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Bhumi Pednekar
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- Born 18 July 1989
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Actor, Climate Activist
- Education Arya Vidya Mandir
- Years active 2015-present
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ABOUT Bhumi Pednekar
Bhumi Pednekar: A Rising Star in Bollywood Bhumi Pednekar, born July 18, 1989, is a prominent Bollywood actress celebrated for her portrayal of strong, relatable women from small-town India. Her career trajectory, marked by impactful performances and critical acclaim, showcases her versatility and dedication to her craft. Pednekar's journey began as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films. Her debut in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), playing an overweight bride, earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, instantly establishing her presence. Subsequent successes like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), Bala (2019), and Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019) solidified her position as a bankable actress. Her critically acclaimed performances in Saand Ki Aankh (2019), as sharpshooter Chandro Tomar, and Badhaai Do (2022), portraying a closeted lesbian, garnered her two Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actress, highlighting her range and commitment to challenging roles. Beyond acting, Pednekar is a vocal environmental activist, currently working with the United Nations Development Programme to raise awareness about climate change. Her career continues to evolve, promising further impactful contributions to the Indian film industry.
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BHUMI PEDNEKAR NEWS
Bhumi Pednekar's mother gifts her gold coin after seeing her performance in Bhakshak: 'There is no award greater...'
February 15, 2024 8:49 pm
In Netflix's Bhakshak, Bhumi Pednekar plays an investigative journalist who uncovers the sexual abuse of young children at a shelter home.
Bhumi Pednekar recalls talking to Priyanka Chopra while partying with Nick Jonas in Mumbai: 'I am her fan, the world knows that'
February 14, 2024 2:44 pm
Nick Jonas was on video call with Priyanka Chopra after performing at the Lollapalooza India event.
Bhumi Pednekar: 'I don't think I'll ever be able to move on from Bhakshak'
February 09, 2024 9:17 pm
Bhumi Pednekar said she questioned her own reaction to headlines describing instances of abuse while working on Bhakshak that's inspired by true events.
Bhumi Pednekar defends Sandeep Reddy Vanga's right of 'self expression', says the 'challenge' is for the audience: 'What you learn from Animal...'
February 09, 2024 5:39 pm
Bhumi Pednekar said that she watched Animal and added that she has never liked 'hyper-masculine films'. She also spoke about a filmmaker's right of self expression.
Bhakshak movie review: The Bhumi Pednekar film is saddled with basic story-telling and zero nuance
February 11, 2024 10:55 am
Bhakshak review: Bhumi Pednekar is earnest, and works at making her character believable, but is saddled with basic story-telling, and zero nuance.
Bhumi Pednekar says Akshay Kumar reads dialogues from cue cards while shooting, calls it his 'talent': 'He said he does it to be in the moment'
February 09, 2024 4:10 pm
Bhumi Pednekar said that Akshay Kumar actually memorises his lines but likes to have a person who is holding up his dialogues on cue cards.
Bhumi Pednekar’s sister Samiksha praises her work in Netflix’s Bhakshak: ‘You have outdone yourself’
February 08, 2024 7:19 pm
In a heartwarming Instagram post, Samiksha Pednekar writes that she is proud of sister Bhumi, calls Bhakshak 'one of the most important films of our times'
When Shah Rukh Khan thanked Bhumi Pednekar for Bhakshak: 'I said, Dude you’re SRK'
February 07, 2024 5:39 pm
Bhumi Pednekar shared how Shah Rukh Khan showed his gratitude towards her for starring in Bhakshak. The film is bankrolled by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment.
Bhumi Pednekar recalls being groped in public at the age of 14: 'I remember the poking and the pinching'
February 06, 2024 8:01 pm
Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar recently opened up about an incident where she was molested at age 14.
Bhakshak trailer: Bhumi Pednekar, Aditya Srivastava promise hard-hitting film inspired by true events
January 31, 2024 12:19 pm
Bhakshak follows the journey of an investigative journalist Vaishali Singh, who goes on a mission to expose a powerful man, aided by politicians, as he exploits girls of an orphanage.
