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Bhumi Pednekar recently shared heartfelt reflections on her decade in cinema. She revealed that her personal low points have been her greatest teachers, showing her a resilience she never knew she had. The actor spoke about how her priorities have shifted from seeking fame to seeking meaningful impact through her work. She also opened up about the specific challenges women face with online bullying in today's social media-dominated world.

Key Points: Bhumi Pednekar Says Life Lows Taught Resilience at India Today Conclave

  • Bhumi Pednekar credits debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha for profoundly changing her life's trajectory
  • She explains her evolution from seeking acceptance to now seeking purpose and impact
  • The actor highlights her film choices tackling social issues like gender-based violence
  • Pednekar discusses finding courage to deal with targeted online trolling against women
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My lows in life have taught me more than my highs: Bhumi Pednekar reflects on her journey

Bhumi Pednekar reflects on her 10-year film journey, discussing debut film impact, seeking purpose over fame, and resilience against online trolling.

"My lows in life have taught me more than my highs - Bhumi Pednekar"

Mumbai, September 25

Actor Bhumi Pednekar recently opened up about her journey in films and how her work has shaped her life and career.

Speaking at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2025 during a session titled "Power of Presence in a Changing Industry," she reflected on her decade-long journey in cinema.

Bhumi said that her very first film continues to hold a special place in her heart. Talking about the "presence and impact" of her debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, she explained how it changed the course of her life.

"I can never shake off the presence and impact that Dum Laga Ke Haisha had on me. It was a film that truly made a difference. I started my journey as a teenager at Yash Raj, with big dreams and aspirations of becoming a heroine in the film industry. Back then, I was someone seeking opportunities and acceptance. Today, I find myself seeking purpose and impact; that's how I've evolved as a person," she said during the session.

The actor also spoke about how her films over the years have connected with audiences, adding that movies like Toilet: 'Ek Prem Katha,' 'Sonchiriya,' 'Badhaai Do,' and 'Bhakshak' dealt with themes such as "ethical journalism and gender-based violence," while 'The Royals' celebrated "women in positions of power."

"For me, these last 10 years have been filled with nothing but gratitude. Every morning, I wake up feeling like I'm headed to a film set, and that feeling is everything. This is just the beginning. I want to keep working until my last breath," she added.

Bhumi also spoke about the challenges of facing trolling and online negativity and shared how they have become accustomed to "trolling and bullying." However, she said it becomes harder when women are the targets.

"Trolling, bullying, whatever you call it, we're used to it. But when women are targeted, I don't always know how to deal with it. I don't wake up with courage; I find it within myself because I don't have another option. I know I'm going to survive this. I have too much drive and ambition in me. We live in a world dominated by social media, and with it come constant noise and opinions. My lows in life have taught me more than my highs, and they've shown me that I am far more resilient than I thought."

On the work front, Bhumi was last seen in Netflix's 'The Royals' where her performance received much praise.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect for choosing meaningful films like Toilet and Bhakshak instead of just commercial masala movies. We need more actors who use their platform for social impact.
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Ananya R
Her honesty about online trolling is so important. Women in public life face such disproportionate criticism. Glad she's speaking up about this issue.
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Sarah B
While I admire her journey, I wish she'd acknowledge the privilege of starting at Yash Raj. Many talented actors struggle for years without such opportunities.
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Vikram M
"My lows have taught me more than my highs" - such a profound truth! This is exactly what our elders teach us about life's challenges. Bhumi is truly wise beyond her years.
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Kavya N
Her film choices show incredible range - from comedy to serious social dramas. The Royals was particularly inspiring for young women! 👏
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Michael C
Interesting perspective on the evolution of Indian cinema through her filmography. The industry is definitely changing for the better with actors like her.

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