Bhumi Pednekkar on armed forces: We as civilians don't really do that much back for them
Mumbai, June 12
Bhumi Pednekkar is currently on a three-day visit to Sikkim. The actress spoke about her visit to the border and shared that it deepened her respect for India's armed forces, sharing that civilians "don't really do that much back for them".
Talking to the media during her visit, the actress spoke about her deep sense of patriotism and that she feels deeply indebted to the Indian armed forces.
"I'm a very, very patriotic person. I was very excited about visiting the border and once you go there you just realize how much our armed forces do for us and we as civilians don't really do that much back for them," said Bhumi.
She added: "Every time I have an opportunity to interact with anybody from the armed forces I just feel so deeply indebted and full of gratitude, and being at the border, I was like that's China..."
"I went through the history of everything that had happened over there, spoke to so many officers. It was very cold, so breathtakingly beautiful up there and I was just filled with this sense of extreme pride for everything that our country does to protect us."
On the acting front, Bhumi was last seen in the 2025 film "Mere Husband Ki Biwi" directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film stars Arjun Kapoor, and Rakul Preet Singh. The film follows a divorced man named Ankur, who gets a second chance at love when his college crush. However, chaos follows when his amnesiac former wife also returns, causing confusion.
Going back in time, Bhumi started her career as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films for six years. She made her film debut as an overweight bride in the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
She was then seen in films such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Bala, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Saand Ki Aankh, Badhaai Do, Bheed, Afwaah and Bhakshak. Her most recent work includes the series Daldal.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally a Bollywood celebrity speaking from the heart instead of just posting flag photos on Republic Day! Bhumi has always come across as grounded. The way she described being at the border and seeing China gave me chills. Our soldiers truly are the real superheroes. We need more awareness like this. What are we civilians actually doing for them? 🤔
It's nice to see celebrities using their platform for something meaningful. Bhumi's words about feeling indebted really resonate. But let's be honest - we also need systemic support for our armed forces beyond just gratitude. Better pay, mental health services, and rehabilitation for veterans. The government should take note. 👍
Bhumi's words are heartfelt but I wish our society showed this respect more routinely. Our jawans sacrifice their families and comfort while we complain about traffic jams and Netflix buffering. She's absolutely correct - we don't do enough. Maybe start by donating to Army welfare funds or simply thanking a soldier when you see one. The least we can do. 🙏
I still remember my visit to Siachen - the winds, the cold, the isolation our soldiers endure. Bhumi is bang on. But why are only Bollywood actresses being sent to these places? Where is the government's consistent outreach? Also, while we appreciate the sentiment, let's not forget that many of these same stars stay silent on issues like defence budget cuts. Actions, please.
So proud of Bhumi for this! Her journey from being an assistant casting director to such a thoughtful actor who
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