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DURGAMATI
Durgamati will present Bhumi Pednekar in a never-seen- as well as nerve-wracking. There is a
before avatar. Well, she’s never played the role of a feisty, lot of responsibility on me. I have been
disgraced IAS officer, possessed by a vengeful spirit. very fortunate as an artist and I’m
“Waited so long to share this one with you. Our sweat, proud of my journey in cinema so far.
blood, and hard work,” wrote Bhumi while sharing the So, I’m grateful for this opportunity. I
Durgamati trailer while Akshay Kumar, who co-produces have always had a co-star to share the
the film, tweeted: “No one will be spared from her rage!” responsibility with, now I am helming
Interestingly, the trailer of Durgamati doesn’t begin with a this film. I am excited to see how people
direct introduction to Bhumi’s character - former IAS officer react to this. I have never looked like
Chanchal Chauhan - instead, sets up the storyline. this; people have never seen me in this
avatar.”
Bhumi has been a part of many successful films, this is for
the first time when the actress will be carrying a movie on Regarding Bhumi Pednekar’s role in
her shoulder with any big name as the lead in the film. the film, she earlier said, “The film is
going to take me in horror space. It is
Recently, while talking about the movie, Bhumi said, “It is the most challenging and special film
the first time that I am helming a film alone and it is exciting
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