‘Your Love Keeps It Alive': Madhur Bhandarkar Celebrates ‘Wonderful' 8 Years Of Indu Sarkaar
Indu Sarkar explores the Emergency period of 1975-77, focusing on its impact on individuals and society.
Indu Sarkar, Madhur Bhandarkar's 2018 political thriller featuring Kirti Kulhari, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Supirya Vinod and Anupam Kher, has completed its eight years today, July 28, 2025. To mark the occasion, director Madhur penned a heartfelt note emphasising how the film is even loved today on the OTT platforms, which 'truly warms the heart."
On X, Madhur dropped a poster of the film and wrote, 'It's been 8 wonderful years since the release of the film #InduSarkar. Seeing it still passionately loved on Prime Video and JioHotstar truly warms my heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your unwavering love keeps it alive!"
It's been 8 wonderful years since the release of the film #InduSarkar. Seeing it still passionately loved on @PrimeVideoIN & @JioHotstar truly warms my heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your unwavering love keeps it alive! ❤️
Indu Sarkar Storyline:
Backed by Bharat Shah and Madhur himself, the film also featured Tota Roy Chowdhary, Sheeba Chadha, Rashmi Thackeray, Manav Vij, Abhinav Sharma and Zakur Hussain in significant roles.
Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency period (1975-1977), the film follows the life of a woman named Indu Sarkar (played by Kirti Kulhari). It portrays Indu, an orphan who stammers and struggles with confidence, as she navigates her life during this tumultuous period in India's history. The narrative intertwines her personal journey with the political climate of the Emergency, highlighting the suspension of democratic rights and the government's attempts to control the population.
Despite positive word of mouth from the audience and critics alike, the film failed to perform at the box office. However, it received its due credit after the film streamed on the OTT platforms.
Madhur Bhandarkar's Upcoming Projects:
The director is currently busy shooting for his next film, The Wives, which will explore the untold stories behind the lives of Bollywood's star wives. It features an ensemble cast including Mouni Roy, Sonali Kulkarni, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa, and Freddy Daruwala.
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Speaking about the film, Madhur earlier said in a statement, 'With The Wives, I hope to peel into another beautiful layer of society and reveal what lies beneath. This film will take a strong, unabashed look at the secrets, challenges, and the strength of women who are frequently seen but rarely heard."
The official release date of The Wives is yet to be announced.
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