Bhumi Pednekar, known for her diverse and often unconventional roles, recently opened up about the characters that have had the most personal impact on her. From debuting as an overweight bride in Dum Laga Ke Haisha to exploring themes of female empowerment in many of her ventures, Bhumi has always showcased her interest in carving a space for herself by choosing different narratives.

Bhumi Pednekar reveals her character Sandhya from Dum Laga Ke Haisha made her fall in love with herself; says, “She helped me deal with my insecurities”

In a recent interview with Harpers, Bhumi shared how her work has often mirrored her own personal growth. “I think a character I resonated with the most has to be a mix of what I did in Thank You For Coming and Badhaai Do. Both these stories focused on liberation, finding your freedom, standing your ground, and being your most authentic self. These are themes that really matter to me, and honestly, I’ve been on that path over the last decade,” she said.

However, it’s her debut role that remains closest to her heart in which she played the role of a teacher named Sandhya. “The character from Dum Laga Ke Haisha changed me. She changed my approach to life. She made me fall a little more in love with myself and helped me deal with my insecurities. It’s a never-ending process. As you grow, the kind of insecurities you deal with also change. Every few years, you need some kind of intervention, and fortunately, my work often provides that.” While many actors often lean into more glam-centric roles, Bhumi’s choices over the years have largely leaned towards stories that reflect social realities or personal journeys.

Most recently, she was seen in The Royals, a royal drama in which she played Sophia Shekhar—a confident entrepreneur navigating complex dynamics. Up next, Bhumi is set to headline Daldal, a thriller that promises another layered performance. Described as a project that’s high on emotion and narrative intensity, the film is expected to continue her trend of taking on performance-driven roles.

Also Read: From Bikini Grooves to Sunset Vibes: Bhumi Pednekar shares fun BTS moments from The Royals; watch

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Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is all set to make her highly anticipated debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. As she departed for the French Riviera, the actress gave fans a sneak peek into her travel essentials via Instagram, offering a blend of glam, self-care, and personal motivation.

Alia Bhatt jets off to Cannes; drops photos from her prep

Her carefully curated Gucci suitcase featured a standout item — a special makeup pouch from L’Oréal Paris emblazoned with the iconic slogan ‘I’m Worth It’. Alongside her beauty products, Alia packed James Clear’s bestselling self-help book Atomic Habits, signaling her focus on mindfulness even amid the glitz of international events. Her travel bag also included other must-haves for a smooth and stylish journey.

Adding to the excitement, Alia posted an Instagram Story of a cozy coffee selfie, showing off her go-to beauty pick: the L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Gloss in her signature shade — 601 Worth It. The post aimed at highlighting the messaging of self-worth, individuality, and confidence that L’Oréal Paris champions globally.

Alia’s presence at Cannes this year is especially noteworthy as she joins an elite league of Indian brand ambassadors for L’Oréal, including the long-standing global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The Cannes appearance marks another milestone in her growing association with the brand. Meanwhile, we also got a glimpse of the actress at the airport where she seems to be showcasing her love for another brand she is associated with – Gucci. The actress was seen making her way to the French Riveira in a top and blazer from the brand along with their popular pair of sunglasses.

While her Cannes debut is currently the talk of the town, Alia’s professional slate is just as exciting. She will next be seen in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe project Alpha, co-starring Sharvari. The film is slated for a Christmas release on December 25, 2025, and is already generating buzz as one of the year’s most anticipated action thrillers.

Following that, she is set to reunite with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love & War, a romantic drama that pairs her with real-life husband Ranbir Kapoor and Raazi co-star Vicky Kaushal. Scheduled for release on March 20, 2026, during Holi, the film promises intense storytelling and stellar performances.

As Alia Bhatt steps into the international spotlight at Cannes, her style, confidence, and star power continue to make waves as fans cannot wait to see her both on the red carpet and on the big screen!

Also Read: Alia Bhatt in red swimsuit sets the mood for a gloomy Monday with sister Shaheen Bhatt’s boyfriend Ishaan Mehra; watch

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Producer Suneel Darshan’s Andaaz completes 22 years today. Directed by Raj Kanwar and starring Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta, the movie was a musical hit. On its 22^nd anniversary, Suneel Darshan looked back at it in an interview with us.

22 years of Andaaz: Suneel Darshan reveals, “Sudden fallout of Akshay Kumar’s dates required a quick decision to put up this project”

Andaaz is probably the biggest hit of your career
Andaaz was a creation of destiny & fate. A sudden fallout of Akshay Kumar’s dates required a quick decision to put up a project.

You swung into action?
I roped in my team of writers Robin Bhatt & Shyam Goel along with a competent director-friend Raj Kanwar, who was going through a low phase, and Nadeem-Shravan to compose the music album, all of which was done in forty days of relentless effort.

Just forty days?
To bring in a novel effect, I decided to cast fresh girls opposite Akshay, hence Lara Dutta (Miss Universe) and Priyanka Chopra (Miss World) were introduced. The entire movie, shot in Mumbai, Pune and South Africa, was completed in six months flat. The phenomenal response to its music was the first indicator that the project’s freshness had found public acceptance even though it left the industrywalas confused and envious.

Your team must have been on its collective toes
My production firm Shree Krishna International, which had delivered Jaanwar, Ek Rishtaa and Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya with Akshay Kumar handled the production, worldwide audio and film distribution of Andaaz and it met with a resounding success on its release in May 2003.

Andaaz augmented Akshay’s stardom
Akshay Kumar become a sought after star and got hounded by top film-makers who earlier shunned him. As for Lara and Priyanka Chopra, they changed the way cinegoers viewed leading actresses in Hindi Cinema thereafter.

Why didn’t you direct Andaaz yourself?
Raj Kanwar had done several successful movies in the 90’s but had a string of failures thereafter. We were friends since his assistant days and the familiarity was the main reason to have him on board to direct as I could take the final calls.

Priyanka went on to become an international star
I made Barsaat with Priyanka thereafter. I value both her role and performance in Barsaat as first-rate. She’s a woman with the ability to cross any hurdle that comes in her way and she has the quick-fix and traverse any impediment. She’s the only heroine to stage a comeback in her mid-40s, an age at which most actresses call it a day. She’s truly international! Andaaz added to Priyanka and Lara’s. Their freshness was infectious.

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