“It's about being confident” …Bhumi Pednekar

In an industry where slim waists, six-packs and fit frames are the order of the day, here comes the unusual Bhumi Pednekar, embodying a plus-sized girl in her debut film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”. For her character Sandhya, Bhumi consumed a customised calorie-rich diet for around a year to weigh about 89 kgs, and her portrayal has drawn applause from many quarters. 

Asked if she's ready to be a size zero, she told IANS: “Why not? But it all depends, if the script really needs me to be a size zero girl, if the character of the girl needs to be size zero, I'm ready for it.”

“More than being voluptuous or thin, it's more about being confident and comfortable. The girls today are not the type who would starve themselves. Whether they are plump or overweight, they are very comfortable with their body,” she added. 

However, Bhumi has no qualms in saying that she found herself “pretty” when she gained oodles of weight for her movie, as “being beautiful is just a state of mind.”

Bhumi, who worked behind the scenes of Yash Raj Films' projects as an assistant to the casting director for six years, said “I'm comfortable with the way I look. I feel if you think you are beautiful, it will show on your face.” 

Acting is a profession Bhumi always eyed, but she felt she would never fit the 'parameter' of being an actor.

Source: IANS