Bhumi Pednekar on what Shah Rukh Khan said to her
Bhumi Pednekar is all set to star in the crime thriller 'Bhakshak'. The movie is backed by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's 'Red Chillies Entertainment'. The movie will be taking over Netflix soon, and Bhumi Pednekar's magic will be at the forefront.
Shah Rukh Khan called up Bhumi Pednekar
In a conversation with News18, it was revealed that Shah Rukh Khan called up Bhumi Pednekar after the wrap of 'Bhakshak'. The actress revealed, "The day we wrapped up the film, I remember I was eating dinner and I was like, âoh the film is done.' There was going to be a get together party and we were in Lucknow and I got a call from Shah Rukh sir and, you know, he's such a gracious man. He just called me to thank me (for doing the film) and I'm like dude you're Shah Rukh Khan."
"Kudos to Red Chillies for supporting this film. They supported this film right away. They saw the material and this is a story we should present by our platform. Kudos to Netflix for taking a film like this," she added.
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Boldly proclaiming her manifestation, Bhumi revealed she would like to work with Shah Rukh Khan. "It is my biggest manifestation since I was a child. So I really, really hope."
About 'Bhakshak'
Bhumi Pednekar is starring as an investigative journalist in a small town in her upcoming film Bhakshak. Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the trailer for the upcoming crime drama, featuring Bhumi Pednekar, who offers a glimpse of her powerful performance as Vaishali Singh, a determined journalist on a mission to expose a heinous crime. Inspired by true events, the film promises to captivate audiences with a tale of bravery and the quest for justice.
Directed by Pulkit and produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma, Bhakshak features a powerful ensemble including Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava and Sai Tamhankar, along with Bhumi Pednekar. The film follows the life of a fearless investigative journalist who uncovers shocking secrets hidden within a girls' shelter home.'
Sharing the trailer, SRK wrote, "A story of resilience that needs to be told. #Bhakshak a film inspired by true events, releasing on 9th February, only on Netflix!"
Reflecting on her role in the film, Pednekar says, "In my journey as an actor, I've always been drawn to clutter-breaking films that go beyond the conventional narrative. Bhakshak is also one such film, in fact, it is one of the most significant films of my career. This has been a profound experience and I am very grateful for scripts like âBhakshak' and characters like Vaishali Singh that have the courage to tell these powerful narratives. I truly believe in the transformative potential of storytelling, and I am committed to choosing roles that not only push boundaries, and break stereotypes, but also ignite discussions that pave the way for meaningful change. Bhakshak is an important film and I can't wait to share our labour of love with audiences around the world."
