Bhumi Pednekar Seeks Blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple Before Diwali
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar visits the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain for Diwali blessings. Read more about her spiritual journey.
Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar has embraced a spiritual start to the festive season. Ahead of Diwali, the actor visited the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
A Soulful Journey to Ujjain
Taking to her Instagram on Wednesday, Pednekar shared a series of heartfelt pictures and videos from her visit. The actor described the experience as deeply fulfilling and expressed her gratitude through a poignant caption: “Just surrender. Jai Shri Mahakaal. Happy Diwali.”
This visit to Ujjain is part of a larger spiritual circuit for the actor. Bhumi has also paid her respects at the Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi and the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple. Furthermore, she recently joined her family to offer prayers at the Srivari Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
Taking on a Powerful Historical Role
While she finds peace in spirituality, Bhumi is gearing up for a powerhouse performance on the silver screen. She has officially joined the cast of The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, an ambitious two-part historical epic produced by Sandeep Singh.
Portraying a Warrior Queen
In this cinematic venture, Bhumi will step into the shoes of Queen Belawadi Mallamma. The Queen is celebrated in history for her immense courage and determination, notably being one of India's earliest female rulers to organize and lead an army of women.
An Ensemble Star Cast and Crew
The film promises to be a grand spectacle with a stellar lineup:
- Rishab Shetty: Playing the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi: Appearing in pivotal roles.
- Rishi Virmani: The writer behind the script.
The production quality is set to be top-tier, with National Award-winning composer Amit Trivedi handling the music and National Award-winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi penning the songs.
Pre-production for the epic is already in full swing, and principal photography is scheduled to commence later this year.