Bhumi Pednekar left the audience in awe with her stunning debut in 2015, with the movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha. Ever since, the actress has chosen ground-breaking scripts that have redefined Bollywood cinema. Her choices stray away from what society labels as generic. She has been known to play characters that are plus-sized, older in age, and belong to the LGBTQIA+ community. As an actor in Bollywood, she has made her own mark in less than a decade with her powerful choice of scripts.
Speaking about her unconventional roles in an interview with a leading publication, Bhumi Pednekar said, “I always try to give a look at the character that doesn’t remind you of anybody else.” She also added, “The idea is to constantly challenge myself, push boundaries, to give the audience something new and exciting every time they come to watch a film that I am in.”
Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Bhumi Pednekar’s Bollywood debut is marked by Dum Laga Ke Haisha. A movie that gave her an everlasting impression in the industry, as an unconventional artist. The Sharat Katariya directorial, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar, centres around marriage and its complications. This movie won Pednekar her first Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female. The movie shows that love can spark when you least expect it and follows the journey of Prem and Sandhya in their married life. It all begins when Prem’s parents decide to get him married off to alleviate financial tensions. However, Prem dismisses Sandhya at first sight. His neglect of Sandhya continues throughout their marriage.
Saand Ki Aankh
Saand Ki Aankh is a biographical movie directed by Tushar Hiranandani, starring Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu. The movie is an inspiring tale based on the lives of sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. Both Chandro and Prakashi Tomar are hailed as the oldest sharpshooters. The movie speaks volumes about determination and the human spirit as these two actors take you on a rollercoaster journey. The movie begins as Chandro and Prakashi make the decision to deceive their husbands and leave the village for a shooting tournament in the backdrop of the 90s. It follows their lives as they pick up guns at the age of 60 and go on to bag multiple medals in shooting. The actors have displayed their acting prowess and comic timing while playing the roles of 60-year-old women. The ease with which they have carried firearms in movies is commendable.
Sonchiriya
Sonchiriya is an action-film directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The movie stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Manoj Bajpayee, Ashutosh Rana and Ranvir Shorey. The movie tells the tale of a rebel dacoit group that named themselves the Baaghis, set in the ravines of Chambal. Set in the 1970s, it follows the lives of the dacoits in their struggles and makes for a promising watch. The movie has also been hailed as a promising thriller that will keep you hooked to your seats. The movie is graced with a power-packed performance by Bhumi Pednekar. She essays the role of a woman who is on the run. She delivered a fiery performance that left the audience in awe. The actress won numerous accolades and widespread acclaim for the movie. This includes the nomination for a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critic). Other than Bhumi’s personal contribution, the movie bagged multiple Filmfare Awards and nominations.
