Is Rahul Bhat the New Star of Madhur Bhandarkar’s 'The Wives'?

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Key Takeaways
- Rahul Bhat begins filming for 'The Wives'.
- Mouni Roy co-stars in the film.
- Bhat is nominated for Best Actor for 'Kennedy'.
- 'Kennedy' premiered at NYIFF.
- Bhat is set to make his Hollywood debut.
Mumbai, July 10 (NationPress) Actor Rahul Bhat has kicked off his latest project. He is currently engaged in the filming of Madhur Bhandarkar’s 'The Wives'.
He shared a sneak peek of the film's set on his Instagram stories, delighting his followers.
In the video, dressed in white pants and a shirt, we see Bhat warmly greeting everyone on set, with the caption: 'Light. Camera. Drama. The Wives is officially on.'
Furthermore, 'The Wives' will feature Mouni Roy as the leading lady.
Mouni posted a picture with the acclaimed director on her IG, saying, 'Day 1 on this new film I'm truly excited about, grateful to be creating with the maestro himself @imbhandarkar. Thrilled for the journey ahead #TheWives @pranavjain2'.
In another update, Bhat's project 'Kennedy' made its debut at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2025.
Bhat has also received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in 'Kennedy'.
Expressing his joy over this recognition, Rahul stated, 'I’m truly honoured to be nominated for Best Actor at NYIFF. The response in New York has been nothing short of surreal; the first screening of Kennedy sold out in just 40 seconds! A second show had to be added, and that kind of love is incredibly humbling.'
'What’s even more heartening is that this isn’t just a one-off; everywhere Kennedy has been screened, it’s sold out within minutes. The response across the world has been overwhelming, and I’m deeply grateful for it,' the 'Ugly' actor added.
'Kennedy' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, receiving a remarkable 9-minute standing ovation.
Moreover, Bhat recently announced his entry into Hollywood with 'Lost and Found in Kumbh'. This cross-cultural drama was introduced at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival, directed by debutant Mayur Puri and supported by the Los Angeles-based Mulberry Films.