Toronto Goes Wild for Bandar!
Guess what’s got everyone buzzing? Anurag Kashyap’s new film, Bandar (also known as Monkey in a Cage), just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (TIFF), and it’s already a smash hit! Starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, the movie is taking the internet by storm, with #BANDARinTIFF hitting the No. 1 trending spot worldwide!
A Night to Remember: Star-Studded Premiere
The red carpet was absolutely glittering with stars! Anurag Kashyap, Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sakshi Mehta, Nikhil Dwivedi were all there, along with a whole host of other talents like Vamika Gabbi, Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi, Shah Rizvi, Alexander Reiner, and Rajat Reshmi. Word on the street is that the film completely blew away both the audience and the critics.
Bobby Deol: You’ve Never Seen Him Like This Before!
Seriously, everyone is talking about Bobby Deol’s performance. He’s being praised for delivering what many are calling the best performance of his career, and fans are loving his incredible transformation for the role. Critics are even saying it’s one of the most powerful performances he’s ever given!
Sanya, Saba & Sapna: The Women Who Shine
Sanya Malhotra is winning hearts with her deeply moving performance in a pivotal role. Saba Azad brings a fiery intensity to her character, and Sapna Pabbi is being hailed as a complete revelation. Talk about girl power!
Nikhil Dwivedi: The Man with the Vision
Produced by Nikhil Dwivedi, the name behind hits like Veere Di Wedding and CTRL, Bandar definitely has that unique storytelling vibe he’s known for. The screenplay, written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, adds even more layers to Kashyap’s already compelling vision. This is definitely one to watch!