**‘Chandni Bar 2’: Tabu Likely to Reprise Her Iconic Role**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Oct 06, 2025, 6:03 PM*
Tabu, who won hearts with her powerful performance as Mumtaz Sawant in the 2001 blockbuster *Chandni Bar*, is reportedly in talks to reprise her role in the film’s much-anticipated sequel. Although official confirmation is yet to come, a source close to the production revealed that the makers are keen on having her back.
“The producers are keenly interested in having her reprise her iconic role,” the source told Zoom.
### Sequel Details
*Chandni Bar 2* is set to unfold 25 years after the original story. The makers have confirmed that the sequel will be “a reimagined story for a new generation,” aiming to bring fresh perspectives while retaining the essence of the original.
The film is officially underway with acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar at the helm. However, whether Tabu will reprise her role in this new version of the story remains uncertain.
### About the Original *Chandni Bar*
*Chandni Bar*, released in 2001, is a critically acclaimed Indian Hindi-language crime drama that explores the harsh realities of Mumbai’s underworld. The film features an ensemble cast including Atul Kulkarni, Ananya Khare, Rajpal Yadav, Minakshi Sahani, and Vishal Thakkar.
The film earned four prestigious awards at the 49th National Film Awards, showcasing its critical success. Among the honors were Best Actress for Tabu, Best Supporting Actor for Atul Kulkarni, and Best Supporting Actress for Ananya Khare.
Fans of the original remain eager to see how *Chandni Bar 2* will build on this legacy and whether Tabu’s return will add the same depth and impact to the sequel.
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