The Bhumi Pednekar-Karan Johar friendship has now resulted in a professional union. Buzz has it that the Dum Lagake Haisha star will join the cast of the upcoming Dharma Production film, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Akshay Kumar. Bhumi is pegged to be paired opposite Rajkummar Rao in this Raj Mehta directorial.
The film, which is said to be a relationship saga, will see Bhumi and Rajkummar play the other two important characters in this Karan Johar production. Kareena and Akshay are reported to start shooting by the end of this year. Previously there had been rumours that Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor would essay the roles of the younger couple; however as it did not work out, Bhumi and Rajkummar will now fill in.
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On May 25, we were treated to images of Karan’s birthday celebrations in New York. Bhumi was also among his circle of friends partying together. She had even shared images and a video from the birthday celebrations, writing, “Happy happy birthday @karanjohar ..You’re just the best. #nyc #bdayboy.”
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Earlier this year in February, Bhumi and Karan had flown to Germany to represent Indian cinema at the Berlin International Film Festival. Bhumi had shared that she was most honoured and humbled to be invited by the Berlinale. “The fact that I will represent India and its evolving cinema is itself a huge moment of pride for me,” she had declared.
Bhumi, who has been praised for two back-to-back hits Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan– both of which delivered entertainment with a message — also featured on the Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list. Counted among the most promising talents in Hindi cinema today, her Dharma film is sure to give her career the added boost it needs.
Most of Bhumi’s films so far, including her upcoming Son Chiriya opposite Sushant Singh Rajput, have been shot in the Indian hinterland. It will be interesting to see how her upcoming Karan Johar film will project her.
