
Bhumi and Rakul’s Strong Stand Against 'Heroine Rivalry' in Film Industry
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Bhumi Pednekar is thrilled to explore the realm of comedy in her upcoming film, Mere Husband Ki Biwi, a genre she believes was more prominent in Hindi cinema during the 1990s. This romantic comedy features Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and other talented actors who embrace the quirks of love. The film is directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for his successful works such as Happy Bhag Jayegi, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Khel Khel Mein.
Bhumi Pednekar draws inspiration from 90s comedies
Pednekar draws inspiration from 90s comedies. At the trailer launch, she expressed that her childhood was filled with watching such films, captivated by the performances of stars like Karishma Kapoor. She feels fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase humor in both Pati Patni Aur Woh and Mere Husband Ki Biwi, both directed by Aziz. She noted that comedies often lack female representation, making this her preferred genre. In this film, the two female leads take center stage in the comedic scenes, reminiscent of the leading roles in popular 90s series. Consequently, they have embraced a similar style.
When questioned about potential fears and ego clashes among female actors, Pednekar and Singh affirmed their genuine friendship, dismissing such notions.
Dismissing rumours of ego clashes
Addressing rumors of ego conflicts, Pednekar referred to Singh as her sister and mentioned that her best friend, Jackky Bhagnani, is her husband, which has strengthened their bond. She suggested that the narrative of insecurity among female leads likely stems from less confident men, emphasizing that it is unfounded. The filming process was enjoyable, and there were no issues between them.
Singh revealed that their director was initially concerned that their real-life friendship might not be effectively portrayed in the film, given that their characters are adversaries. Despite their close relationship, Aziz advised them to maintain some distance to convincingly depict their antagonistic roles on screen, as he worried their friendship might overshadow their performances.
Despite their close friendship in real life, Aziz has advised them to maintain a certain distance to effectively portray an adversarial relationship on screen. The director expressed concern that their genuine camaraderie might not translate well in the film.
Arjun Kapoor on the bond between his co-stars
Arjun Kapoor discusses the relationship among his co-stars. He noted that, paired with Pednekar and Singh, they share a genuine friendship, and he has never sensed any insecurity among them.
Occasionally, comparisons are made between the rivalry of two actresses and that of dancers performing on stage. However, none of the actors approached the director or producer with requests to alter scenes. They were well aware of the script and character outlines prior to filming and adhered closely to them. Kapoor has not observed any signs of insecurity among them from his perspective.
On February 21, audiences will be introduced to Mere Husband Ki Biwi, a film produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh under the banner of Pooja Entertainment.
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