Bhavna Pani reveals how she landed a key role in Rajkumar Hirani's 'Pritam & Pedro'
Mumbai, July 7
Actress Bhavna Pani has opened up about her experience of working with acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani in the project 'Pritam & Pedro.'
Calling the collaboration a special opportunity, she shared that being associated with Rajkumar Hirani Films is a dream for many actors and described the chance to work with the filmmaker as a proud moment in her career. Talking about how she became a part of the project, Bhavna told IANS that she was approached by director Abhinav Arun and associate director Rituja for an audition.
"It was only later that I discovered it was for Rajkumar Hirani Films. I went through the audition process, and since the character is crucial to the story and the climax, they wanted someone who could leave a strong impact. There wasn't a second thought. Even though it's a cameo, it's a very important character that changes the course of the story."
She added, "Raju sir actually edited my debut film Tere Liye. He's always been incredibly warm and encouraging towards me. Reconnecting on this project felt very natural because we had already worked together before."
"Being associated with Rajkumar Hirani Films is a huge honour. He's a legendary filmmaker, and working with him is on every actor's bucket list."
Bhavna also recalled discovering several familiar faces during the shoot. "One of the producers, Sahil Khosla, is my school senior, and I've previously worked with Rajkumar Hirani Films on advertising campaigns directed by Shimit Amin. It really felt like coming home."
Bhavna Pani has another film scheduled to release in September, along with a few web series that are currently awaiting their release. "I'm also in discussions for more films and series. It's a very exciting phase because I'm getting to explore myself both as an actor and as a director."
The cybercrime comedy-thriller series 'Pritam and Pedro' premiered on July 3, 2026.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's nice to see an actress getting a meaningful cameo that actually drives the plot, instead of just being a prop. And working with Raju sir? That's like getting a PhD in filmmaking for free! All the best for her upcoming projects.
Bollywood mein jaise jaise filmography badhti hai, cameo roles bhi important ho jate hain. Rajkumar Hirani ka brand is enough to make any actor jump at the opportunity. Anyone seen the series yet? How is her performance? 🤔
I appreciate how candid she is about the audition process. In today's nepotism debates, it's refreshing to hear that she got the role based on merit, even if it's a small cameo. But honestly, the entertainment industry should focus more on strong characters than just star power. Hope her other projects do well too!
"Reconnecting felt natural" - that's the magic of Hirani ji's sets, I guess. He creates a family environment where even debutants feel at home. Bhavna seems grounded and hardworking. Just hope the series does justice to her character. Waiting for OTT release to binge-watch! 🍿
Good for her, but can we talk about how the industry still has many talented actors waiting for their big break? Hirani's films are great, but they often have huge star casts and limited roles for newcomers. Hope this trend of giving impactful cameos to lesser-known actors continues beyond this project.
I love how she mentions the producers being her school senior -
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