Bhumi Pednekar opens up on botox and fillers debate; says 'To each their own'; opens up on fitness
isn't one to shy away from conversations that stir public opinion.
Speaking to News18 Showsha at a recent event in New Delhi, the actress addressed the ongoing chatter around cosmetic procedures like botox and fillers — a topic she herself has been dragged into following her appearance in The Royals.
Asked how she felt about the scrutiny, Bhumi responded. 'We live in a time where people should make their own choices,' she said. 'I am nobody to have any kind of judgment on what people want to do. I also feel that this is being discussed way too much.' Her words reflect a sentiment of acceptance, steering the conversation away from criticism and toward individual agency.
Fitness, ghee, and the power of balance
Bhumi also shared her approach to fitness and wellness, a topic she remains passionate about.
'It is my way of being,' she said simply. This emphasizes that health is a core part of her lifestyle.
While many might fear fats, Bhumi revealed her diet includes a generous helping of ghee. 'People get very scared of fat but I have it in my diet. The only difference is, I do not cook in ghee; I consume it raw. Put it on your rotis or idlis — it is very beneficial for your health,' she explained. The actress was in the capital for a Skechers event, where the community spirit was strong: 'People in Delhi have come together and run one thousand kilometres collectively.
Skechers, in return, is going to give 100 pairs of shoes to The Kutumb Foundation. It is so lovely,' she added.
From royal romance to gritty policing
After playing the fiercely independent Sophia in romantic dramedy 'The Royals', Bhumi is set for a tonal shift with 'Daldal', a gritty web series where she plays a police officer.
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