Bhumi Pednekar says that she is looking for Love but not searching for it…

Bhumi Pednekar has established a reputation as an actor who prefers to be involved with progressive cinema. Bhumi has consistently been a part of stories that brought into question archaic norms of society and fought for gender equality, from her first film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), to her most recent, Badhaai Do.

In real life, the 32-year-old enjoys defying stereotypes and standing up for what she believes in. Bhumi has joined Bumble's India campaign to raise awareness about the 'Romance Gap,' which is the difference in the standard of conduct from men/masculine displaying people and women/feminine displaying folks once dating and in relationships.

Bhumi believes that “the Romance Gap is actually something that we have subconsciously accepted and adjusted to. Women are perceived to be ‘delicate darlings’ or ‘damsels in distress but I feel this perception needs to be shattered. We need to go beyond gender biases and archaic expectations. There is an interesting concept called The Equity Theory of Love, which means people are more satisfied in relationships that have an equal give and take by both parties.”

She also adds further in the interview and talks about how Bumble is a great opportunity for women as “ Bumble urges women to make the first move and that to me is empowering. In a world that’s dominated by the bold moves made by men, it’s refreshing to see an entity that enables women to initiate conversations and express their feelings. So, this collaboration is something that resonates with me as a person too.”

When asked if she is looking for love this year she says, “Of course, looking for love, but not searching for it. It happens when it happens. But a love that is empowering and comforting. That helps me shine.”

Bhumi Pednekar has Govinda Naam Mera with Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani, Raksha Bandhan with Akshay Kumar, Bheed with Rajkummar Rao and Bhakshak, amongst many that I’m still shooting lined up for this year.