Renowned filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, a National Award and Padma Shri awardee known for his bold, hard-hitting takes on society, is turning his lens towards the heart of Bollywood with his next feature, The Wives.
Announced earlier this year, the film starring Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruvala, goes on floors on Tuesday in Mumbai.
Madhur Bhandarkar shared, “With The Wives, I want to peel back yet another glamorous layer of society and show what really lies beneath. This film will be a bold, unapologetic look at the secrets, struggles, and resilience of women who are often seen but seldom heard.”
Bhandarkar, whose remarkable films like Chandni Bar, Page 3, Fashion, Heroine, Traffic Signal, and Babli Bouncer, have spotlighted the gritty realities hidden beneath dazzling facades, now delves into the secret world of Bollywood star wives, a world brimming with scandal, gossip, and jaw-dropping luxury that few ever see.
With decades of storytelling that challenges the status quo, Bhandarkar aims to unmask the shadows behind the limelight, exposing the struggles, secrets, and social dynamics of an industry he knows inside out. His trademark eye for detail and authenticity promises audiences an unfiltered look into the glittering yet guarded world of Bollywood’s elite.
The Wives also marks Bhandarkar’s second collaboration with producer Pranav Jain of P J Motion Pictures, after their successful project India Lockdown which won hearts with its straight-to-OTT release.
“Collaborating with Madhur sir again is truly exciting. He has a rare gift for telling stories that make people sit up and think. The Wives will be an eye-opener and I’m proud to be backing a project that’s so honest and relevant,” said Jain.
Produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and P J Motion Pictures, the film is set to be another thought-provoking addition to the director’s celebrated filmography.
