Questions around fame, public perception, and legal accountability sit at the centre of Bandar, the upcoming thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap. Headlined by Bobby Deol, the film explores the collapse of a fading celebrity after he becomes entangled in serious sexual assault allegations, while also examining how society reacts to truth, power, and justice in the digital age.
Producer Nikhil Dwivedi clarified that the film does not position itself against women, stating, 'This is not an anti-women film, it's a pro-justice film.' The film follows Bobby Deol's character, Sameer Mehra, a once-famous rockstar desperately trying to hold onto his fading stardom, as he becomes embroiled in a public and legal nightmare after a woman accuses him of sexual assault.
The film also marks the first collaboration between Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap, with a screenplay from writers Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. The ensemble cast includes Raj B Shetty, Saba Azad, Riddhi Sen, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Nagesh Bhonsle. Bandar is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
