February 20, 2026

Bhandarkar

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Ajit Pawar plane crash: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Anupam Kher, Shilpa Shetty, Madhur Bhandarkar, Shatrughan Sinha condole Maharashtra Deputy CM’s tragic demise |

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On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Indian film industry joined the nation in mourning the sudden and tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The senior NCP leader, along with four others, was killed when their charter aircraft crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt at Baramati Airport in Pune district….

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Neil Nitin Mukesh and Madhur Bhandarkar break out into song amid flight delay: ‘The OG Jalwa King’ |

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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. Actor Neil Nitin…

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Madhur Bhandarkar says 2025 belongs to team ‘Dhurandhar’: ‘Aditya Dhar changed the grammar; Ranveer Singh just surrendered to the vision of the filmmaker’ – Exclusive |

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As the last reel of 2025 rolls, we sat down with the filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar to have a look back at the top cinematic pieces of the year. In an exclusive interview with us, the ‘Fashion’ filmmaker gave not one but his top 3 favourite movies of the year, and Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer…

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‘Dhurandhar’: R Madhavan expresses gratitude to Madhur Bhandarkar as he calls the movie ‘tense, gripping spy thriller’ that kept him ‘on the edge’ of his seat |

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Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ has kept the cash registers ringing at the box office. At the same time, the rave reviews, praising the plot, execution, and especially the performance of the cast, are pouring in from left, right and centre. Bollywood actors and filmmakers are also reviewing the movie and hailing it for all…

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Madhur Bhandarkar calls Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar ‘explosive’; hails Akshaye Khanna’s performance as ‘masterclass’ |

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‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is a box office hit praised by Madhur Bhandarkar for its gripping story and stellar performances. Akshaye’s acting was called a “masterclass.” The film earned Rs 58 crore in two days, with a sequel releasing March 19, 2026, alongside Yash’s ‘Toxic’. Aditya Dhar’s film ‘Dhurandhar’, featuring stars like…

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‘It’s high time’: Madhur Bhandarkar calls on media to give Dharmendra’s family respect and privacy |

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Madhur Bhandarkar urged the media to respect Dharmendra’s family privacy during this difficult time. Karan Johar and Ameesha Patel echoed his concerns. Sunny Deol confronted the paparazzi after a video of Dharmendra’s ailing condition went viral. False death reports were condemned by Hema Malini and Esha Deol. Madhur Bhandarkar voiced his disappointment over the media’s…

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‘Chandni Bar Returns’: Makers REACT as Madhur Bhandarkar files complaint over sequel title | Hindi Movie News

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Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, director of the cult hit ‘Chandni Bar’, has slammed the makers of its upcoming sequel, ‘Chandni Bar Returns’, for using the title without his permission. The 2001 National Award-winning film starring Tabu made waves in Bollywood. Bhandarkar has now taken the matter to the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), setting the…

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Madhur Bhandarkar hails Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’: ‘Raw, divine and captivating work of art’ |

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Rishab Shetty‘s Kantara: Chapter 1 is earning massive appreciation from all quarters, and this is reflected in its box office numbers. The film has broken several records in terms of collections. Now, National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has praised the movie. Here’s what he shared about the Kannada film. Madhur Bhandarkar calls ‘Kantara: Chapter 1′…

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‘The Wives’: Madhur Bhandarkar clarifies Fatima Sana Shaikh never signed for the film; ‘reports were untrue’ |

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Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming film, ‘The Wives’, wrapped shooting and will enter post-production soon. He clarified Fatima Sana Shaikh never signed for the film, calling casting rumors false. Arjan Bajwa plays a key role, while Fatima’s recent projects include Metro… In Dino and Gustaakh Ishq, releasing in November. Madhur Bhandarkar, whose films often explore the glamorous…

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