The development comes after Bhandarkar had to cancel the promotional events of 'Indu Sarkar' in Pune and Nagpur fearing wrath of Congressmen who had gathered to protest the film's release without a green signal from senior party leaders.
The fifth Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held on December 1 in Mumbai, and it saw a lot of glamour.
Starlet Preeti Jain, who had accused him of sexually abusing her in 2004, withdrew the case against him.
Reader Alok Jhunjhunwala has sent us this photograph of the filmmaker.
Madhur Bhandarkar weds interior designer Renu Namboodripad on Monday.
Reader S C Soni sends us a photograph.
Principal Judge R R Vachha said that in the event of Bhandarkar's arrest, he should be released on a bail of Rs 20,000 with one or two sureties of same amount.\n\n
The noted film director has been accused by a model-turned-actress of raping her.
The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday refused to stay the process issued against national award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar by the lower court, which has directed him to face trial in the rape case filed by actress Preeti Jaiin.
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The nine-year old ordeal of director Madhur Bhandarkar and his family ended when the Supreme Court quashed the rape charges leveled against him.
'It all feels surreal, but seeing the happiness in my parents' eyes fills me with gratitude.'
The court has issued summons to Bhandarkar for October 18.
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After the glitter and gloss of Page 3 and Corporate, director Madhur Bhandarkar completes his trilogy with Traffic Signal, a film about the seamy life of Mumbai streets.
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Two other accused were acquitted for lack of evidence.
Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi confirmed that he has had talks with filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar to document his life. Modi said that apart from Bhandarkar, he has been consulted by other movie makers. The IPL chairman told a television channel that it is a compliment that so many filmmakers are interested in making a movie on his life.
Preeti Jain, an aspiring actress, had alleged in a police complaint that the film director sexually exploited for three years by promising her a role in his film and also to marry her.
'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.'
The Kareena Kapoor starrer received less than favourable reviews in the press.
It's hard to believe Calendar Girls has been made by someone who makes films, fumes Raja Sen.
The wedding celebrations of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani that started in Jamnagar in March and continued in Italy in May, finally culminated in Mumbai on July 14, with the Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception.
We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.
Both their upcoming films release September 25.
The National Award winning filmmaker will soon finalise the cast.
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A look at the big winners of the night!
Preeti Jain admits to having paid money to kill Bhandarkar
Celebrity sightings across Mumbai as devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha.
'Standing before the majestic Ram Mandir, embraced by a sense of peace and devotion. A truly humbling experience. Grateful for this blessed moment.'
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