Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Madhur Bhandarkar explores Kolkata’s street food and culture
Madhur Bhandarkar visited Kolkata and shared pictures and video from his trip.
He drank kulhad chai, which is served in an earthen cup, and enjoyed street food.
He also stopped to take selfies with fans.
He called Kolkata the City of Joy and said he was enjoying its atmosphere.
At a film festival, he also spoke about making movies independently.
He said no one can know for sure what will succeed at the box office.
He added that filmmakers outside established industry groups often have to find their own way.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar shared photos and video from a visit to Kolkata.
He enjoyed kulhad chai and street food at a roadside stall.
Bhandarkar posed for selfies with fans during the visit.
He described the experience as “soaking in the soul” of the City of Joy.
At the 14th Jagran Film Festival, he discussed challenges for independent filmmakers outside established industry groups.
- Who
- Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar.
- What
- He shared moments from a Kolkata visit and discussed challenges faced by independent filmmakers.
- When
- The visit date is not stated; his comments were made at the 14th Jagran Film Festival.
- Where
- Kolkata; the film-festival discussion took place at the 14th Jagran Film Festival.
- Why
- Not stated.
- Filmmaker
- Madhur Bhandarkar
- City visited
- Kolkata, also called the City of Joy in the article
- Food and drink
- Street food and kulhad chai
- Social media
- He shared photos and video on Instagram.
- Festival
- 14th Jagran Film Festival
- Industry concerns
- He said independent filmmakers outside established groups or camps face challenges and must chart their own path.