Bhumi Pednekar joins Assam flood relief efforts, distributes solar lights, essentials
Guwahati, August 9
Actor Bhumi Pednekar has joined relief efforts in flood-hit Assam, working with the Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation to reach families affected by the natural calamity.
The actor was seen travelling through flooded areas as volunteers continued relief work across the state. Videos shared by Bhumi and BDRF show her making her way through waterlogged stretches, including during the night, to help distribute essential supplies.
In one of the videos, Bhumi is seen travelling by car through a flooded road in the dark, with water covering parts of the route. Sharing the video, she spoke about the volunteers continuing their work despite the difficult conditions.
"Doesn't matter what time of the day, volunteers are there supporting people @bdrf_official," she wrote.
Bhumi also shared pictures and videos from the distribution of solar lights among families affected by the floods. She said the lights could help people who are facing problems with limited electricity while living in temporary shelters.
"Distributed solar lights to flood-affected families who are struggling with limited access to electricity and safe lighting," she wrote.
Talking about the importance of the lights for families staying in temporary shelters, Bhumi added, "For families living in temporary shelters, a light after sunset is more than just a necessity; it brings safety, comfort, and hope."
Her visit to Assam comes after she faced criticism over her comments on protesters during the CJP protest in Delhi. Her remarks about abusive language directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi led to questions from some social media users about her response to the larger issues raised during the protest.
Bhumi is among several public figures who have joined relief efforts in Assam. Actor Randeep Hooda also visited Sivasagar district, where he worked with NGO Global Sikhs to serve hot meals, or langar, to people affected by the floods.
Comedian Samay Raina has also donated Rs 10 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support people affected by the floods in the state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's nice to see Bollywood stars doing something beyond just posting Instagram stories. But I wish the media would focus on the actual relief work instead of dragging in her old CJP controversy. Let her humanitarian effort speak for itself, yaar.
This is exactly what we need more of in India – celebrities using their platforms for grassroots impact. The solar light distribution is a smart, sustainable approach to disaster relief. Good on her and the BDRF team for working through the night.
She said "Bharat" not "India" – good to see more public figures embracing our native name. On a serious note, Assam needs all the help it can get. Millions displaced, villages underwater… good that she's drawing attention to this. Though I hope this isn't just a one-time PR visit. 🤔
Lovely to see this kind of work. But let's also remember the families who lost everything to the floods – solar lights and essentials are a starting point, not a solution. Hopefully the government and NGOs will continue to support long-term rehabilitation. Hope the media covers the real issues in Assam beyond the celebrity visits.
"A light after sunset is more than just a necessity; it brings safety, comfort, and hope." – this line really touched me. For families in temporary shelters, that glow is everything. Thanks Bhumi for showing up for the Northeast, which often gets ignored by Bollywood. 🌟
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