ENTERTAINMENT

Bhumi Pednekar's inspiring journey

By Tanvi Gupta

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Intro

Bhumi Pednekar, known for her versatile roles, celebrates her 34th birthday on Tuesday. From 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' to 'Afwaah,' we trace her path to success.

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Early life

Born in 1989, Pednekar grew up in a typical upper-middle-class family. From a very young age, Pednekar dreamt of becoming an actor.

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Education loan of Rs. 13 lakh

Pednekar's mother took a ₹13 lakh loan to enroll her at Whistling Woods but she faced expulsion due to poor attendance. To repay the loan, she joined Yash Raj Films.

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Career as Assistant Casting Director

Bhumi Pednekar spent six years as an assistant casting director at YRF, assisting on films like 'Chak De! India' and 'Rocket Singh.'

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Groundbreaking debut

Pednekar performed a scene for a demo, unbeknownst to her, casting directors considered that to be her first audition for 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha.'

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Details

In 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha,' Pednekar took everyone by surprise by portraying an overweight married woman, in an otherwise size-conscious Bollywood industry.

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