Madhur Bhandarkar Humbled by Lasting Impact of 'Traffic Signal' After 19 Years

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed that he remains humbled by the impact of his 2007 drama "Traffic Signal," even 19 years after its release. The film, which won him a National Award for Best Direction, highlights the often-ignored stories of people at the lower rungs of society. He credited the powerful performances of the cast and the dedication of the technicians for bringing the story to life. Bhandarkar is now working on his next project, "The Wives," which will explore the hidden lives of women in Bollywood.

Key Points: Madhur Bhandarkar on 'Traffic Signal' Impact 19 Years Later

  • Film marks 19th anniversary
  • Sheds light on ignored lives
  • Won National Award for Best Direction
  • Bhandarkar working on new film 'The Wives'
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Madhur Bhandarkar says the impact of 'Traffic Signal' leaves him humbled even after 19 years

Director Madhur Bhandarkar reflects on the enduring social relevance of his National Award-winning film 'Traffic Signal' on its 19th anniversary.

"National Award winning film #TrafficSignal has had an impact I'm still humbled by - Madhur Bhandarkar"

Mumbai, Feb 2

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar admitted that he is still humbled by the impact left by his 2007 release "Traffic Signal", even after 19 years of release.

Marking the release date anniversary of the drama, Bhandarkar stated that the project successfully sheds light on the unsaid stories of those who are not given a very high ranking in our society.

"National Award winning film #TrafficSignal has had an impact I'm still humbled by, shedding light on lives that are too frequently ignored. 19th years later, its socially relevant theme still resonates with audiences," the director shared.

Bhandarkar further expressed his gratitude to the cast and crew of the drama, who gave their all to bring the movie to life.

"I'm grateful for the powerful performances of all the actors & the dedicated technicians whose craftsmanship brought this story to life," he added.

Co-written and co-produced by Bhandarkar, "Traffic Signal" stars Kunal Khemmu, Neetu Chandra, Ranvir Shorey, and Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead roles, along with Vinay Apte, Upendra Limaye, Sudhir Mishra,

Gopal K Singh, Kapil Rajput, Madhu Sharma, D. Santosh, Manoj Joshi, Sandeep Kulkarni, and Naseer Abdullah as the ancillary cast.

While Mahesh Limaye was responsible for the camera work of the movie, Devendra Murdeshwar looked after the editing of the drama.

Backed by Madhur Bhandarkar Motion Pictures and Percept Picture Company, the music for the flick has been provided by Shamir Tandon.

"Traffic Signal" revolves around Silsila (Played by Kunal Khemmu), the manager of the traffic signal, who collects a weekly protection fee from various squatters and vendors.

Bhandarkar even bagged the National Film Award for 'Best Direction' for the film.

Up next, Bhandarkar is occupied with "The Wives". The drama, which is expected to shed light on the hidden lives of the women in Bollywood, will have Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa, and Freddy Daruwala as the primary cast.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Honestly, this is one of those films that stays with you. The performances, especially by Kunal Khemu, were top-notch. It's good to see filmmakers acknowledging the impact of their meaningful work years later. True cinema.
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Rahul R
While I appreciate the social message, I sometimes feel Bhandarkar's films can be a bit repetitive in their 'expose' style. That said, Traffic Signal was impactful and the National Award was well-deserved.
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Sarah B
Watched this film during a film studies course on Indian cinema. It's a brilliant case study on neo-realism and social commentary in Bollywood. The camera work by Mahesh Limaye captured Mumbai's pulse perfectly.
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Karthik V
Ye film wahi dikhati hai jo hum roz dekhte hain par sochte nahin. The chaiwala, the beggar, the flower seller at the signal - they all have a story. More films like this please! 👏
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Neha E
The casting was just perfect. Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey were brilliant. It's heartening to know the team still feels humbled by its impact. That shows genuine artistry, not just commerce.

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