- Release date: 2005
- Runtime: 139 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Konkona Sen Sharma, Tara Sharma, Atul Kulkarni, Boman Irani ... See all
- Director: Madhur Bhandarkar
- Plot: 'Page 3' takes a behind-the-scenes look at A-list celebrity lifestyles through the eyes of a female entertainment journalist. It explores the power-play between the rich and famous and the media. It is also the story of three girls trying to make a decent living in an indecent society.
User Reviews
Succinct expose of high-society shenanigans
Jan 27, 2006
Aam Aadmi
Jan 27, 2006Aam Aadmi
Yet again, Madhur Bhandarkar takes you on a ride to the wild side. And a remarkable one it is, literally and figuratively.Mumbai hi-society -- stars and starlets, glam dolls and witch doctors, business tycoons and broker types, yep the whole... Read more at imdb.com
The Write Word
Feb 04, 2005
Abhishek Bandekar
Feb 04, 2005Abhishek Bandekar
The Write WordWhat you see is what you get. Not really! What Madhur Bhandarkar's brave and brilliant 'Page 3' does is destroy the myth attached to the glam and glitterati that colour the pages of our newspapers and whose lives(read... Read more at imdb.com
Mumbai high society exposed brilliantly!
May 16, 2005
AishFan
May 16, 2005AishFan
Page 3 is most definitely a very enthralling and captivating eye-opener that very cleverly exposes the hypocrite lifestyles of Mumbai's elite. From the fake kisses to the plastered smiles, Page 3 leaves no stone unturned in revealing the shocking lives... Read more at imdb.com
Amazing hard-hitting movie!
Apr 18, 2005
bhatpr
Apr 18, 2005bhatpr
Madhur Bhandarkar goes all out to touch upon taboo issues and gives the most realistic picture of the modern society. One gets the impression of the director even from his earlier movies like Satta and Chandni bar. The issues just... Read more at imdb.com
A must see, a good movie after long time
Feb 22, 2005
Dubey
Feb 22, 2005Dubey
I did not like Chandni Bar from the same director. I did not watch his other movies. They came and went. But Page 3 is nicely made. Seems real. Like Satya from Ram Gopal Varma did. The mental sickness of... Read more at imdb.com
Beautifully themed, directed and acted movie. A must watch.
Feb 09, 2005
handsome_2005
Feb 09, 2005handsome_2005
Madhur Bhandarkar has given it all raw. But the best part is he hasn't forgotten to give the ingredients. It has come short and crisp to the viewer and it is the audience to make the choice now. Page 3... Read more at imdb.com
Tantalising but shallow
Oct 20, 2007
paul2001sw-1
Oct 20, 2007paul2001sw-1
An expose of the world of Indian celebrity journalism sounds like an interesting subject for a film, and it's to the credit of 'Page 3' that it carries its narrative entertainingly, at least for the first two hours - in... Read more at imdb.com
Too compelling yet without propaganda
Jun 29, 2005
saraks_sk
Jun 29, 2005saraks_sk
The first review I saw of Page 3 said "what is madhur bhandarkar finally wants to say?". Should he say something so decisive.The most beautiful thing about Page 3 is it doesn't take sides. No propaganda whatsoever. This is the... Read more at imdb.com
Brave but flawed
May 22, 2008
sobchakW
May 22, 2008sobchakW
Madhur Bhandarkar directs this film that is supposed to expose the lifestyle of the rich and famous while also providing a commentary on the integrity of journalism today. Celebrities party endlessly, they like to be seen at these parties, and to... Read more at imdb.com
Brave but flawed
May 22, 2008
SRani
May 22, 2008SRani
Madhur Bhandarkar directs this film that is supposed to expose the lifestyle of the rich and famous while also providing a commentary on the integrity of journalism today.Celebrities party endlessly, they like to be seen at these parties, and to... Read more at imdb.com
Critics Reviews
| Sep 28, 2006Real Bollywood
It looks like Bhandarkar wont get much time to spend with his newly born baby.
Funny, how far the film has gone!
... Full Review
Galatta
But, in the end, she is back to square one she gets the Page 3 beat to cover yet again!
In short, Page 3 exposes, ridicules, mocks and scoffs at the lives of Page 3 personalities.
Tara Sharma is fair.
Boman Irani is outstanding yet again.
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Apun ka Choice
All in all, a good movie.
Madhur Bhandarkars movie Page 3 takes a candid look into the lives of celebrities and stars that adorn the third page of newspaper.
... Full Review
| Oct 29, 2008Times of India
Madhur Bhandarkar can, once again, be credited for designing an author-backed role for an actress and extracting her career-best performance.
The exploitation of the protagonist's psyche when she poses for a lingerie commercial is much more efficacious than the commercial (ab)use of bikini babes by most Bollywood filmmakers.
... Full Review
| Jan 21, 2005Times of India
The movie effectively blows the façade behind the bold and beautiful party people and paints them in a light that is far from appealing.
With 45 people on the sets at any given point of time, Bhandarkar still manages to give us an interesting story that does not lose its pace or its plot.
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News
Konkona on a new career trail
indiatimes.com –
2008-10-03
The politics of fashion
indiatimes.com –
2008-09-14
It's project runway of a different kind!Fashion fiascos here make a stronger statement, great designs happen by chance and go unnoticed.When did you last applaud the success of a dress on the Indian ramp? ... Full Article
Behind scenes, between sheets
indiatimes.com –
2008-08-23
Page 3 Director: Madhur Bhandarkar Cast: Konkona Sensharma, Boman Irani, Sandhya Mridul, Tara Sharma, Bikram Saluja, Atul Kulkarni Plot: A behind-the-scenes and between-the-sheets look at the people who make it to the party pages of every newspaper the so-called social ... Full Article
On a visit to the Capital to promote cotton fabrics, Konkona said: "My journey in the Indian film industry has so far been wonderful.I use the word Indian as I don't like being referred to as a Bollywood actor." ... Full Article

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