Bhumi Pednekar shares 'Daldal' BTS moments, says ‘Am still pinching myself'

Bhumi Pednekar is taking in the wave of appreciation coming her way for her crime thriller series ‘Daldal’, which debuted on January 30. As praise continues to pour in, the actor shared a heartfelt Instagram post thanking viewers for the love. Along with a long note, she posted 13 behind-the-scenes photos that offer a closer look at her time on set, from quiet prep moments to candid shots between takes. The post struck a chord with fans and colleagues alike, many of whom praised her performance as Rita Ferreira.The appreciation comes at a time when the series is drawing strong attention online. Bhumi’s message reflects both disbelief and gratitude as she takes in the response to the show and her role. Bhumi shared the update on Instagram, where she posted a carousel of 13 unseen pictures from the sets of ‘Daldal’. The images capture her preparing for scenes, watching footage on the monitor, and sharing relaxed moments with the team. In her caption, she described the past week as “nothing short of a dream.”She admitted that the response has caught her by surprise. “Am still pinching myself. Thank you,” she wrote, adding that it had been a long time since she felt this kind of affection from audiences. Bhumi also said she often pauses to take it all in and thanked viewers who connected with the story and her character.She noted that while she always believed the series was made with honesty, the scale of the response has given her fresh energy. She wrote that the love, the reactions, and the fact that the show is trending globally have filled her with “hope, courage, and motivation” for what lies ahead. She ended her note with, “I’ve read every message, and I carry them with me. Thank you for giving Daldal so much heart.”Several industry colleagues responded to Bhumi’s post. Dia Mirza and Vineet Kumar Singh reacted with red heart emojis. Tahira Kashyap wrote, “You were Rita and Rita was you! So so so good.” Bhumi’s sister Samiksha added, “Love you and I’m always so proud of you.”Fans echoed the sentiment in the comments. One user wrote, “Love this series.” Another said, “Rita Ferreira is just a phenomenal character…you lived it…absolutely brilliant performance by you.” Others praised the show and Bhumi’s work, calling the series gripping and her performance standout.