Mumbai: Renowned director Madhur Bhandarkar, architect of Bollywood’s most provocative tales like Fashion and Page 3, sought divine favor at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of his next release. His visit shed light on personal faith and professional triumphs.
A 32-year devotee, Bhandarkar often treks from Khar to the temple. ‘Ganpati Bappa has guided me through every film—releases, songs, all blessed by him. I’m here because of his grace alone,’ he stated after prayers.
The timing aligns perfectly with finishing The Wives shoot. Bhandarkar offered prayers for universal well-being, national harmony, and his fans’ prosperity, blending spirituality with stardom.
Since its poster launch featuring three shrouded beauties, The Wives has fueled rumors about exposing Bollywood’s power couples. It chronicles the dominant wives of A-list actors, detailing their off-screen sway over the industry’s machinations—stories everyone whispers about but few truly know.
Bhandarkar’s oeuvre consistently unmasks glamour’s facade, from Traffic Signal’s chaos to Chandni Bar’s underbelly. The Wives positions itself as a successor, akin to viral docs on celebrity spouses, yet primed for theatrical impact.
In the heart of Prabhadevi, as incense wafts and chants echo, Bhandarkar’s pilgrimage signals more bold storytelling on the horizon.