Published 09:04 IST, March 23rd 2020
Bhumi Pednekar impressed Rani Mukerji? Here's other facts about the 'Bala' actor's career
Considered as one of the finest actors in Bollywood, here are a few facts about Bhumi Pednekar's professional journey you probably had no idea about. Read on.
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Considered as one of the finest actors to have graced Bollywood in recent times, Bhumi Pednekar is just five years old in the film industry. Yet, she already enjoys a massive fan following in the country. Since her debut film in 2015, Bhumi Pednekar has come a long way in her career and has left the audience tongue-tied with her nuanced portrayal of characters onscreen. Here are a few facts about the actor’s professional journey you probably had no idea about.
Trivia about Bhumi Pednekar
- Apparently Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji was also impressed with Bhumi's acting chops in her debut film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha. According to reports, Rani Mukerji had seen a few parts of the film and was impressed with Bhumi's on-screen presence and confidence. The report further stated that Rani wanted to personally meet Bhumi to congratulate her for the manner in which she had handled the controversial role.
- According to reports, Bhumi Pednekar used to double up as an actor for auditions, as she worked as an assistant to Shanoo Sharma.
- Post the success of Dum Laga Ke Haisha, YRF studios signed a three-film deal with Bhumi. After Dum Laga Ke Haisha, the actor was seen in YRF bankrolled films like Toilet Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
- Bhumi revealed in an interview with an entertainment publication that she had always wanted to be an actor.
- Reports speculate that Bhumi was mentored by Seema Pahwa who plays Bhumi's mother in the Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
- Reportedly, Bhumi Pednekar's role in Lust Stories was first offered to Kiara Advani. However, the actor rejected it, as the role in the film was limited.
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha's final worldwide gross was ₹71.85 crore.
Updated 09:04 IST, March 23rd 2020