Madhur Bhandarkar

Arjan Bajwa reflects on reuniting with Madhur Bhandarkar after nearly two decades for The Wives, a collaboration that traces back to their landmark film Fashion. He also looks back at working with Mani Ratnam in Guru and speaks about navigating the industry as an outsider, relying on experience, craft, and perseverance.

In a recent interview, Sanjay Mehandiratta, who gained fame as President Zarwari in the 'Dhurandhar' series, weighed in on the ongoing discourse surrounding patriotism versus jingoism in cinema. He asserts that while the film operates within a fictional framework, it still respects India's constitutionally protected freedom of expression. Read on to know more in detail.

Bollywood actress Tara Sharma reminisced about her iconic film 'Page 3', revealing her party song look was inspired by Zeenat Aman's 'Dum Maro Dum' vibe. Sharing a throwback picture, Sharma expressed her admiration for the legendary actress. The 2005 Madhur Bhandarkar directorial, which explored the glitz and reality of high society, earned a National Film Award. Read on to know more.

Turning his focus to the Tamil film industry, Sanjay says he has plans to act here. “Talks are on, and hopefully it’s a meaty role,” he says.

Uttarakhand Utsav celebrated the state's 25th anniversary, bringing together leaders to discuss energy, AI, and cinema. Author Prasoon Joshi received the inaugural NBT Uttarakhand Ratna award. Key infrastructure projects, including new expressways and rail lines, were highlighted, alongside plans for ropeways to pilgrimage sites.

Actor Arjan Bajwa has undergone a dramatic transformation, ditching his signature long hair for a bold buzz cut, a move he calls a drastic reinvention.

Madhur Bhandarkar has weighed in on the impact of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, praising the Aditya Dhar directorial while also calling out what he described as a “shocking silence” from the Hindi film industry. The filmmaker pointed out that several South Indian stars had openly praised the film, something he felt was missing in Bollywood.

Actor Esha Gupta and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar spoke at the International Film Festival Delhi 2026. They highlighted women's significant contributions to cinema and the growing influence of the female gaze. The festival aims to celebrate and encourage female storytellers. International actor Enrique Arce also expressed excitement about the event. The festival showcases Indian and international films, fostering cultural exchange.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' is receiving rave reviews, with filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar calling his performance 'National Award Worthy' and a 'monumental masterpiece.' Ricky Kej lauded director Aditya Dhar's unique blend of epic realism and flamboyant action, deeming the film a cinematic achievement. The spy thriller is poised for a strong box office opening.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar lauded Ranveer Singh's profound dedication to his role in 'Dhurandhar,' highlighting his years of personal investment. Ranveer's portrayal of Hamza captivated audiences, sparking 'Hamza fever' and significantly contributing to the film's box office success. With the sequel 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' on the horizon, anticipation is high for an even bigger impact.

The highly anticipated film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has ignited excitement, with celebrities like Allu Arjun and Ranveer Singh showering it with praise. Early previews have garnered immense fan frenzy and critical acclaim, with many predicting a massive box office success. The film's powerful performances and direction are being lauded, setting high expectations for its official release.

Tesseract: The Geometry of Truth, presented by The Times of India, emerges as a visually grand and intellectually engaging theatrical experience that blends performance with philosophy. Through layered storytelling, choreography and cutting-edge stagecraft, the show explores the complexities of truth and human perception. The production has drawn widespread praise from prominent voices across cinema, music and theatre, including Suniel Shetty, Fardeen Khan and Kabir Bedi, who lauded its scale, artistic depth and thought-provoking themes. Combining entertainment with introspection, the show leaves audiences reflecting on truth, reality and the evolving human experience.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed confidence in Team India's decisive victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup clash, coinciding with Maha Shivratri. Visiting Babulnath Temple, he prayed for national well-being and the team's success. Ashok Pandit echoed the sentiment, emphasizing divine support and the team's strength, despite reservations about playing Pakistan.

Madhur Bhandarkar has wrapped up his new film 'The Wives', featuring Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, and more. The film delves into the emotional side of Bollywood, exploring relationships and fame. Co-produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and PJ Motion Pictures, it marks his second collaboration with Pranav Jain after India Lockdown.

In Lucknow for a colloqium on Freedom of Expression, Madhur Bhandarkar talks about how Bollywood celebs no longer shy away from speaking their mind on political issues in the country

Madhur Bhandarkar talks about one of his most appreciated movies, Chandni Bar and reveals how Tabu came on board. He also delves into deeper aspects of his filmmaking

Most of the stars or directors throng at the doors of shrines or temples before film's release, but filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar paid obeisance at Golden Temple, the holiest of all Sikh shrines, for its divine tranquility in Amritsar.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar’s mother Shanta Bhandarkar (79) passed away over the weekend, following a heart attack.

Recent reports suggested that director Madhur Bhandarkar, who is known for films like 'Page 3', 'Fashion', 'Heroine' among others, would be making a film titled 'Main Bhi Chowkidar'.

In a delightful twist during a flight delay, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar transformed an inconvenience into an unforgettable musical moment, belting out 'Hanste Hanste Kat Jaye Raaste.' Their camaraderie, a testament to their past collaborations like 'Jail' and 'Indu Sarkar,' proved that creativity thrives even in unexpected situations.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar shares his top cinematic picks for 2025. Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna leads the list. Bhandarkar praises Dhar's directorial vision and the performances of Singh and Khanna. 'Saiyaara' and 'Kantara: Chapter 1' also feature among his favorites for the year.

First look of critically acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming directorial venture "Calendar Girls" has been unveiled today. The National Award-winning director took to Twitter to share the first teaser poster of the movie.

Madhur Bhandarkar is working on a sequel to his 2008 film ‘Fashion’, starring Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut.

There is now some relief for Madhur Bhandarkar. The High Court has given respite to ace filmmaker in the ongoing Pretti Jaiin case.

Sai Tamhankar will be seen in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'India Lockdown', which is set to premiere at IFFI Goa. She said working with the filmmaker is a distinction in itself for any actress.

It took 45 days for Madhur Bhandarkar to set up a meeting with Tabu but once she started hearing the script, she was all up for the film

National award winning director Madhur Bhandarkar is known to bring out some of the best women-centric performances be it Tabu in Chandni Bar, Priyanka Chopra in Fashion or Kareena Kapoor Khan in Heroine.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar met Zeenat Aman recently in Dubai and shared a picture of her on his social media handle, he described the vetren actress as - “original glamorous diva”

India, 18th February 2022: Multiple National award-winning director Madhur Bhandarkar is known for his magic in bringing alive soul-stirring characters that go on to become truly iconic and evergreen. Known for his excellence in presenting exceptional stories with female protagonists in the lead; the visionary filmmaker is once again bringing a distinctive story starring Tamannaah Bhatia in a never seen before avatar, as Babli Bouncer. Jointly produced by Fox Star Studios and Junglee Pictures, Babli Bouncer is a delightful coming-of-age fictional story of a female bouncer, set in the real ‘bouncer town’ of North India – Asola Fatepur.