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Published 12:43 IST, April 7th 2020

Bhumi Pednekar thinks 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' was a befitting reply to body-shamers

Here is a throwback to the time when Bhumi Pednekar, who is known for shunning stereotypes with her performances, spoke about body shaming. Read on for more.

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Bhumi Pednekar has made a name for herself by doing films on sensitive topics and has shunned the stereotypes with her performances. Bhumi Pednekar, who is also known for her bold statements, had once shared her thoughts about body shaming. Read details.

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In a media interaction, Bhumi Pednekar spoke about body-shaming and revealed that her film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, was a befitting reply to all the body-shamers out there. Adding to the same, Bhumi Pednekar said that one should not try to fit into roles anymore, as every person should celebrate their individuality. Furthermore, Bhumi also spoke about positivity and revealed that a person should feel pretty from within.  Earlier, in an interview, Bhumi Pednekar had also mentioned about her childhood trauma, when she was bullied for being a plump kid.

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What's next for Bhumi Pednekar?

Bhumi will be next seen along with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in the historical flick, Takht. Directed and bankrolled by Karan Johar, Takht is expected to hit the theatres in 2021. As per reports, Vicky Kaushal will be seen playing Aurangzeb in the film, while Ranveer Singh will essay Dara, Aurangzeb's elder brother. Reportedly, Takht follows the story about the enmity between brothers caused by the succession of the throne.

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Meanwhile, Bhumi is currently shooting for Durgavati, which is an upcoming Indian horror thriller entertainer. Directed by G. Ashok, the film is a remake of the director’s 2018 Telugu blockbuster flick, Bhaagamathie. As per reports, Bhumi Pednekar will be seen playing the character of an IAS officer, which was also played by Anushka Shetty in the original version.

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12:43 IST, April 7th 2020