Bhumi Pednekar became popular with her role in Dum Laga Ke Haisha Bhumi has been a foodie since her childhood days. Hence when she was selected for Dum Laga Ke Haisha, she was very happy because she was quite sure the film would be a hit due to its powerful script. She was permitted to eat as much and gain weight up to 85 kg to get into the skin of the character. To put on 20-25 kilos Bhumi started eating high-calorie foods like butter chicken, dal makhani, pizzas, Mughlai dishes, sweets and paranthas, day in and day out and turned 86 kg. Besides gaining weight, Bhumi also prepared for the role by understanding the living style in Haridwar, where the film is based. She stayed in the house of a fellow YRF employee, who works as a line producer in YRF. There she led a life of a simple lower middle-class family woman. She swept the floor, cooked for the family and changed the kid’s clothes. The experience that she earned while working in the house was more than training in an acting institute. It was this hard work, dedication and devotion of Bhumi to the role that fetched almost all the top awards for her commanding performance including the most popular – Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Bhumi Pednekar wanted to become an actress since childhood As a child Bhumi would spend much time standing in front of the mirror and marvel at her beauty. Though chubby since childhood she is blessed with sharp features. She was an avid Bollywood and Hollywood films and dreamed of becoming an actress. She was passionate about British and American TV shows. At her school Arya Vidya Mandir (Mumbai) she would participate in dramas. While her father wanted her to join Indian Food Services; her mother supported her to chase her dream of becoming an actress. After completing her studies at the age of 18 years, Bhumi joined Yash Raj Films (YRF) as an assistant casting director. She assisted Shanoo Sharma at YRF and worked for six years. She kept working in the hope she might get an opportunity to become an actress.
Bhumi Pednekar has no plans for marriage Bhumi Pednekar is right now focusing on her film career and has no plans for marriage.
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