Bhumi Pednekar is set to take on another performance-driven role in her upcoming film. The actress has reportedly signed an untitled courtroom drama where she will portray a lawyer. This project comes after her last release, 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi', which received a modest response at the box office. Despite the film's lukewarm performance, Bhumi appears focused on choosing scripts that offer substantial emotional and dramatic scope.
Nine-Month Break Changed Bhumi Pednekar's Perspective
In December last year, Bhumi Satish Pednekar revealed that she had taken a nine-month break from acting after 'The Royals'. The decision followed a period of intense online trolling that prompted her to step away from the industry for a while. During this phase, she kept a low profile and avoided public appearances. She declined new films, stayed away from award shows and fashion events, and even returned signing amounts for projects she had initially agreed to do. The hiatus helped Bhumi reconnect with herself and reassess the kind of stories she wanted to tell. Reports later suggested that she would not return for the sequel to 'The Royals', as she was now interested in darker, layered, and emotionally rich narratives.
Courtroom Drama to Be Shot in Himachal Pradesh
According to an exclusive report by News18, Bhumi's upcoming film will be shot extensively in the scenic locations of Himachal Pradesh. This new film is touted to be a courtroom drama and will be shot extensively in Himachal Pradesh, as reported by the same website. To prepare for the character, Bhumi has reportedly taken guidance from her sister, Samiksha Satish Pednekar, who practices law professionally. The untitled film will reportedly feature a veteran actor as Bhumi's onscreen father. He will also play a lawyer, making the relationship between the two central to the story. News 18 further reports, The untitled film will also feature a veteran actor, who will play Bhumi's onscreen father and a lawyer. The story will revolve around this father-daughter duo, with most portions of it unraveling in a courtroom.
Arif Sheikh Returns to Direction
The film will be directed by Arif Sheikh, one of Hindi cinema's most respected editors. Bhumi began her acting journey in 2015 with 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. ETimes praised her acting by saying, For a debutante, Pednekar is surprisingly confident. Khurrana, is the best he has been since his launch venture. Sanjay Mishra and Seema Pahwa are at the top of their game. But in the end, it isn't extraordinary, failing to rise above the idea that a fat girl needs some schmuck to complete her life. Undeniably, the smarts are visible in its original thinking but it doesn't translate into a satiating viewing experience.
Bhumi was recently spotted in Bandra, where she told paparazzi, Mujhe kuch dikh hi nahi raha, as they clicked her photos. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.
