Sunday, June 7, 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

    ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ Row: SGPC Chief Secretary Roop Singh Tenders Apology

    ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ Row: SGPC Chief Secretary Roop Singh  Tenders Apology
    In the wake of the outrage against the SGPC and Akal Takht for endorsing the film ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ for an all-India release, barring Punjab, SGPC chief secretary Roop Singh 

    ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’ Row: SGPC Chief Secretary Roop Singh Tenders Apology

    I Am A Very Spiritual Person, Says Priyanka Chopra

    Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra on Wednesday said that she was a very spiritual person, but stressed spirituality was a different personal experience for different individuals.

    I Am A Very Spiritual Person, Says Priyanka Chopra

    Irrfan Khan’s Spokesperson Dismisses Reports Of Actor’s Deteriorating Health

    Almost a month after Irrfan Khan had said in a tweet that he is suffering from neuroendocrine tumour, his spokesperson has asked people to desist from spreading rumours.

    Irrfan Khan’s Spokesperson Dismisses Reports Of Actor’s Deteriorating Health

    I Can't Imagine Life Without Acting: Kareena Kapoor Khan

    I Can't Imagine Life Without Acting: Kareena Kapoor Khan
    Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is a fourth generation actor from the Kapoor family, has said that she cannot imagine her life without acting.

    I Can't Imagine Life Without Acting: Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Worst Form Of Violence: Rajinikanth On Cops Assaulted During Anti-IPL Protest

    Worst Form Of Violence: Rajinikanth On Cops Assaulted During Anti-IPL Protest
    Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Wednesday said assault on policemen on duty should be nipped in the bud.

    Worst Form Of Violence: Rajinikanth On Cops Assaulted During Anti-IPL Protest

    Kailash Kher Finds Joining Politics ‘Scary'

    Singer-composer Kailash Kher, a Padma Shri awardee, says the thought of entering politics is scary as it involves the use of mind rather than the heart.

    Kailash Kher Finds Joining Politics ‘Scary'