Page 3(2005)
Page 3 is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Atul Kulkarni, Sandhya Mridul, Tara Sharma, and Boman Irani. The film examines the Page 3 culture of Mumbai, where newspapers cover celebrity parties and gossip. It follows a young journalist who discovers the dark secrets behind the glamour. The film won three National Film Awards, including the Golden Lotus for Best Feature Film. It was praised for its honest portrayal of media corruption and elite hypocrisy. Page 3 was released in India on 21 January 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Madhur Bhandarkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A young journalist named Madhavi Sharma moves to Mumbai and gets a job writing about celebrities for the Page 3 section. She quickly learns that the glamorous world of parties and stars hides lies, abuse, and crime. She must decide whether to play along or fight for the truth.
“The party is over. The truth begins.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Page 3
Cast reunions in this film: Boman Irani & Tara Sharma (3 films together), Atul Kulkarni & Madhur Bhandarkar (2 films together), and Boman Irani & Sandhya Mridul (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by director Madhur Bhandarkar's own experiences attending high-society parties as a journalist.
- Actress Konkona Sen Sharma prepared for her role by shadowing a real-life Page 3 journalist for several days.
- The movie's climax scene at the police station was shot in a single continuous take lasting over seven minutes.
- Many real-life celebrities played themselves in cameo appearances, blurring the line between fiction and reality.
- The film was shot on a modest budget but became a surprise critical and commercial success.
- It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 2005.
- The screenplay was partly based on anonymous tips and stories shared by industry insiders.