Published 15:44 IST, December 19th 2019
Bhumi Pednekar reacts to Sonchiriya getting rebuffed by major film awards
Bhumi Pednekar, the Sonchiriya actor, revealed her feelings about her movie getting snubbed by major award shows. Read on to find out what she said about it.
Bhumi Pednekar, who made her entry in Bollywood with Dum Laga Ke Haisha, has had a fabulous 2019. While she had three major movie releases this year including Saand Ki Aankh, Bala, and Pati Patni Aur Woh, Sonchiriya was the project that received the most critical acclaim. Sharing the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana for the third time, Bala rocked at the box office and her latest film, Pati Patni Aur Woh is still running in theatres. Every year Indian cinema hosts award functions to acknowledge some great movies, actors, directors and other team members that made the film possible. However, it has been reported that Bhumi Pednekar-starrer Sonchiriya has been snubbed by many award shows.
"Disappointed that Sonchiriya did not get its due" - Bhumi Pednekar
A leading entertainment daily asked Bhumi’s opinion on her movie getting dropped from getting nominations by major award functions. The actor who is celebrating the success of her two major films said that she is sad upon the news about Sonchiriya. She further added that though she is disappointed that the movie did not get its due or nominations for any award, she is happy with the respect it got from the audience and critics. Bhumi Pednekar said that the story of the movie is very close to her heart, in fact at the top of her list amongst all her other movies.
About the movie
The movie Sonchiriya has been directed by Abhishek Chaubey. Set in the Chambal valley, the story is based on dacoits and Bhumi Pednekar plays the role of a rape survivor. She was seen as fierce and poignant and her chemistry with the lead actor, Sushant Singh, was appreciated. Director Abhishek has many good films attached to his name, including Udta Punjab and Ishqiya. Bhumi Pednekar, in an interview, credited Abhishek for bringing out the emotions in her for the character she was playing and said that she will always remain thankful to him for that.
Updated 16:54 IST, December 19th 2019