Updated On: 12 February, 2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhumi Pednekkar says public figures must take political stands and use their platforms responsibly. She questioned the urgency of stray dog removal verdicts amid rising violence against women

Bhumi Pednekkar
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar strongly believes in having an opinion on the politics of one’s country, especially when one occupies a public platform. In a conversation with mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, the actor opened up about her evolving political awareness, the responsibility that comes with being a public figure, and why issues like violence against women deserve far greater urgency than verdicts on stray dogs.
When asked whether she is political, the actress said, “I think I went through a phase where I was very apolitical. But then I realised that we are a beautiful democracy, and you need to have an opinion. You need to have a stand.”