DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Pati Patni Aur Woh star Bhumi Pednekar used to be overweight? Okay, this might strike you as a surprising bit of news, especially now that she is one of the sexiest, most coveted Indian women in Bollywood of the era. It wouldn't even be a surprise if she is named as one of the hottest Indian models we have today. We mean, watch Pati Patni Aur Woh in theaters and you'll know exactly why. Yet, we're telling you, it's not because she used to have a voracious appetite. It was her passion for her craft that pushed her to gain weight. And trust us, her journey is one that will inspire and educate you at the same time. So if you're curious about it, then read on!

It all started when she made her acting debut in Sharat Katariya's romantic comedy, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, as the leading lady of Ayushmann Khurana. This romantic comedy-drama film is the story of a slim guy who gets paired up with an overweight college girl in an arranged marriage. Since the project required somebody who would fit the character, Bhumi Pednekar took it upon herself to put on more weight. Talk about dedication, right? Gladly, it led her to a well-deserved Bollywood break. And more importantly, it opened her eyes to the everyday experiences of overweight girls today. It also taught her valuable lessons - to be comfortable in your own body and not let those numbers on the weighing scale get in the way of you reaching for your dreams. When the shooting for the film ended, she got into a weight loss program. Despite that, she promised to keep her experiences to her heart and advocate for body positivity.