“Chandni Bar” is an Indian drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film tells the story of a young woman named Mumtaz who moves to Mumbai and becomes a bar dancer at Chandni Bar to support her family. The film explores the hardships and challenges faced by bar dancers and their lives in the underworld. The film stars Tabu and Atul Kulkarni in the lead roles.
Review:
“Chandni Bar” received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the lives of bar dancers and the underworld. Tabu‘s performance was praised and won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. The film was also praised for its direction, screenplay, and cinematography. The film currently holds a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb and a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Awards:
“Chandni Bar” won several awards including:
- National Film Award for Best Actress (Tabu)
- National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues
- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie
- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress (Tabu)
Popularity:
“Chandni Bar” was a critical success and gained popularity among Indian audiences, particularly for its realistic portrayal of the lives of bar dancers. However, it did not achieve significant international recognition. Despite this, the film is considered a landmark in Indian cinema and is regarded as one of Madhur Bhandarkar‘s best works.
| Directed by | Madhur Bhandarkar |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Lata Mohan |
| Written by | Mohan Azaad (screenplay & dialogues) Masud Mirza (dialogues) |
| Starring | Tabu, Atul Kulkarni, Rajpal Yadav, |
| Music by | Raju Singh |
| Cinematography | Rajeev Ravi |
| Edited by | Hemal Kothari |
| Release date | 28 September 2001 |
| Running time | 150 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
