Bhumi Pednekar poses upon her arrival for the opening ceremony of ‘Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023’ in Mumbai. File/AFP

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has announced that she has commenced shooting for her debut series, “Daldal,” and even offered a glimpse from the set. Bhumi took to Instagram and shared a picture with her back facing the camera. The actress is seen wearing a brown shirt and has a long ponytail. Due to the dim lighting, not much is visible in the photo. “The past never stays buried for long. Rita’s journey with #Daldal commences from today,” she captioned the image.

“Daldal” is a thriller that tells the story of DCP Rita Ferreira, who is haunted by the guilt of her past while dealing with the demons of her present. She is investigating a series of murders committed by a cold-blooded serial killer.

The series is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and is reportedly based on the book “Bhendi Bazaar” by Vish Dhamija. When the announcement about “Daldal” was made in March, Bhumi shared that she would be playing a woman who has shattered the glass ceiling by being appointed as the DCP of Mumbai. Bhumi tagged her character as a “super achiever” in a man’s world.

“I think a character like this will resonate with the times that we live in because a woman is no longer shackled down and is ambitious and independent,” she said at the time.

Bhumi began her career with “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” and has since appeared in films such as “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha,” “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan,” “Bala,” “Pati Patni Aur Woh,” “Govinda Naam Mera,” “Saand Ki Aankh,” and “Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.” Her last major role was in the crime thriller “Bhakshak,” based on the Muzaffarpur shelter case.

Meanwhile, Bhumi recently revealed that she struggled with confidence while growing up and said that she turned to fashion as a form of self-discovery. “When I was growing up, I struggled with feeling confident, especially because of the pressure to fit into certain beauty ideals. But instead of letting that define me, I turned to fashion as a form of self-discovery,” Bhumi said.

The actress added: “As I’ve gotten older, my relationship and understanding of beauty and fashion have evolved.” Bhumi said that it’s not just about looking good anymore or following trends. “It’s about embracing my individuality, expressing my personality, and celebrating what makes me unique. Today, fashion and beauty are a medium through which I can express myself, my emotional canvas, and my state of mind.”

Even though Bhumi has received mixed views over her fashion and style statement, Bhumi will still experiment with her looks as she loves it. “I love experimenting. I just want to have fun with fashion, and I think I’m doing this with all my heart, which is why people are appreciating my fashion-forward turn. It is good when I can work both ends of the spectrum — from relatable to edgy fashion.”

she said. Bhumi loves it that way, but her fashion is to shatter that perception and show people who she really is and how she wants to be seen.

Indo-Asian News Service