has impressed us with her performance in
films like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Toilet: Ek
Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Savdhan has
added one more feather of success to her
hat. The actress has been finalized as the
host for the upcoming Star Screen Awards.
The star-studded event is expected to
happen January in 2018. A source told to a
leading entertainment portal, "Bhumi is one
of the most exciting young talents in
Bollywood. Her choice of films reflects the
brand thought of Star which is Nayi Soch.
She has done standout roles which have
become commercial blockbusters and she
has also garnered incredible critical acclaim
with her choices. She was the perfect fit for
the host of Star Screen Awards.
The source also added, "Bhumi Pednekar is
on a dream run and that's because of her
talent, her dedication and professionalism.
She is hugely sought after this award
season. While at Star Screen Awards she is
hosting the entire event, in Zee Cine Awards,
she will be performing! For a young talent
who is just three films old, this is a big
achievement. ( Also Read: INSIDE PICS: Ed
Sheeran charms Malaika Arora Khan, Mouni
Roy, Bhumi Pednekar and even Farah
Khan's kids )
On the work front, Bhumi Pednekar is
currently prepping for Sone Chidaiya. The
actress will be seen opposite Sushant Singh
Rajput. The film has a great ensemble of
actors besides these two. Veterans like
Ashutosh Rana, Manoj Bajpayee and Ranvir
Shorey are also a part of the film. It is set in
the 1970s, in the Chambal belt which was
famous for its dreaded dacoits. The film is
directed by Abhishek Chaubey who
previously helmed movies like Udta Punjab,
Ishiqiya and Dedh Ishqiya. Sone Chidaiya is
produced by Ronnie Screwvala and is the
first collaboration between Abhishek
Chaubey and Sushant Singh Rajput.
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