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Madhur Bhandarkar to Direct 'Syama – The Missing Chapter' on Dr. Mukherjee, 2027
✍️ NDTV
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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Indian filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has announced a biopic titled "Syama – The Missing Chapter" on former Union Minister Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, with principal photography slated to begin in 2027.
Madhur Bhandarkar, a prominent name in Indian cinema, has revealed plans to direct "Syama – The Missing Chapter", a biographical film about Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh and a key figure in India's early post‑independence politics.
The film aims to explore Mukherjee’s political journey, his role in shaping the Indian National Congress’s policies, and his eventual departure to form a new political party. Bhandarkar intends to portray the complexities of Mukherjee’s ideology and his impact on contemporary Indian politics.
Principal photography is scheduled to commence in 2027, with production to be handled by Bhandarkar’s own banner. While details on the cast and crew remain undisclosed, the announcement was made during a press briefing reported by NDTV.
Bhandarkar, known for his meticulous storytelling in films such as "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", is expected to bring a nuanced perspective to this historical narrative.
The film aims to explore Mukherjee’s political journey, his role in shaping the Indian National Congress’s policies, and his eventual departure to form a new political party. Bhandarkar intends to portray the complexities of Mukherjee’s ideology and his impact on contemporary Indian politics.
Principal photography is scheduled to commence in 2027, with production to be handled by Bhandarkar’s own banner. While details on the cast and crew remain undisclosed, the announcement was made during a press briefing reported by NDTV.
Bhandarkar, known for his meticulous storytelling in films such as "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", is expected to bring a nuanced perspective to this historical narrative.