Bhumi Pednekar's 6 Roles That Defy Stereotypes For Women

Bhumi Pednekar is known for playing bold characters that have redefined woman roles in cinema as well.

Bhumi Pednekar as Sandya from 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' shows how to embrace your body and be your own person. Your weight doesn't define you.

Jaya in 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' was bold to voice her right to basic hygiene as a woman.

In 'Bala' Bhumi role takeaway was to embrace the beauty and yourself for what you are. Looks don't limit you as a woman.

Bhumi Pednekar as Chandro Tomar is bold, strong. Film hits on themes like gender discrimination, patriarchy and more.

In 'Tank You For Coming' her character showed how important it is for everyone to accept their sexuality.

In 'Badhai Do' Sumi's role strives to breakfree the stigma around LGBTQIA+ community, marriage and parenthood.

While sometien the films are not well acclaimed, it is the character's takeaway that is important too.