Bhumi Pednekar’s Birthday: Actress Reveals How Much She Earned for Her First Yash Raj Films Paycheck – Guess the Amount!
Bhumi Pednekar, who made her debut with Ayushmann Khurrana in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), started her career with Yash Raj Films. She spent six years working as an assistant casting director at YRF.
As Bhumi celebrates her birthday today (July 18), here’s an interesting fact about the actress’s first paycheck from the production house.
When Bhumi Pednekar shared her first salary at Yash Raj Films
In a 2023 interview with Mashable India, Bhumi Pednekar revealed that she received a payment of Rs 7,000 as her first paycheck at YRF.
“I was thrilled. I gave my first paycheck to my mom, and she probably still has it,” the actress said.
How Bhumi Pednekar repaid her education loan
Bhumi also mentioned that she used her earnings to repay the education loan she had taken as a film student. “Most of what I earned went towards paying off my loan,” she explained.
Initially, Bhumi took an education loan to study acting at Whistling Woods International but was later expelled due to poor attendance.
Prior to her debut in Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bhumi Pednekar assisted noted casting director Shanoo Sharma at Yash Raj Films. During her time at YRF, Bhumi auditioned several actors, including Ranveer Singh, for Band Baaja Baaraat.
Bhumi Pednekar’s recent projects
Bhumi Pednekar’s notable filmography includes Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Sonchiriya, Saand Ki Aankh, Bala, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. She has also appeared in Durgamati, Badhaai Do, Govinda Naam Mera, Bheed, Thank You For Coming, Bhakshak, and more.
In the anthology series Lust Stories, Bhumi starred in Zoya Akhtar’s segment alongside actor Neil Bhoopalam.
The actress is currently preparing for her upcoming film, Mere Husband Ki Biwi, directed by Mudassar Aziz, where she will star opposite Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh.
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