Bhumi Pednekar dedicates Bhakshak to journalists; says, “It is my tribute to unsung journalists who sacrifice everything to bring out the truth”

Bhumi Pednekar essays the role of an investigative journalist in this crime thriller.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

March 7, 2024 - 12:49 PM IST

Bhumi Pednekar, who is currently basking in the appreciation and love showered upon her for her performance in Bhakshak, dedicated the success of the film to the media fraternity of India. She called them ‘unsung heroes who sacrifice everything to bring out the truth!’

Bhumi Pednekar dedicates Bhakshak to journalists; says, “It is my tribute to unsung journalists who sacrifice everything to bring out the truth”

Expressing gratitude towards the positive feedback on the film, Bhumi Pednekar said, “I’m deeply grateful to the media and all the journalists who have given so much love to Bhakshak that is now a global hit. No matter whichever state of my country I have travelled to since its release, whenever I have engaged with the media recently, they have all told me how passionately I have represented them in Bhakshak.”

She added, “They have told me how they feel proud to see the film because it shows how a reporter can swim against the tide to uncover the truth as if her life depends on it. Media is the fourth pillar of our democracy. Journalists are the force of nature that stands in the way of injustice, always striving to better society.”

Bhumi went on to dedicate the film to journalists and shared, “Bhakshak is my tribute to these unsung heroes living across the country, sacrificing everything to bring out the truth. It is not easy being in the media. The threat to their lives, the bullying, the red tape, the attacks on social media or in real life - we know of too many cases. But what is astonishing is how the media doesn't back down from bringing culprits to justice.” She concluded by stating, “I have always been fascinated by their willpower. Lives and tales of crime journalists are also inspiring. What journalists have done for our society, for our country, is simply incredible and they do it without chasing glory. They do it just to do good. I salute this fraternity for protecting people, for protecting democracy and for protecting those in need.”

Inspired by the Muzaffarpur shelter case, the film features a journalist who is on a mission to expose the dark secret of abuse at a shelter home. Directed by Pulkit, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

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