Bhumi Pednekar Talks Netflix’s ‘The Royals,’ Prime Video’s ‘Daldal,’ Climate Activism and Women’s Safety in Bollywood (EXCLUSIVE)

As a follower who has been captivated by Bhumi Pednekar‘s remarkable journey and performances, I am thrilled to see her taking on two diverse projects that promise to showcase her versatility as an actor. The upcoming Netflix series “The Royals” seems like a delightful rom-com adventure, and I can’t wait to watch the layered and nuanced performances from the talented cast, especially the veteran Zeenat Aman and Ishaan Khatter.


Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who took part in the opening event for this year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has shared information about some of her future endeavors, such as the Netflix series “The Royals” and the Amazon Prime Video suspenseful drama “Daldal.

About “The Royals,” where a sneak peek has been unveiled, Pednekar expressed: “This is my initial long-form series. I’m extremely pleased that our partners are Netflix. It promises to be grandiose. It’s a blend of romance and comedy, which happens to be a genre I adore myself.” The actor further mentioned that although the series fits into the rom-com genre, it showcases complex and subtle performances from a mix of both seasoned and new actors, including veteran Zeenat Aman and rising star Ishaan Khatter from “The Perfect Couple.

Pednekar further talked about her part in the Amazon Prime Video show “Daldal,” likening it to being dramatically different from “The Royals.” She expressed that the role she plays in this psychological thriller is unlike any character she’s read before in her career due to its intricate complexity.

During a panel discussion on women’s safety in the Indian film industry at IFFI, Pednekar shared the stage with actors Khushbu Sundar and Suhasini Mani Ratnam, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, and actor, author and film administrator Vani Tripathi Tikoo. “The Indian film industry has generally been quite safe for women,” she noted, while acknowledging that challenges exist. “Of course, there are antisocial elements, and of course, there are perpetrators, Pednekar said. “But I think today they those people are called out, as opposed to back in the day. And I think the idea was just about, how do you make the environment more safe? And this is just not an India problem. This is a global conversation today.”

In her role of promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within India, Pednekar voiced significant worries regarding climate change. She asserted that “climate change represents the greatest danger to human existence.” Currently, schools in Delhi are closed due to the poor air quality. This action, she emphasized, is depriving children of their right to education because the pollution levels are so high.

In response to the rise of individuals who question climate change holding influential roles, Pednekar stated, “Each one of us has a voice, and it matters. Yes, some in authority may challenge established scientific findings about our current global situation, but nothing is more potent than the collective power of the people.

This is Pednekar’s third time at IFFI. She emphasized the significance of the festival for budding talent: “It’s crucial that our film community provides a space like this for new, young filmmakers to gather, share ideas, and discover methods for expressing their artistic vision.

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2024-11-27 08:47