'Page 3', Madhur Bhandarkar's film about Mumbai's elite, turned 20. Bhandarkar recalls initial doubts and casting struggles, but Konkona Sen Sharma believed in the project. Despite budget constraints, 'Page 3' became a hit, winning three National Film Awards. Sen Sharma shared that filming was her first Mumbai experience.
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