Published 19:29 IST, February 18th 2020
Bhumi Pednekar shares her thoughts on her first-ever heroine-centric movie, 'Durgavati'
Bhumi Pednekar opened about doing a heroine-centric film for the first time in her career in 'Durgavati'. Read on to know more about what the actor says
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Bhumi Pednekar is currently busy shooting for her next Bollywood release, Durgavati. film is a heroine-centric movie and is first of its kind for Bhumi. Recently in an interview with a daily portal, actor opened up about her experience of starring in a woman-centric film.
In interview, Bhumi Pednekar reportedly said that for first time in her filmy career, she will be carrying “entire film on her shoulders” with reference to Durgavati. However, when asked if she feels pressurized with burden of carrying weight of film entirely on her own, Bhumi reportedly said that she does t feel pressurized at all. She also added that every new film adds pressure because one always tries to perform better than previous one.
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Bhumi Pednekar also reportedly went on to add that narrative of movie is very new to her as well as in general context. She said that she has “amazing people” as a part of cast and crew of Durgavati. movie, Durgavati is being directed by G. Ashok and being shot in Bhopal. It is based on director’s own 2018 Telugu release, Bhaagamathie.
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Durgavati is a horror film where Bhumi Pednekar features in role of an IPS officer. In Telugu movie, Bhumi’s character was played by Anushka Shetty. Apart from Bhumi, Durgavati's cast includes Mahie Gill and Arshad Warsi. movie is being bankrolled by Akshay Kumar, Bhushan Kumar and Vikram Malhotra.
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Bhumi Pednekar’s movies in 2020
Apart from Durgavati, Bhumi Pednekar will also be seen in Bhoot Part One: Haunted Ship. movie is awaiting release on February 21, 2020, and also stars Vicky Kaushal in lead. Apart from se, Bhumi will also be seen in Mr Lele and Takht.
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19:29 IST, February 18th 2020