'Babli Bouncer': Tamannaah to play never-seen-before character in Madhur Bhandarkar's next

Bhandarkar is known for his magic in bringing alive soul-stirring characters that go on to become truly iconic and evergreen. He has mastered the art of presenting exceptional stories with female protagonists in the lead.

Jointly produced by Fox Star Studios and Junglee Pictures, Babli Bouncer is a delightful coming-of-age fictional story of a female bouncer, set in the real 'bouncer town' of North India – Asola Fatepur.

"As a filmmaker, there is a lot to be excited for and look forward to, when you get the chance to explore a never-before-told narrative. I want to portray this story of a female bouncer through a slice-of-life comedic tone that also leaves a lasting impact", said filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar.

"With the shooting of Babli Bouncer starting today, I am ready as ever to bring forth this story from the world view of women bouncers. It's a wonderful story and I'm absolutely sure Tamannaah will leave everyone surprised with her performance!"

Tamannaah Bhatia said she fell in love with the character as soon she read the script of Babli Bouncer. "It is one of the most exciting and fun characters with a substance that I have come across. Madhur Sir has a flair for crafting defining female protagonists and Babli too is such a powerful character. For the first time, a film will explore the story of a female bouncer, and I am more than excited to be her voice. I can't wait to dive into this whole new world," she said.

Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney Star, India, said they want to celebrate the rich diversity of human experiences and imagination through their stories. "We focus on creating movies and characters that are fresh, unique, and extremely entertaining with a strong universal appeal. Babli Bouncer is one such story that we feel should leave a lasting impression on the audience. We are very excited to embark on this journey with Junglee Pictures, Madhur, and Tamannaah to create what should be a very heartwarming and uplifting entertainer," he said

Babli Bouncer explores the unseen world of bouncers, also stars Saurabh Shukla along with Abhishek Bajaj and Sahil Vaid in pivotal roles. Produced by Fox Star Studios and Junglee Pictures, Babli Bouncer is directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and stars Tamannaah Bhatia, in the lead.

Concept, story, and screenplay: Amit Joshi, Aradhana Debnath, and Madhur Bhandarkar. The movie will release at the end of this year in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.