Bhumi Pednekar has carved an area for herself as an actor who likes to be related to progressive cinema. From her very first movie, Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), to her newest one, Badhaai Do, Bhumi has constantly been a part of tales that questioned archaic societal norms and fought for gender equality.
In actual life, too, the 32-year-old likes to interrupt stereotypes and get up for what she feels strongly about. Bhumi has related to Bumble’s marketing campaign in India to lift consciousness concerning the ‘Romance Gap’ – the discrepancy in behaviour anticipated from males/masculine presenting folks and girls/female presenting folks when courting and in relationships.
She believes that males shouldn’t need to at all times make the primary transfer in a romantic relationship, a lady can take cost to issues, too. She says, “The Romance Gap is definitely one thing that we have now subconsciously accepted and adjusted to. Women are perceived to be ‘delicate darlings’ or ‘damsels in distress’ however I really feel this notion must be shattered. We have to transcend gender biases and archaic expectations. There is an attention-grabbing idea known as The Equity Theory of Love, meaning individuals are extra happy in relationships which have an equal give and take by each events.”
Talking about gender role expectations in dating and relationships in a country like India, Bhumi says she is all for women taking charge without hesitating to speak their minds or make a decision. “Bumble urges women to make the first move and that to me is empowering. In a world that’s dominated by the bold moves made by men, it’s refreshing to see an entity that enables women to initiate conversations and express their feelings. So, this collaboration is something that resonates with me as a person too,” she says.
What does Bhumi recommend we do in relationships to bridge this hole? “It’s all in the best way you method a factor, the mindset, and the perspective. When you’re feeling entitled, be it a person or a lady, you are taking your relationship without any consideration. If you actually really feel grateful for the bond you share and want to have a long-term relationship, you’ll deal with your companion rightfully and in a good method. It’s solely if you end up too self-obsessed that equality goes for a toss in romance. So, to bridge the romance hole one has to consciously make efforts and nurture the connection.”
Are you looking for love and is that on your wish-list this year? “Of course, looking for love, but not searching for it. It happens when it happens. But love that is empowering and comforting. That helps me shine,” she explains.
The actress has received rave critiques along with her newest launch, Badhaai Do, the place she performs a gay lady. When requested whether or not she thinks relationship dynamics in same-sex relationships are totally different, Bhumi says, “I feel the dynamics between two folks in love stays the identical. That’s the purpose. Love Is love. Your intercourse or gender choice doesn’t change the ethos of it.”
Bhumi started the year with Badhaai Do, and has a string of releases lined up. “I have Govinda Mera Naam with Vicky Kaushal) and Kiara (Advani), Raksha Bandhan with AK (Akshay Kumar) sir, Bheed with Rajkummar Rao and Bhakshak, amongst many that I’m still shooting,” she shares.
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