Bhumi Pednekar pens a heartfelt note as she wins Filmfare Best Actress (Critics’) for ‘Badhaai Do’ – Times of India

The 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 was a grand affair with several B-town stars walking the red carpet in their most glamorous avatars. The starry night celebrated the best of movies which came last year and saw the best of talent take home the black lady. Bhumi Pednekar who won the Best Actress (Critics’) for ‘Badhaai Do’ is just supremely elated with this win.
She penned a heartfelt note on winner her third Filmfare trophy with some lovely photos. “My third one 🙂 #BadhaaiDo will be etched in my heart forever ❤️???? #FilmfareAwards2023 Thank you god, my family, friends, all my film makers and my audience. 6 wins last night on a popular platform, shows things are changing and for the better. There couldn’t have been a better time than now to celebrate Badhaai Do. We stand tall with our Queer friends with the hope that our film contributed into making this world a fair and equal place for all. Jo bhi ho, Love is love ❤️”

Bhumi further spoke about her co-star Rajkummar Rao and director Harshwardhan Kulkarni. She wrote, “My dearest @rajkummar_rao, congratulations on your big win. You are one of the finest of our generation. You’ve inspired me in so many ways. Upwards and onwards my friend. #HarshwardhanKulkarni our Harry. Your kindness, empathy, craft and love for cinema reflects in every part of Badhaai Do. Love you Harry. Thank you guiding me through this experience. Congratulations Harry! Our super writers @sumadhikary and #AkshatGhildial. Hamare do anmol ratan. Thank you for writing Sumi and Shardul the way you both did. You both are the soul of our film. Congratulations of your multiple wins.”
The actress has worked with Sheeba Chaddha in her debut film. The actress also won the Filmfare in the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ category. “@sheeba.chadha you are so special and definitely my lucky charm. We started with Dum laga ke haisha and now Badhaai Do. Sheeba you are ❤️”

Bhumi concluded by saying, “My @jungleepictures team. Thank you @amritapndy for making this film, standing rock solid with it. #VineetJain sir your trust in us has been our biggest support. @ameetdhanwani #Mamta #Anoop and team Junglee ❤️I want end this love note by acknowledging my co actors @chum_darang and @gulshandevaiah78 . You both complete Badhaai Do. Rimjhim, Sumi is only complete with you. Thank you for giving such an awe worthy performance you both. The entire cast and crew ????”