Mahesh Bhatt hurled abuses at Madhur Bhandarkar when he was sleeping after 'Chandni Bar' became a hit: 'People crave for big hit'

Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Chandni Bar’ initially left him uncertain despite positive audience reactions. Tabu and distributors informed him of the film’s success, but it was Mahesh Bhatt’s call that truly woke him up. Bhatt urged him to celebrate the blockbuster’s achievement and witness the enthusiastic crowds at theaters, emphasizing the rarity of such milestones.