EXCLUSIVE: Bhumi Pednekar on why Daldal became a creative equaliser for her, “I don’t know if that’s politically correct to say but…”
In an industry often divided between “stars” and “newcomers,” Daldal quietly dismantles that hierarchy, and Bhumi Pednekar was the first to acknowledge it in her exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama . “Whatever scenes I have with Samara and Aditya, they are incredible performers,” Bhumi said without hesitation. “I am genuinely inspired by both of them.” What makes her praise noteworthy is the honesty with which she admits how rare such inspiration is. “It’s very rare to find inspiration from people you’re working with today. I don’t know if that’s politically correct to say but it’s true.” Bhumi described the on-set energy as unexpectedly light despite the intensity of the material. “They were playing such dark, intense parts, yet there was a lightness in the way they conducted themselves.” She even noticed a choreography-like rhythm in their scenes. “There were moments where it almost felt choreographed, the way they were reacting to each other. They were so in sync.” Produc...