Actress Bhumi Pednekar has openly reflected on some of her career decisions, admitting that there were times when she agreed to roles that she felt were the wrong move. He made this comment during a conversation we women Programme, where industry figures discuss issues related to creativity, gender and representation.
Bhumi Pednekar admits past career missteps: ‘I weakened my agency’
When asked if she had any regrets about her choice of films, Bhumi did not hesitate to admit that ambition and box-office pressure played a role. “I’ve made mistakes,” he said, adding that one of his biggest mistakes occurred when he felt he had undermined the agency he had worked hard to build as an actor. He further added, “Sometimes you are tempted just because you want a ₹200 crore hit.”
Despite honest reflection, Bhoomi stressed his professional limitations. “What I will not compromise on is that I will not do a role where my gender is disrespected. I will not do that,” she said, stressing that certain standards are non-negotiable for her. While referring to roles that she now sees as mistakes, she did not name any specific projects and said that she prefers to stay away from unnecessary noise around her work.
Bhumi, known for a series of performance-based films haisha with breath, bull’s eye, Sonchiriya And congratulate meSaid that she is careful about her choices and would prefer to play lesser roles rather than roles that are not in line with her values. “I’ve worked very hard to create a place that’s based on performance,” he said. She said narrowing that focus was a mistake she would like to avoid moving forward.
