Bhumi opens up about getting into the skin of her 'Badhaai Do' character

 

by IANS |

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is gearing up for her upcoming release 'Badhaai Do', has said that her character in the film is very different from her because she does not enjoy many of the privileges we take for granted.

Commenting on her character, a lesbian sports instructor who marries a gay cop (played by Rajkummar Rao), Pednekar said: "She is somebody whose life is very different from mine and that is not because of our sexual preferences, it is more about the choices one makes in life. I am somebody who has lived her life full of freedom. My character does not have that privilege."

Pednekar continued: "It wasn't about how I would feel about other people or the character that I am playing. It was more about how I would live my life that I could not relate a lot with. It is not as easy as going to the gym. It is more of an internal process."

Talking about her character's look, Pednekar said: "The director and our team members were very clear that when we look at the woman she should look like somebody who is vulnerable. So I have not shied away from not wearing makeup. I wanted to to be away from the stereotype. I just wanted to be a woman and when the audience looks at me they must not look at the sexual preference of my character. That is how I wanted to play her."

Latest Cinema Updates
Farhan Akhtar shares a hilarious post about his dog 'Tuffy' Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 03:34 PM
Pooja Hegde jets off to Sri Lanka to ring in her birthday Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 02:51 PM
Anushka Sen shares her adorable Durga Puja look Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 01:05 PM
Mallika Sherawat recollects how Bollywood tried to shame her after the landslide success of 'Murder' Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 12:45 PM
Here’s what Jennifer Winget does during down time in between shoots Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 11:37 AM
Masaba Gupta, Satyadeep Mishra welcome baby girl Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 11:01 AM
Jackie Shroff turns into deadly 'Babbar Sher' in action-packed sneak-peek of 'Baby John' Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 05:10 PM
Divya Khossla launches scathing attack on Alia Bhatt, claims she has bought 'Jigra' tickets herself Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 04:57 PM
Shehnaaz Gill gives a peep into 'Sajna Ve Sajna'' practice Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 04:45 PM
Samarth Jurel talks about issues he faced for having different coloured eyes Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 03:50 PM
Shilpa Shetty remembers father Surendra Shetty on eighth death anniversary Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 03:42 PM
Siddhant Chaturvedi rolls up his sleeves for Diwali cleaning Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 03:37 PM
Saira Banu reminisces about her wedding day from hospital bed Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 03:27 PM
Anupam Kher: 'Vijay 69' is a testament to passion, perseverance Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 01:37 PM
'Devara 2' will have more of Janhvi Kapoor Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 01:33 PM
Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna 'embarrass' their kids as they dance while walking Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 12:04 PM
Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock reminisce about ‘hitting cars’ while making ‘Speed’ Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 12:01 PM
Alia Bhatt’s future plans include ‘more movies, babies and lots of travel’ Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 11:59 AM
Ranbir Kapoor offers prayers at Durga pandal, hugs Rani Mukerji Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 11:00 AM
Anand Pandit commends Big B's 'eye for detail', calls him 'Karmayogi' Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 10:57 AM