Bhumi Pednekar Reveals She Always Felt Like 'Number Two’ In Films With Male Co-Stars

Bhumi Pednekar is one of the most talented actors we have in the industry. She has given stellar performances in movies like 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', 'Badhaai Do', 'Lust Stories', and 'Bheed' among others. Her latest release is 'Thank You For Coming'. Bhumi is playing the lead in this female-centric movie also starring Shehnaaz Gill, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi.

In an interview with indianexpress.com, Bhumi revealed that when she’s starred opposite male co-stars, she’s made to feel like the “number two”, whereas she said it's different to be part of a film with an all-female cast. She said, “There is just no insecurity here!” 

Bhumi added, ''Previously, there was always a feeling that the man is more superior. It is like, you do anything, be anywhere, and I’ve always felt like number two. It’s never been the same footing (with the male lead), whereas here (on Thank You for Coming), we all are on the same footing. It’s just safe and secure. I’m not made to feel bad about answering extra questions (more than the male co-star). Yeh sab hota hai (such things happen). Here, all of us girls have a space to talk. We all have a space to be in a bad mood. We all encourage each other, laugh, cry. Our guards are actually down. I am genuinely just living right now, and I feel so supported by these women. I really hope I can be a support to them as well because right now all our energies are focussed on getting people to watch the film. We want this to be a movement.”

The actress also said that 'Thank You For Coming' is not about male vs. female. It is against patriarchy and comes from a very inclusive space. She also said that orgasm is a metaphor in the film.

''Whoever has followed our promotional journey knows that this film is not about man vs. woman. Orgasm in this film is a metaphor. Our film is against patriarchy, and patriarchy is not gender specific. It’s a way of thinking. It’s a school of thought people believe in. It is conditioning. It is about generational conditioning. The film is about all these things. The film is very fun and comedic. People will step out of the cinema halls feeling happy. It conveys a lot of profound things while making you laugh,'' said Bhumi.