Never even thought of becoming an actress myself: Bhumi Pednekar

The story of Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar getting a role in the film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ is very interesting. Actually, Bhumi Pednekar started her career with the casting division of Yash Raj Films. One day Bhumi was auditioning for the actress of ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’. Sandhya’s role in this film was very interesting and that of a fat girl. The casting team auditioned around 250 girls.

Bhumi told that ‘I used to do casting but sometimes I will become an actress myself, I didn’t even think about it. So many girls auditioned for the role of Sandhya but not even once did I feel that I could do this role too. Bhumi told that ‘Yashraj used to go to the casting director of films, Shanu Sharma. He auditioned me too, so I too did not find this role so easy. Film director Sharat Kataria thought a lot before choosing me in the role of Sandhya. He didn’t want to cast me just because I was associated with Yash Raj Films. He wanted to give a chance to an actress who could understand the script. I really had to prove my worth. I was brought up in Mumbai. I had to play the role of a woman of the 90s. I had an urban accent in Hindi. The audition went on for 4 consecutive months and one day I was told that this role was being given to me. Worked behind the camera for 6 years before getting his first film. When ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ released, Bhumi Pednekar was fiercely appreciated by the critics.

Bhumi’s first film itself became a hit. The actress has proved her acting prowess by working in films like ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’, ‘Saand Ki Aankh’. Let us tell you that Bhumi Pednekar has made her identity of a strong actress. Bhumi started her acting career with the film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’. In this film, opposite Ayushmann Khurrana managed to win the hearts of critics with his superb acting. She received the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female for this film.