Bhumi Pednekar on 9-Month Acting Break: Reconnecting After 'The Royals' Backlash
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News18•22-01-2026, 17:45
Bhumi Pednekar on 9-Month Acting Break: Reconnecting After 'The Royals' Backlash
- •Bhumi Pednekar took a nine-month acting break after facing harsh criticism for her show 'The Royals'.
- •She revealed that continuous work for 10 years had left her physically, emotionally, and mentally drained, leading to a loss of perspective.
- •During her break, Bhumi focused on self-improvement, watching films, reading, traveling, and taking a course at Harvard University.
- •She also spent time with family, worked on her health, and developed her eco-friendly mineral water brand, Backbay, co-founded with her sister Samiksha Pednekar.
- •Bhumi is set to return to acting with the crime thriller series 'Daldal' on Prime Video India on January 30, and a courtroom drama in March 2026.
Why It Matters: Bhumi Pednekar took a significant break to recover from burnout and criticism, focusing on personal growth.
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