What drew Bhumi Pednekar to Prime Video's 'Daldal'
What's the story
Bhumi Pednekar, who has been receiving positive reviews for her latest web series Daldal, has revealed why she chose this project over others. She said that the story's disruption and her desire to work with creator Suresh Triveni drew her in. "I want to use my art and the advocacy that often comes with it for something meaningful," she told Bollywood Hungama.
Script appeal
Pednekar was impressed with the story
Pednekar spoke about the script of Daldal, saying it was different from other shows in this genre. "It's a slow burn. It isn't a whodunit it's a 'whydunnit' and I found that incredibly compelling," she said. "What drew me in immediately was the story. I went in expecting something familiar within the genre, but what I truly enjoyed was the disruption the makers were attempting." The series is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and produced by Abundantia Entertainment.
Socially driven stories
Pednekar's preference for socially driven stories
Pednekar also shared her preference for socially driven stories. "I resonate deeply with stories that have a purpose, because I try to live my own life with purpose too," she said. "A large part of my work has been in that space, and I don't see myself stepping away from it. It reflects who I am as a person."
Character portrayal
On her role in 'Daldal'
In Daldal, Pednekar plays the role of DCP Rita Ferreira. She revealed that she had to live with her character's fears and triggers constantly, which left her exhausted. "There's a lot of finding Rita that actually happened on set, even though we had four months of prep," she told Zoom. The series also stars Deepak Tijori's daughter, Samara Tijori, and Paresh Rawal's son, Aditya Rawal, in lead roles. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 30.