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Bhumi Pednekar is one of the most versatile actresses in Bollywood and has always managed to impress the audience with her stellar performances. She is all set to star in the Netflix movie 'Bhakshak', which is inspired by true events and will play the role of a journalist named Vaishali Singh. In a recent interview, Bhumi talked about working with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Bhakshak' and revealed the superstar called her after wrapping up the shooting.

While speaking to News18, Bhumi said, "The day we wrapped up the film, I remember I was eating dinner and I was like, ‘oh the film is done.’ There was going to be a get together party and we were in Lucknow and I got a call from Shah Rukh sir and, you know, he’s such a gracious man. He just called me to thank me (for doing the film) and I’m like dude you’re Shah Rukh Khan."

She added, "Kudos to Red Chillies for supporting this film. They supported this film right away. They saw the material and this is a story we should present by our platform. Kudos to Netflix for taking a film like this."

 
 
 
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Talking about working with Shah Rukh Khan, Bhumi said, "It is my biggest manifestation since I was a child. So I really, really hope."

Bhumi earlier talked about her experience of playing the role of journalist in 'Bhakshak'. She told ANI, "Journalism is a difficult career...it needs a lot of courage to ask the right questions, especially to the people who are in power. To ask questions fearlessly definitely needs a lot of courage… I salute the journalists out there for doing their job with integrity and fearlessness. I have learned a lot by working on this film. I feel honoured.”

She added, "Working on Bhakshak was quite challenging as it is based on a sensitive and hard-hitting topic. The film asks questions at a core level that is bound to shake one's conscience. I hope the film sparks conversations that lead to meaningful change. The film sheds light on the crimes against the children."

Apart from Bhumi, the movie also stars Sanjay Mishra, Sai Tamhankar and Aditya Srivastava in pivotal roles. 'Bhakshak' will release on Netflix on February 9.