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Bhumi Pednekar Slams 'Hyper Masculine' Films: 'I'm Not The Audience For Them'

Bhumi was last seen in Daldal.(Photo Credit: Instagram)

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News18•25-02-2026, 12:58

Bhumi Pednekar Slams 'Hyper Masculine' Films: 'I'm Not The Audience For Them'

•Bhumi Pednekar criticizes the rise of 'hyper masculine' films, stating she and many women are not their audience.
•She highlights a decline in dignified and well-written roles for women in Indian entertainment, citing the O Womaniya! report.
•The report reveals a dip in female representation behind the camera, with women holding only 13% of HOD roles.
•Pednekar notes that men are 'naturally prioritised' in a conditioned hierarchy, impacting women's opportunities.
•She emphasizes the need for audiences to support women-led films to drive real change in the industry.

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