Twenty-five years after rewriting the rules of Indian crime cinema, National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has marked the silver jubilee of his masterwork, Chandni Bar, by bowing in deep gratitude to the artists and technical crew and the global audience who birthed its grim beauty that keeps its heartbeat alive today.
Reflecting on the quarter-century milestone, Bhandarkar extended his deepest appreciation to the visionaries who produced the film, the incredible cast that brought the raw narrative to life, the hard-working technical crew behind the scenes, and the amazing audience whose unwavering support elevated the project into a cinematic touchstone.
The director noted that seeing the film continue to resonate deeply with new generations and win hearts across major OTT platforms and YouTube twenty-five years after its theatrical release is a truly special phenomenon.
He concluded by thanking the public for making the movie a definitive, career-defining milestone, stating that he remains forever grateful and blessed for the journey and the film’s permanent place in Indian cinema.
News Edit KV Raman
