Bhumi Pednekar's 'Full of Dreams' 2016 throwback; shares pics with Akshay Kumar, Ayushmann Khurrana

Bhumi Pednekar has joined the viral ‘2016’ nostalgia trend, transporting fans back in time with throwback photos from the early days of her career. She shared a series of old pictures on social media, calling the year “full of dreams.” From striking poses with Akshay Kumar to Ayushmann Khurrana, the actress offered a peek into that memorable phase.

Bhumi Pednekar pics

The actress took to Instagram to post a series of 2016 photos, dubbing it the year of dreams. Her caption read: “2016 you were full of dreams. 1. My 1st day on the sets of Toilet Ek Prem Katha, 2.My 1st photo shoot :), 3.1st @filmfare, 4.When my love for Pilates started and started transforming my body, 5.Clicked a picture with @akshaykumar to announce our film, 6.When my insta handle was PsBhumi and I used filters :), 7.From the sets of TEPK, 8.My 1st Magazine cover with the best @ayushmannk, 9.The year @iamuppi entered my life, we both look the same, 10.My girls forever @shettynisha @leilaalulla @rubina.bajwa, 11.Another photoshoot, 12.1st Ramp walk, 13.With my heart @sherminek620, 14. @shanoosharmarahihai @shainanath my god mothers, 15.Living my zindagi in Spain as I went to receive my 1st IIFA, 16.With @samikshapednekar my life".

‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ plot recap

‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, released in 2017, centers on Keshav who falls for Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar) and marries her. When she objects to the lack of a toilet in their home, Keshav sets out to build one. He quickly discovers the challenge, facing resistance from his family and the entire village over religious beliefs.

Upcoming project: ‘Daldal’

On the work front, Bhumi Pednekar is set to plays Rita Ferreira, a new DCP in Mumbai Crime Branch, in Prime Video's Hindi crime series ‘Daldal’. Based on Vish Dhamija’s book Bhendi Bazaar, the show is made by Abundantia Entertainment, written by Suresh Triveni, produced by Vikram Malhotra and Triveni, and directed by Amrit Raj Gupta. It also stars Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal in pivotal roles. The teaser shows brutal killings with cut wrists and stuffed mouths, plus Rita facing the case, her issues, and police bias. It's not for weak hearts.


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