 "Bhumi Pednekar celebrates 9 years of 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha': 'All I ever wanted was to be an actor'")
One of the most talented and versatile actresses in Bollywood, Bhumi Pednekar, who started off as a casting assistant came to light after her making her debut with the 2015 critically-acclaimed film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.
The film truly sealed her name among the rising stars in Bollywood. Nine years now and 20 films, the actress has multiple awards to her name and quite a few impactful performances to add to her list. That being said, as Bhumi Pednekar’s Dum Laga Ke Haisha completes nine years after its release, the actress was seen sharing a heartwarming post on social media.
Mentioning that she feels grateful for being able to manifest her dream of becoming an actor, Bhumi wrote, “Am so grateful to be able to wake up every day and do what I love so deeply.
All I ever wanted was to be an actor. I manifested this as a child. I believed this is going to happen to me and here we are.
Every opportunity that came my way took me a step closer to my dream. From my 1st job as a casting assistant to Dum laga ke haisha to Bhakshak it been so fulfilling.”
She also thanked the audience, the makers, Aditya Chopra, and the entire team of Yash Raj Films, further giving a special mention to her family members. “With the blessing of my father who’s always looking out for us from the heavens above and the unconditional love that my mum, samu, friends & family have always spoilt me with, I enter my 10th year motivated to keep going,” the post concluded.
Along with the post, Bhumi also added a special video including BTS clips from the film’s sets.
Work front
Last seen in the Netflix film Bhakshak, portraying the role of an investigative journalist, Bhumi Pednekar has once again received a lot of praise for her unconventional take on the issue of crime against minor girls.
The actress is yet to confirm her next project. If reports are to be believed, she will be next seen in a film titled ‘Meri Patni Ka Remake’.