Bhumi Pednekar plays an investigative journalist in Netflix’s Bhakshak, film to premiere on this date

 

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Netflix, in a press release, shared that the film is inspired by true events. In the teaser, we see Bhumi as Vaishali Singh, a fierce investigative journalist, on the quest to bring to light a heinous crime, laying bare the ground reality of crimes against women. On the intense topic of the film, the director said in a statement, “Our aim was to shed light on the harsh realities of society and spark conversations that lead to meaningful change. I’m looking forward to more people joining this important dialogue.”

Expressing his thoughts on the film’s release, Gaurav Verma, Producer at Red Chillies Entertainment, says, “We believe in storytelling that not only entertains but also enlightens. This film is a testament to our commitment to narratives that provoke thought and inspire societal reflections. We’re excited to collaborate with Netflix to share this impactful story with audiences worldwide.”

Netflix India’s Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh adds, “Bhakshak, is a hard-hitting story, inspired by true events. The film follows a determined journalist who strives to bring justice against all odds.”

Bhakshak is directed by Pulkit and produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma. Along with Bhumi, Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava and Sai Tamhankar also play pivotal roles in the film. It will release on Netflix on February 9.