Madhur Bhandarkar’s Chandni Bar, starring Tabu, was a critically acclaimed film in 2001. Twenty-four years later, the film is getting a sequel, and the news was announced by the makers last week. Amid the excitement, the makers have found themselves in trouble after Madhur Bhandarkar lodged a complaint with the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) against producer Sandeep Singh and director Ajay Bahl for the unauthorized use of the title.

Madhur Bhandarkar lodges complaint

In a letter to Singh and his banner, the IMPPA said, “This is to inform you that we have received a complaint from our member, M/s Bhandarkar Entertainment, Mr Madhur Bhandarkar, that your company is using their registered title Chandni Bar for a sequel titled Chandni Bar Returns without obtaining the requisite authorisation or consent.”