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Bhumi Pednekar reveals 'The Royals' was the first project where people truly cared about her appearance: 'I have never felt this..'

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Bhumi Pednekar is all set to star in the much-awaited series 'The Royals', premiering on May 9. In this coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama, she portrays Sophia, a confident and independent girl boss, showcasing a brand-new look that contrasts with her earlier characters. Acting opposite Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi shared that, for the first time, there was genuine attention and care given to her appearance on screen.

A New Wardrobe Journey

In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Bhumi expressed her excitement about exploring new wardrobe choices for 'The Royals'. She mentioned that this experience was unlike anything she had done before, as it was one of the first times she truly got to experiment with her on-screen look. She also noted that, for the first time, there were people who genuinely cared about how she appeared on screen, which was a new and refreshing experience for her.

Attention to Detail on Set

Pednekar spoke about the intense focus on her character’s look during filming. She revealed that she had never experienced moments like “cut, cut, baal theek nahi hai, ye angle…” before and was surprised by the level of detail involved. Usually, such scrutiny wasn’t part of her shoots. She thanked all the teams who worked hard to ensure she looked her best, mentioning that viewers have often complimented her appearance. Bhumi also noted that Rangita from Pritish Nandy Communications was very particular about their wardrobe choices.

Connecting Deeply with Sophia

During the interview, Bhumi revealed that portraying Sophia, a role that mirrors her own personality, was a refreshing change. She said, “I have never felt this confident opening up to a character, which in turn opens up to the audience. I loved playing Sophia," emphasizing the unique connection she felt with the part.

About The Royals

'The Royals' will premiere on OTT on May 9. The show is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana and written by Neha Veena Sharma. It stars Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, and others. Ishaan plays Aviraaj Singh, a modern prince who inherits a royal palace. Bhumi plays Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a smart CEO of a luxury homestay business. Together, they work to save the old palace and turn it into a special luxury B&B. Their teamwork leads to fun romance, family problems, and exciting moments that grow into love.

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