The Wives: Shalini Passi shares her experience of working with Madhur Bhandarkar

Updated On: 12 September, 2025 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Komal RJ Panchal

Shalini Passi, who rose to fame with Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, is making her big-screen debut in Madhur Bhandarkar’s The Wives. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, she shares her excitement about it

Shalini Passi

Most will agree that there was only one take-away from Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives — that Shalini Passi is thoroughly entertaining on screen. Since the third season premièred on Netflix, Passi has received widespread attention, be it for her fashion choices, her art collection, or her life mantras. Now, she is making her big-screen debut with Madhur Bhandarkar’s The Wives.

What made her take up the extended cameo? The chance to work with the National Award-winning filmmaker, said Passi. “I have admired Madhur Bhandarkar ji’s films over the years. His stories are iconic. We also have several friends in common, so I had met him socially before. When the role was offered to me, I felt it would be a great experience,” she told mid-day.

Madhur Bhandarkar