Bhumi Pednekar on her character in Govinda Naam Mera, “Always believed cinema can be a tool to showcase independent, fiercely progressive women”

In her upcoming release Govinda Naam Mera, Bhumi Pednekar plays a woman whose husband (Vicky Kaushal) has a girlfriend in the form of Kiara Adavani’s character. Normally in Bollywood, such wives are shown in a pitiful state. But, going by the film’s promotional material, Bhumi’s character in the film appears strong.

While speaking about her character in the film, Bhumi said that she is always on the lookout of such characters. “I have always believed that cinema can be a powerful tool to showcase strong, independent and fiercely progressive women on screen,” she said in a statement. “My journey in cinema is a living example of this because I have consciously chosen films that present the woman of today, a woman who other women can connect with and relate to.”

Elaborating on her choice of films in the past, she added, “Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Badhaai Do, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Lust Stories, Sonchiriya, Saand Ki Aankh, Bala, Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare and now Govinda Naam Mera, I have always been inclined to play women who haven’t compromised on their dreams and wishes and stood up against patriarchy.”

Govinda Naam Mera is the first time that director Shashank Khaitan is trying his hand at a crazy quirky comedy. The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and is slated to stream on Disney+ Hotstar on December 16.

Throwing more light on her character in the movie, Bhumi added, “I love Gauri Waghmare who is an unstoppable force of nature and can stand up to a man and also be vocal about what she wants in life. She is an amazing character to play and I thank Shashank for giving me the freedom to run riot with it. I had a blast playing her. I think it’s evident in the trailer of the film and I’m sure it will come out more strongly when people watch the film on December 16.”

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