Bhumi Pednekar reveals how she manifested working with Akshay Kumar at the age of 10
Mumbai, April 25
In the upcoming episode of the quiz reality show Wheels of Fortune, actress Bhumi Pednekar who appeared on the show as a guest, recalled her childhood manifestation of working with Akshay Kumar.
Recalling the moment, Bhumi said, "Main aapko ek anecdote batana chahti hoon jo maine aapko pichhle 10 saalon se nahi bataya hai. Jab main 10-12 saal ki thi, mere saamne wali under construction building mein shooting ho rahi thi."
She added, "Mujhe yaad hai aapka ek stunt bike se seedhiyon par upar ja rahe the."
Akshay quickly responded, "Picture ka naam 'Insaaf' hai, aur heroine thi Shilpa Shetty."
Bhumi continued, "Tab maine wahi khade hoke manifest kiya tha ki main actor banna chahti hoon, aur kaash mujhe kabhi aapke saath kaam karne ka mauka mile."
She concluded and said, "Aur woh mauka mujhe 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' mein mil gaya."
Talking about the movie, Toilet:, Ek Prem Katha released on August 11, 2017.
It was a social comedy-drama directed by Shree Narayan Singh and backed by Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey. The film starred Akshay Kumar alongside Bhumi Pednekar, with supporting performances by Anupam Kher and Sudhir Pandey.
The movie was inspired by real-life incidents and aligned with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
The story of the movie revolves around Keshav essayed by Akshay Kumar, who marries Jaya essayed by Bhumi Pednekar, only to meet a crisis when she leaves the house after discovering that there is no toilet in the vicinity of the house.
Keshav determines to struggle against deep-rooted societal norms and orthodox beliefs to build a toilet and save his marital life.
His life takes a dramatic turn when a simple domestic issue turns into a larger message about sanitation, dignity, and women's rights in rural India.
The movie was received well at the box office and both Akshay and Bhumi received great applause for their performances.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, it's great that Bhumi manifested this, but Bollywood is full of nepotism and connections. She worked hard and got there on her own merit, which is rare nowadays. Good for her! But I hope we see more such genuine talent coming up without just relying on 'star power.'
Wah! 😂 Bhumi was literally a fan girl back then, and now she's sharing screen space with Akshay sir. This is the kind of feel-good story we need in these times. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was a game-changer movie, tackling an issue that many people in rural India still face. Swachh Bharat mission ki tarah ye bhi ek social revolution tha.
I remember watching her in Dum Laga Ke Haisha, and I thought she was brilliant. But let's be real, Akshay Kumar has done some amazing work, but his 'social message' films sometimes feel like PR exercises. Still, Bhumi's journey is inspiring. Manifestation ka lesson aaj lag gaya! ✨
Ek baat toh pakka hai, Bhumi ne apne career mein bohot versatility dikhayi hai. From Dum Laga Ke Haisha to Badhaai Do, she's shown range. Aur yeh story sunke toh pyaar hi aa gaya! Manifestation is real, yaar. Bas ladko ko bhi aisi courage chaiye apne sapno ke liye.
Interesting trivia about Insaaf! I didn't know Akshay's stunt bike scene was from that
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