Saturday, June 6, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

I Haven't Been Offered Challenging Roles: Bhumi Pednekar

IANS, 03 Jul, 2018 10:48 PM
    Actress Bhumi Pednekar says people don't come to her with challenging roles, and that keeps her away from the big screen.
     
     
    Bhumi made her debut with "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" in 2015, and went on to do "Toilet - Ek Prem Katha" and "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan". She also featured in "Lust Stories" anthology. 
     
     
    "I have been a huge fan of Zoya Akhtar and it was a big thing for me that I had opportunity to work with her. When I heard the script of that segment in 'Lust Stories', I realised that it is a challenging role and I really like to take challenging roles," Bhumi said while was interacting with the media at Navbharat Times Utsav, 2018 here. 
     
     
    "People often ask me why I do less films. It's because, I feel I haven't been offered challenging roles. So, whenever challenging roles will be offered to me, I am ready to be part of those projects," she added.
     
     
    The actress also said that she would love to see her twin sister Samiksha Pednekar in Bollywood. 
     
     
    "I would love to see her in films because I think she is extremely pretty. We are really obsessed with each other in our family. But she is lawyer and a very bright one, so if anyone wants to hire her as a lawyer they can contact her," she added. 
     
     
    On getting an award at the event, Bhumi said: "I have received an award under the category of Most Promising Young Talent. It is very motivational for an actor. I have been in this industry from last two and a half years. I have worked in three films and did small stint in web as well. 
     
     
    "Whatever I have done till date has been appreciated, so I am very thankful to the audience."
     
     
    She will next be seen in "Son Chiraiya". 
     
     
    To be helmed by "Udta Punjab" director Abhishek Chaubey, "Son Chiraiya" revolves around Chambal dacoits and is set in the 1970s. It also features Sushant Singh Rajput, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey and Ashutosh Rana. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Sonam, Kareena, Swara Refrain From Casting Couch Talk

    Sonam, Kareena, Swara Refrain From Casting Couch Talk
    I do not think we should divert focus from this film. This is a very special film, and we have put a lot of effort. I think the film should get its relevant attention

    Sonam, Kareena, Swara Refrain From Casting Couch Talk

    I Promise To Do One Or Two Films A Year: Kareena Kapoor Khan

    I Promise To Do One Or Two Films A Year: Kareena Kapoor Khan
    Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, excited about "Veere Di Wedding", her first release post pregnancy, has promised she will do at least one film every year.

    I Promise To Do One Or Two Films A Year: Kareena Kapoor Khan

    It's Okay To Fight For It: Deepika Padukone On Pay Gap

    It's Okay To Fight For It: Deepika Padukone On Pay Gap
    Deepika Padukone, one of the highest paid actors in the Indian film industry, says women must not shy away from demanding and even fighting for the pay they think they deserve.

    It's Okay To Fight For It: Deepika Padukone On Pay Gap

    5 Yrs In Jail For 10 Pujari Gang Members For Plotting To Kill Mahesh Bhatt

    Ten members of the Ravi Pujari gang were sentenced to five years in jail by a court here on Wednesday for conspiring to kill filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and his family members in 2014.

    5 Yrs In Jail For 10 Pujari Gang Members For Plotting To Kill Mahesh Bhatt

    Kangana Ranaut To Debut At The 71st Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

    Kangana Ranaut To Debut At The 71st Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet
    Actress Kangana Ranaut will be making her debut at the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year.

    Kangana Ranaut To Debut At The 71st Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

    Ranveer Singh Plans A Summer Break In Switzerland, Claims It Is His Kind Of Country

    Ranveer Singh Plans A Summer Break In Switzerland, Claims It Is His Kind Of Country
    Bollywood's livewire actor Ranveer Singh says Switzerland is his kind of country and he is all set to jet off for a summer break there.

    Ranveer Singh Plans A Summer Break In Switzerland, Claims It Is His Kind Of Country