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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I don't judge a film by its budget: Madhur Bhandarkar
Madhur Bhandarkar, known for his realistic films, reflects on the film industry's evolution, emphasizing the importance of compelling narratives over budget. He appreciates documentaries and classics, judging films by their execution. Bhandarkar critiques the current trend of multiple music composers diluting emotional connection, advocating for memorable film scores that resonate with audiences, unlike today's fleeting musical experiences. Madhur Bhandarkar who is known for his real-world narratives like Page 3, Fashion, Chandni Bar, in a conversation with Mumbai Mirror, talks about the changing face of the film industry . 'I look for real stories, that's what draws me in. Not all OTT releases are good, just like not all films are good,' he says. The filmmaker said that he likes to watch documentaries and real-life stories. 'I also like going back to older classics by Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalani, Manmohan Desai, and Satyajit Ray. I watch different genres. For me, a film's budget or scale doesn't matter. What matters is how it's made. That's how I judge a film and that is what attracts me to watch it,' he shares. The filmmaker has strong views on how music in films has changed over time. 'I always gave a lot of importance to music in my films, because I'm a music lover'. Criticising the current practice of roping in multiple composers for one movie, he says, 'Too many music directors in one album isn't good. I feel it just clutters the project with tracks that fail to build a strong emotional connection with the audience. Also, today the audience's attention span has dropped to 30 seconds — like a reel. Back then, music gave you nostalgia, and emotion. Today, it's just another element in the mix. That's why I ensure my films always have music that people can remember.'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Saiyaara Shatters Myths About Newcomers, Says Madhur Bhandarkar: ‘No PR, Just Raw Talent'
Last Updated: Madhur Bhandarkar praises Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, calling it a bold film that proves talent matters more than big names or PR. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine in debut. Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, hit theatres on July 18, and the early reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. This romantic drama marks Ahaan's Bollywood debut and Aneet's first leading role, and it's already making waves for its heartfelt storytelling and fresh performances. Amid the rising buzz, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar shared high praise for the film. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, '#Saiyyara has shattered every myth about launching newcomers. No big names, no big PR, just raw talent and fearless storytelling. In an industry obsessed with stars, Saiyaara proved that audiences are ready for the unpredictable. A bold reminder: It's not about who you know. It's about what you bring." #Saiyyara has shattered every myth about launching big names, no big PR just raw talent and fearless an industry obsessed with stars, Saiyyara proved that audiences are ready for the unpredictable.🙏 A bold reminder: It's not about who you know.… — Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 18, 2025 He added, 'Exciting times for Hindi cinema. Congratulations to @mohit11481 and team!! Kudos to @yrf for backing this!!" The film follows Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), an ambitious young singer, and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), a former singer who now works as a lyricist. Their creative paths cross when Vaani begins writing songs for Krish, and soon a romantic connection develops. But just as their relationship deepens, a major obstacle emerges, testing their bond. Director Mohit Suri revealed that the concept for Saiyaara came from YRF producer Akshaye Widhani and Aditya Chopra. Interestingly, the decision to keep both actors out of media attention until the film's release was intentional. Suri shared that it was a conscious effort to avoid clichéd promotional chatter. In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Suri explained, 'Until the two actors don't have anything behind them to talk about, the conversation will be filled with questions like 'Who is the prankster on the set?' or 'How is it to work with Mohit Suri?' It's all redundant stuff, and I don't think anyone has any interest in listening to all that." With Saiyaara, the makers have steered away from conventional marketing tropes, choosing instead to let the film—and its newcomers—speak for themselves. And judging by the reactions, it's a refreshing change that audiences are welcoming with open arms. First Published: July 18, 2025, 17:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mouni Roy Joins Madhur Bhandarkar's New Film ‘The Wives'; Shares BTS On Instagram
IANS / Jul 10, 2025, 04:10PM IST Mouni Roy has officially kickstarted filming for her next project, The Wives, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a behind-the-scenes photo with the filmmaker, both holding clapboards to mark the start of production. Fans flooded the comments, excited to see Mouni in a new role under Bhandarkar's direction, as the much-anticipated film enters its first schedule.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Madhur Bhandarkar's The Wives goes on floors
Director Madhur Bhandarkar, known for films like Chandni Bar, Page 3, Fashion, Heroine, Traffic Signal and others, has started the production on his upcoming film The Wives in Mumbai on Tuesday. The film was announced earlier this year, and stars Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruvala.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Madhur Bhandarkar begins The Wives shoot with Mouni Roy, shares pics from muhurat
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, acclaimed for films like 'Fashion' and 'Heroine', has begun shooting his next film 'The Wives'. On July 9, the director shared a picture with Mouni Roy and welcomed her on board for the Mouni Roy, Sonali Kulkarni, and Regina Cassandra, the film aims to uncover the hidden realities behind Bollywood's glamorous shared an update from the shoot, posting a picture with Bhandarkar from the film's set as she officially kicked off filming. 'Day 1 on this new film I'm truely excited about, grateful to be creating with the maestro himself @imbhandarkar Thrilled for the journey ahead #TheWives @pranavjain2 (sic),' she a look at the photo here: Madhur also shared a picture from the sets along with a note as he began the shooting today."Today marks the start of my 16th film, #TheWives, an original story set in the captivating world of glamour that we I've explored over the last four years. Finally bringing this concept-driven project to life is a dream come true. Your blessings and support are invaluable as we embark on this journey. Here's to crafting something truly special. After the success & critical acclaimed of #indialockdown (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar)Earlier, in an interview with Madhur spoke about his forthcoming film and said, 'My audience has a certain kind of expectation from me. They are very well aware that if I'm working on a film, I will make sure to bring out some sort of an 'expose' on my subject matter. Not just that, every time I'm spotted anywhere even talking to people, they assume I'm doing my research because I probably might be making a film on that subject matter. I'm definitely someone who gets into every big and small detail of the topic I decide to make a film on. This time around, my next film is about the real life of Bollywood wives. I have decided to title my next film as Wives of Bollywood and I have had this title with me for a very long time.'The makers of 'The Wives' are yet to announce the film's release date. It is being bankrolled by Bhandarkar Entertainment and PJ Motion Pictures.- EndsMust Watch
