Bhumi Pednekar thanks Shah Rukh Khan for 'Bhakshak', says 'As an actor, nothing is more joyous than...'

Bhumi Pednekar was recently seen in Netflix and Gauri Khan’s ‘Bhakshak’, a film that throws light on the current state of journalism. Talking about the response the film has received, the actress shared a note and video and said, “We have to make a film free of all corruption and with all the right intentions. This one is beyond a hit or flop. It’s about how deep it affects you when you watch it.” She added, “Today we stand victorious. We felt the impact. Let’s not stop. If our film made you feel and the next time you see injustice big or small do your bit :) We all have a Vaishali Singh in us. Thank you my incredible team.”

Bhumi is thrilled that _Bhakshak_ puts a woman as the agent of change, as the shero, something that few Indian film-makers have done. A woman standing up for fellow women and protecting them by risking her life is what makes Bhakshak a successful entertainer. Bhumi says, “As an actor, nothing is more joyous than unanimous praise from the film industry, media and audience about one’s performance. I’m very emotional and passionate about my work, every film of mine has a special place in my heart. For me, Bhakshak is at the top of that heap because of the powerful story that it is saying and also because I play a woman who is the agent of change.” She adds, “That is rare in Indian cinema as very few films empower a woman be leaders of change, to be the ones who better society. I have always believed in playing women who are powerful, who contribute to nation building and who empower fellow women to stand up against injustice, patriarchy & are vocal about their rights and needs.” Bhumi further says, “I thank my director Pulkit , Red Chillies and the writer Jyotsana Nath for giving me a project that has allowed me to act from my heart. I’m thrilled with the love that is coming my way. It tells me that I have picked a right project that has touched the hearts of people. It also tells me that people want to see me do meaningful stories that are content forward.”