Wednesday 29 August 2012

I'M REALLY NOT gender-biased: Bhandarkar

By Hindustan Times

Madhur Bhandarkar is popular for making women-oriented films like Chandni Bar, Page 3 and Fashion and the filmmaker clarifies that this does not imply he's gender-biased and says his only aim is to make good movies. "For me, it is rather essential to make an even film, which garners success
and critical acclaim. National Awards definitely come later," said Bhandarkar.

"I am never gender-biased. I MIGHT agree that the ratio of female actresses is more in my films and that's the reason why people think I make only women-oriented films but that is not the case. It all depends on what I REALLY LIKE at that time," he added.

Bhandarkar's films haven't only helped him carve a distinct segment for himself, additionally they became turning point in female actresses' career -- be it Tabu in "Chandni Bar" or Priyanka Chopra in "Fashion", both the actresses won National Award for his or her performances of their respective films.

Now the filmmaker able to share another story within the type of "Heroine", which has Kareena Kapoor within the lead. It releases Sep 21.