INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Bhumi Pednekar opens about her challenging role in ‘Bala&: It is empowering girlsBhumi Pednekar has come forth revealing her thoughts
about her character in movie ‘Bala& in which she is being criticised for playing a dark-skinned girl
&For Dum Laga Ke Haishaa, I gained 30 Kgs
For Saand Ki Aankh, I went through transformation as well
I will transform myself as and when required
I honestly think it is the direction vision and producer prerogative on who they want to take
As an actor, I am going to portray every character that comes my way even if I have to become a man,& Bhumi Pednekar said, addressing all
Bhumi Pednekar challenges nation's obsession with fair skin in 'Bala'She added, &I am not a conventional heroine myself
Cinema is celebrating womanhood
I did Bala because of exactly that
There is not a moment when we are making fun of someone colour
This girl is, in fact, empowering other girls
She breaks every sort of societal norm or stigma attached to skin tone in India.&
Bhumi said she is being questioned as to why actors
suited for certain characters are not being given the part since her last film Saand Ki Aankh.Top read:Bhumi Pednekar symbolizes strength in
Bollywood films with powerful messages&Why the makers did not take a suitable actor for the role & well, since my last film people have been
Basically, the fact is that there are not enough empowering roles written for female leads
Let support these directors, writers and filmmakers who conceive strong female characters
I will do what is required
I don''t feel other actors are questioned about the same thing,& the Saand Ki Aankh actor said.
Ayushmann Khurrana also chimed in
saying, &I was not questioned why I was playing a bald man? The arguments will always be there but at the same time, it is the credibility
of an actor that garners a lot of audience appreciation
Ultimately, it is a film business
You opt for an actor who is credible, sellable and Bhumi is a big name right now
She fits the part and the vision of the director
It is a dream of the actor to transform and that will continue to happen.&Read more:We all should celebrate our daughters: Bhumi
PednekarStarring Bhumi, Ayushmann and Yami Gautam,Bala will see the light of day on November 8.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the
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