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The women in Anubhav Sinha’s world are unforgettable. They are the epitome of strength, grit and most importantly, women with a voice that can’t be shushed. Be it Taapsee Pannu in Mulk, Sayani Gupta in Article 15, or the sturdy ensemble of actresses who made Thappad what it is, Sinha’s universe has well-fleshed out, well-rounded female characters who are out there to make a difference. And it’s thus no surprise that for his upcoming socio-political drama, he casted Bhumi Pednekar. The film, which marks Sinha’s reunion with Bhushan Kumar after the monumental success of Thappad, was announced last week and has Rajkummar Rao in the lead. Rao and Pednekar will also be seen in the much-awaited Badhaai Do next year, for which the duo has already finished shooting.
Sinha tells us, “Bhumi Pednekar was the perfect choice for a film of this nature. She is an assured actress and a woman with a mind of her own. That’s the quality this character needs to have. I couldn’t have asked for a better cast. These are performers who not only shine every time they are on screen; they elevate the written word to create magic on screen. I am blessed to have the team I am working with. I couldn’t have asked for a better collaborator than Bhushan Kumar who is immensely supportive at every step along the way. He is the kind of visionary who believes in the diversity of cinema and choose to tell stories that are gutsy and off the beaten path.”
Anubhav Sinha’s brand of conscientious cinema has remoulded the face of Hindi cinema in recent years. In the past week alone, the filmmaker has announced Bheed and the release date of his next Anek. With his stable Benaras Mediaworks buzzing, Sinha’s focus will be on ensuring his next project carries forward the legacy of creating the thinking man’s cinema. Together with T-series, the duo are creating waves in the industry by putting their weight behind stories that resonate at a deeper level with the common man.
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