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Madhur Bhandarkar wraps up 'The Wives': What to expect
It is Bhandarkar's 16th film

Madhur Bhandarkar wraps up 'The Wives': What to expect

Feb 04, 2026
02:06 pm

What's the story

Acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film The Wives. The movie features an ensemble cast including Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa, and Freddy Daruvala. The production was completed recently and post-production will begin soon.

Film's focus

Exploring Bollywood's emotional and personal journey

The Wives is another addition to Bhandarkar's exploration of the film industry's intricacies. This time, he focuses on the emotional and personal aspects of those in the limelight. The movie seeks to delve deeper into Bollywood's glitz and glamor, exploring ambition, insecurity, and human stories behind it all.

Production insights

'The Wives' looks beyond spotlight: Bhandarkar

In a statement, Bhandarkar said, "The Wives is a story that looks beyond the spotlight and into the personal lives that are often overshadowed by fame." Producer Pranav Jain of PJ Motion Pictures also spoke about their collaboration. He said, "Collaborating with Madhur sir is always a creatively fulfilling experience." The film marks Bhandarkar's second collaboration with Jain after India Lockdown.

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Casting news

Release date, cast confirmation pending

Bhandarkar recently quashed rumors about Fatima Sana Shaikh's involvement in the film. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said, "The reports around her casting were all untrue. She never signed the film or was roped in to play one of the wives." The release date of The Wives is yet to be announced.

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