trailer to her family, but says will she will do so only on the day of its formal launch.