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Bhumi Pednekar On Being An “Ally” Of The LGBTQIA+ Community: “God Made Us From The Same Thread”


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Bhumi Pednekar, one of many celebrated actors of at this time, has at all times been fearless when it got here to the movie decisions she has made. Notably, the actor’s character, that of Sumi, a lesbian sports activities coach in her newest movie Badhaai Do was appreciated by the viewers in addition to the critics and she or he was awarded the Filmfare for Finest Actress (Critics) this 12 months. Now, in an unique chat with ETimes, the actress spoke about her emotions in direction of the LGBTQIA+ group and in addition revealed that she is a “ally” of the group.

She stated, “I simply really feel that love is love and as people we must always all have equality in each side of life. I really feel God made us from the identical thread and it isn’t as much as us to have biases and cross judgements on what someone’s life deserves to be. I am an ally of the group.”

Bhumi additionally spoke in regards to the assist she acquired from the LGBTQIA+ group after her Filmfare win. She instructed ETimes, “Successful the Filmfare is extra like a private victory however the love the movie obtained as an entire is a victory for the group. The success and love the movie has acquired makes you realise that our nation is altering and our cinema is part of the altering narrative like in so a lot of my different movies up to now. Badhaai Do is a particularly vital movie for me, as I’ve part of my soul hooked up to it, provided that I’ve so many associates who’re from the LGBTQIA+ group. I obtained an opportunity to signify them in a small approach and it makes me really feel that I am a part of the answer to their challenges.”

Bhumi Pednekar’s movie Badhaai Do received the Finest Movie (Critics’), Finest Actor in a Main Position for Rajkummar Rao, Finest Actress (Critics’) for Bhumi Pednekar (she shared the award with Tabu for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2), Finest Screenplay Award for Akshat Ghildial, Suman Adhikary and Harshavardhan Kulkarni, Finest Supporting Position for Sheeba Chaddha and Finest Story for Akshat Ghildial and Suman Adhikary.

After her victory, Bhumi Pednekar shared a heartfelt notice on her Instagram feed. She wrote, “My third one. Badhaai Do might be etched in my coronary heart endlessly. Filmfare Awards 2023. Thanks God, my household, associates, all my movie makers and my viewers. 6 wins final night time on a well-liked platform, exhibits issues are altering and for the higher. There could not have been a greater time than now to rejoice Badhaai Do. We stand tall with our queer associates with the hope that our movie contributed into making this world a good and equal place for all. Jo bhi ho, Love is love.” In her publish, Bhumi additionally acknowledged her co-stars, writes, director, ADs and everybody who was part of the mission.

See Bhumi Pednekar’s publish right here

Badhaai Do showcased the story of two LGBTQ+ characters – a homosexual cop (performed by Rajkummar Rao) and Bhumi Pednekar, who’s courting one other girl.  Chum Darang performed the position of Rimjim, Bhumi Pednekar’s girlfriend within the movie, whereas Gulshan Devaiah had a cameo as Rajkummar Rao’s associate.