Bhumi Pednekar made her debut in 2015 with Dum Laga Ke Haisha and has since captivated audiences with her performances. Reflecting on her nine-year journey in the industry, she expressed gratitude for the opportunities that have shaped her career. Bhumi revealed that acting was a childhood dream she turned into reality.
Today, February 27, marks the 9th anniversary of Dum Laga Ke Haisha which starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi in the lead roles. Celebrating this significant moment, Bhumi took to Instagram and shared a video featuring her rehearsal footage, film scenes and more.
Sharing the video, she wrote, “It’s been 9 years… Am so grateful to be able to wake up every day and do what I love so deeply. All I ever wanted was to be an actor. I manifested this as a child. I believed this is going to happen to me and here we are.”
“Every opportunity that came my way took me a step closer to my dream. From my 1st job as a casting assistant to Dum laga ke haisha to Bhakshak it been so fulfilling,” she added.
She further wrote, “Thank you my audience for accepting me with such love. All my filmmaker’s ,co stars and my support team am full of gratitude. A special shoutout to @shanoosharmarahihai for being there when I needed it the most.To Adi sir & my entire team @yashrajfilmstalent. With the blessing of my father who’s always looking out for us from the heavens above and the unconditional love that my mum, samu, friends & family have always spoilt me with, I enter my 10th year motivated to keep going. @ayushmannk @imsanjaimishra @seemabhargavapahwa @sheeba.chadha #ManeeshSharma @sharatkatariya @alkaamin @yrf.”
Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a romantic comedy-drama, directed by Sharat Katariya. The plot follows Prem, a high school dropout, who unwillingly marries Sandhya, an educated but overweight woman. Their relationship takes a surprising twist when they enter a race that requires Prem to carry Sandhya on his back.
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