Before she was a star, Bhumi Pednekkar was a star-maker—a casting agent at Yash Raj Films who helped discover the likes of Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal. In this deep-dive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Bhumi looks back at her life on the other side of the camera and the harsh reality of delivering one of Hindi cinema’s biggest washouts.

Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has emotionally impacted audiences, especially younger viewers. Vicky shared a heartfelt video of a young boy in tears honouring Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, expressing pride in the film`s success. The film has received praise for its powerful storytelling, with viewers moved by Vicky`s performance. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and has become a major success, with industry insiders also praising the cast.