#Bhumi Pednekar films

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Bhumi Pednekar On Completing A Decade In Showbiz: 'I'm Truly Living My Dream' | People News

Mumbai It has been almost a decade for Bhumi Pednekar, who stepped into Bollywood with the film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, and the actress says she is truly living her dream. After “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, Bhumi was seen in movies such as “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”, “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan”, “Sonchiriya”, “Saand Ki Aankh”, “Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare”, “Badhaai Do”, “Bheed” and “Afwah” to name a…

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Bhumi Pednekar Recommends This Restaurant In Dubai; Foodies, Take Notes

Summer season is in full swing across India, and it’s the perfect time to pack our bags and travel. From domestic destinations to experiences abroad, there’s a lot of planning going on in our minds. Indian tourists love to travel and explore nearby cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai. Dubai especially has a plethora of experiences to offer and is quite popular among Indian…

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बधाई दो | BADHAAI DO (2022) dir. Harshavardhan Kulkarni Shardul, a gay cop, and Suman, a lesbian PE teacher, enter a sham marriage to pacify their families, but soon find that relationships — both real and fake — aren’t all that easy (especially once Suman's girlfriend Rimjhim moves in with the happy couple). (link in title)

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badhaai do & filmfare and how it affects the queer movement

badhaai do won 6 filmfare awards!! and apart from that, 14 nominations. this is such a welcome surprise to me considering how much the filmfare panders to popular films and celebrities. while i'm convinced that best actor in a supporting role was robbed from gulshan devaiah (who played guru) as well as best dialogues + best director, let's not dwell on that negativity. the war to get same-sex marriage is still on. and i'd like to thank the team for dedicating their awards to the queer community. for those who have been complaining yet again that this was a profitable venture for the people involved, think again about how much it tanked in the box office. and yes, bhumi pednekar has addressed the on-going legal battle for same sex marriage here. i would ask for jaded queer individuals like me to step back and think that there are different ways of coming together to support a social cause. making an entire film is one of them. green lighting such a film is one of them. acting in such a film is one of them. considering what the extremely homophobic government is capable of, we must take all such things into account. and when queer icons like onir also come out in support of badhaai do (btw his red carpet look on filmfare >>>), we should take a page from their book to see where they are coming from. also i went and checked out the team behind badhaai do (not just the actors). apparently the director (harshavardhan kulkarni) and the editor (kirti nakhwa) are already in hot soup with the government since they returned a NATIONAL AWARD a few years back. their reason? the growing intolerance of the government. kinda iconic. and a reminder that this is the same government that routinely sends journalists, activists, historians to jail while dabbling in the same fields and falsifying facts and history. (lmao calling our trauma an "urban elite" problem is so ironic considering they are the urban elites). badhaai do getting the second highest number of filmfare awards is one of the many victories that we have secured. please remind yourself to not alienate any sort of support whatsoever just because it doesn't fit the stereotypical narrative of activism. and after all, activism in art is the most powerful of its kind, is it not?

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The women in the anthology film Lust Stories (2018)

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Afwaah (rumor) on #Netflix - Movie Review

Anubhav Sinha's #Afwaah on @Nerflix shines a light on the damage done when poison of hate is spread though social media and smart tech & needlessly innocent people die in the cross hairs.

Once again producer Anubhav Sinha has boldly taken on a challenging societal issue in the film, Afwaah, currently streaming on @Netflix.  Rahab Ahmad (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) is a US returned professional, professing a desire to give back to the homeland. As the film begins, Ahmad is merrily listening to jazz and driving through traffic, trying to get to a high profile literature festival where his…

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Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar to lead cast in Netflix's new series “The Royals”

Netflix has announced its latest series, “The Royals,�� starring Indian actors Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. The show promises to be a modern-day royal romance filled with wit, humor, and a clash of contrasting worlds. Veteran actress Zeenat Aman will also make her debut on Netflix with a special appearance, adding a touch of classic Bollywood glamour to the series. The…

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Bhumi Pednekar Biography: From Casting Director to Award-Winning Actress

Bhumi Pednekar is a name synonymous with strong female characters and powerful performances in Hindi cinema. But her journey to the spotlight is unique, taking her from behind the scenes as a casting director to captivating audiences on screen. Let's delve into the life and career of this talented actress.

Early Life and Family Background

Born on July 18, 1989, in Mumbai, Bhumi comes from a blend of Konkani and Haryanvi heritage. Her father, Satish Pednekar, was a former politician who served as a Maharashtra MLA and Home and Labour Minister [Wikipedia: Bhumi Pednekar]. Her mother, Sumitra Pednekar, became a vocal anti-tobacco activist after losing her husband to oral cancer, highlighting the importance of social causes in the Pednekar household. Bhumi also has a younger sister, Samiksha, who is a lawyer and a model.

Education and Early Steps in Entertainment

Bhumi's artistic side emerged early on, and at the age of 15, she pursued acting studies at the prestigious Whistling Woods International Institute. However, her attendance wasn't ideal, leading to her expulsion. But this setback didn't deter her. Bhumi landed a job as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films, a leading production house in Bollywood. Here, she honed her understanding of the industry for six years, working on films like "Chak De! India" and "Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year".

From Casting Couch to Center Stage: A Remarkable Debut

While working at Yash Raj Films, Bhumi impressed director Sharat Katariya with her dedication and talent. This led to a life-changing opportunity in 2015. Katariya offered her the lead role in his film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha," a romantic comedy with a unique twist. Bhumi was required to gain weight for the role of Sandhya, an overweight bride in a small town. Her commitment to the character was evident, and the film became a sleeper hit, earning her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut [Wikipedia: Bhumi Pednekar]. This marked a remarkable transition for Bhumi, from casting couch to center stage.

Career Milestones and Major Achievements

Bhumi has carefully chosen her roles, often portraying strong-willed women who challenge societal norms. She has worked with acclaimed directors and actors, delivering powerful performances in films like "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" (2017), "Sonchiriya" (2019), "Saand Ki Aankh" (2019), and "Badhaai Do" (2022). Her dedication to portraying diverse characters and social issues has earned her three Filmfare Awards, solidifying her position as a leading actress in Bollywood.

Personal Life and Beyond the Screen

Bhumi is known to be private about her personal life, preferring to let her work speak for itself. However, she is vocal about environmental and social causes, following in her mother's footsteps. She is a strong advocate for animal rights and body positivity, using her platform to spread awareness about these important issues.

Notable Facts and Looking Ahead

A lesser-known fact about Bhumi is that she is a trained dancer and can even speak fluent Marathi. Looking ahead, Bhumi Pednekar continues to push boundaries and experiment with her craft. With her talent, dedication, and social conscience, she is sure to leave a lasting mark on Indian cinema.

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all these bollywood celebs who pretended to be so woke and such big allies to queer people when they had queer films to promote have disappeared when it comes time to actually use their platform

yes im looking at you ayushman khurana, bhumi pednekar, jitendra kumar, rajkumar rao, madhuri dixit. tum toh ally the na community ke? where is your 'love is love' now? when we stand before the SC to ask for marriage rights, where are you now?!

this is exactly why queer people never wanted your disgusting representation in the first place. because we know you wouldn't give a shit about queer people and community irl. y'all just wanted to be 'progressive', use our stories for your profits and then use your privilege to get away with it.

sincerely, fuck off and take your fake representation with you

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Thank You For Coming Review - Lively Ride That Falters at Climax

Kanika Kapoor just wants a man who can make her happy, but it's easier said than done. Read our review of "Thank You For Coming" starring Bhumi Pednekar.

⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. After watching her play a politician’s daughter running away from her male chauvinist fiance in the gritty thriller “Afwaah”, it was fun to watch Bhumi Pednekar rush into getting herself a groom just to have an imaginary happy ending in “Thank You For Coming”. But that’s not what the film is about. Directed by Karan Boolani, this 2023 comedy is focused on female…

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Bhumi Pednekar at Busan International Film Festival

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Bhumi Pednekar Shines Like A Hollywood Star In Unique Rug-Inspired Outfit | People News

Mumbai: Actress Bhumi Pednekar took to her social media handle and shared some eye-catching photos in which she looks no less than a Hollywood star.  Taking to Instagram, Bhumi, who has 9.4 million followers on the photo-sharing platform, shared a carousel of pictures from a studio with dark blue curtains where she stands behind the light. She captioned the post, “What I love about this piece is…

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Bhumi Pednekar and the actors of Thank You For Coming pay a visit to the new Parliament Building in favor of the Women's Reservation Bill

Bhumi Pednekar and her co-stars from the upcoming film Thank You For Coming paid a visit to New Delhi's New Parliament Building.

On September 20, 2023, Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar and her co-stars from her upcoming film Thank You For Coming paid a visit to the New Parliament Building in New Delhi. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, accompanied them.

The visit coincided with the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill proposes to reserve 33% of Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly seats for women.

For their tour, Pednekar and her co-stars, Shehnaaz Gill, Shibani Bedi, and Dolly Singh, dressed in traditional garb. They toured the structure and marveled at the artwork and architecture that depicted India's old cultural history. Pednekar, Bedi, and Singh are all known for their feminist and women-centric activism. Bhumi Pednekar said of the law, "I am very proud of being a modern Indian woman and being here at this historic moment." The Women's Reservation measure was the first measure considered in the new Parliament, and I am extremely hopeful for the change that women will bring while in power and being a part of policy decision-making," she said while talking with the journalists present. Returning to the film, Thank You For Coming, it is set to be released on October 6. It made its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival recently.

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*BIG NEWS: Thank You For Coming to have its Gala World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2023!*

The next offering from powerhouse creators of "Veere Di Wedding," Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor has been a well-kept secret. Unveiling today as an Official Selection at the esteemed Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023 is their coming of age comedy "Thank You For Coming".

Handpicked to have its grand gala world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 on 15th September 2023 at the Roy Thomson Hall, the laugh riot entertainer is the only Hindi feature film to have a gala premiere this year at TIFF!

Directed by Karan Boolani and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, The film stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, Karan Kundrra & Anil Kapoor in a special appearance. The film is slated to have its theatrical release worldwide on the 6th of October 2023.

Talking about the same, Rhea Kapoor shares, "It is a film for this generation and we feel extremely honoured to have the world premiere of our film at TIFF 2023. Even with its unconventional storyline and bold point of view, this movie is an out and out Bollywood entertainer, full of masti and music so it makes this selection that much sweeter! It is a film I am extremely proud of and we couldn't have asked for a better kick-start. I've had the privilege to work with the most talented group of girls that have put their heart and soul into making this movie and we can not wait for the world to see what we have made."

"I am genuinely thrilled to announce that our film, is set to grace the esteemed TIFF platform. This project holds a special place in my heart, and I am eagerly anticipating the moment when I can present it to a discerning global audience. The opportunity to be part of such a prestigious festival is an absolute honor, and I am awaiting the feedback and reception it garners." Says Ektaa R Kapoor, joint managing director Balaji Telefilms Ltd.

Thank You For Coming follows the story of Kanika Kapoor, a single girl in her thirties, and her quest for true love and pleasure.

Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, Directed by Karan Boolani and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, Thank You For Coming to release in theatres worldwide on 6th October 2023.

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Bollywood Movies Part CCVIII

Inspector Jatil Yadav (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) investigates the murder of the influential Raghubeer Singh (Khalid Tyabji) on his wedding night to his young second wife Radha (Radhika Apte). As Jatil investigates, he learns more about Raghubeer’s proclivities and about family secrets long left undisturbed, including the truth about the death of Jatil’s first wife (Natasha Rastogi).

CW for movie: human trafficking, rape, sexual abuse of a minor, some gore. Raat Akeli Hai is a good whodunnit that gives us a satisfying ending, while also being a love story. I enjoyed Jatil and Radha’s interactions, but I loved the performances of Shivani Raghuvanshi and Padmavati Rao as the combative Vasudha (Raghubeer’s niece) and the reprehensible Pramila Singh (Raghubeer’s sister-in-law) respectively. Ila Arun was also good as Jatil’s mother who wants him to get married. Favorite song is Ghoom Charkhya (no subtitles).

Kaajal (Bhumi Pednekar) moves out from her cousin Dolly’s (Konkona Sen Sharma) place when Dolly’s husband Amit (Aamir Bashir) makes a move on her and leaves her hated factory job. To make ends meet, she starts working at an adult call center as Kitty and begins an affair with “Pradeep” (Vikrat Massey), one of her callers. Meanwhile, Dolly deals with trying to make ends meet for her and Amit’s new luxury apartment that under construction and with the backlash against her son Pappu (Kalp Shah) liking girly things.

CW: corporal punishment. Dolly Kitty aur woh Chamakte Sitare is a good film about two cousins and their lives. It does a good job talking about women experiencing sex and desire without punishing them for it. It also doesn’t shy away from showing the realities of the society they live in, but doesn’t make those realities disheartening. A great example of this is the call center and how all the women there support each other. Favorite songs are Neet Ve and Khwabida (audio only). Neither song has subtitles.

Akash (Aditya Roy Kapur) goes to local crime lord Sattu Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) to help take down a sex video made of him and his ex-girlfriend Shruti (Sanya Malhotra) without their knowledge. Meanwhile, Aalu (Rajkummar Rao) tries to help the woman he loves, Pinky (Fatima Sana Shaikh), when she comes to him to help get her husband out of jail for being prime suspect in a murder Sattu Bhaiya committed. After being released from prison, Bittu (Abhishek Bachchan), Sattu Bhaiya’s former second in command, meets Mini (Inayat Verma) who has run away from home and agrees with her plan to pretend to kidnap her to get her parents’ attention. Rahul (Rohit Saraf), after being taken by Sattu Bhaiya for being near the murder, manages to get Sattu Bhaiya’s money with the help of nurse Sheeja (Pearle Maaney), but Sattu Bhaiya sends his goons after them to get his money back.

Ludo is an entertaining dark comedy that is structurally based on the board game ludo (more recognizable to Americans as Parcheesi). It was quite entertaining and funny, while also being heartwarming. I loved Bittu and Mini’s story because of how cute it was, especially when Mini prompts Bittu on how to make ransom calls to her parents. Overall, a fun romp. Favorite songs are Qismat Ki Hawa Kabhi Naram (originally from Albela), Aarbaad Barbaad, and Meri Tum Ho. None of the songs have subtitles.

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Badhaai Do

2022 ‧ Comedy/Romance ‧ 2h 27m

Badhaai Do (transl. Give Congratulations) is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language socialcomedy-drama film directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni. Produced by Junglee Pictures, it is a spiritual sequel to Badhaai Ho (2018). Depicting a couple in a lavender marriage, it stars Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar with Gulshan Devaiah, Chum Darang, Sheeba Chaddha and Seema Pahwa in supporting roles

Shardul, a gay guy, and Suman, a lesbian woman, enter into holy matrimony to appease their families. However, when Suman's girlfriend moves in with them, their lives become more complex.

Release date: February 11, 2022 (France)

Director: Harshavardhan Kulkarni

Budget: 250 million INR

Distributed by: Zee Studios

Box office: est. ₹28.33 crore

Cinematography: Swapnil S. Sonawane

Starring

Rajkummar Rao

Bhumi Pednekar

Sheeba Chaddha

Chum Darang

Gulshan Devaiah

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Badhaai Do (2022)

Bhumi Pednekar as Suman Singh and Chum Darang as Rimjhim Jongkey

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