In a tribute to the National Award winning film director Madhur Bhandarkar, the Indian Film Festival in Berlin, has offered to pay two films homage at its current edition, between 15th - 19th August 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The Festival is being organized by BNA GERMANY and the Embassy of India with 'Visit Berlin', will screen Bhandarkar's Chandni Bar and Fashion at Cinema Babylon in Berlin.
Bhandarkar have been invited by the Festival for its opening ceremony. It can be recalled that the director created ripples within the film world along with his offbeat film and ever since he was arising with subtle and stark comments through his films on various social issues. The Festival is dedicating a bit 'Leading The brand new Wave' to the director, who has made award winning films like Chandni Bar, Satta, Page 3, Traffic Signal and Fashion.
In Berlin the director can even take part in an intense dialogue together with his fans and in addition release the brand new Promo cut of the film Heroine. Talking concerning the section, Festival's Chief Executive Officer, Alexandra Ccahuana Tito says, "I'VE seen almost every film of Madhur Bhandarkar and that i always wondered why Germany doesn't get to look his work, so at IFF Berlin, we took this chance to screen two of his remarkable films, Chandni Bar and Fashion. I'M sure Madhur and Priyanka Chopra's fans in Germany could be delighted with this."
"I am humbled by the affection and support they're showing towards me. I'M glad that my films have made a distinct slot for individuals all over the world. I'M looking ahead to be there for the festival with two of my most loved films - Chandni Bar and Fashion," says Bhandarkar.