Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple welcomed acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar on a spiritual visit today, where he not only sought blessings from Lord Ganesha but also opened up about his latest project.
Known for hard-hitting films like Chandni Bar, Page 3, Fashion, and Traffic Signal, Bhandarkar has long credited his success to the grace of Ganpati Bappa. Speaking exclusively after his darshan, the director revealed his unwavering devotion. ‘I’ve been coming here for over 32 years, often walking from Khar. Every film release, every song launch—I never miss seeking Bappa’s blessings. Whatever I am today is solely due to his kindness,’ he shared.
The visit holds special significance as Bhandarkar just wrapped shooting for his upcoming film, The Wives. ‘That’s why I’m here today. Bappa brought me this far, and I pray for his grace on everyone, especially my well-wishers, and for peace and progress in the country,’ he added.
The Wives has been generating buzz since last year when its intriguing poster dropped, featuring three glamorous women with veiled faces. The film dives into the untold stories of Bollywood’s power wives—those influential women behind the silver screen stars who quietly rule the industry. While specifics remain under wraps, Bhandarkar emphasized focusing on their real power dynamics off-screen.
This isn’t Bhandarkar’s first rodeo exposing Bollywood’s underbelly. His past works like Page 3 and Fashion peeled back layers of the glamour world’s gritty realities. The Wives promises to continue that legacy, echoing recent shows like Netflix’s Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives that offered glimpses into these enigmatic lives.
As Bhandarkar continues his tradition of temple visits before major milestones, fans eagerly await The Wives, hoping it delivers another cinematic revelation.