Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar recently returned to acting with the web series Daldal, following a nine-month hiatus. The series, which premiered last week, features Pednekar as DCP Rita Ferreira investigating a series of murders while navigating systemic challenges.
Pednekar’s Return and Critical Support
Pednekar’s break from acting followed significant online criticism after her OTT debut in The Royals opposite Ishaan Khatter. Prior to this, she appeared with Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh in Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025). The pair previously collaborated on The Lady Killer (2023), a film described as one of the biggest box-office disappointments in Indian cinema.
Kapoor publicly praised Pednekar’s performance in Daldal, sharing on Instagram that the series is “tense, thrilling, and darkly compelling” and that Pednekar is “crushing it.”
Future Projects
Pednekar is also slated to appear in Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum alongside Imran Khan, marking Khan’s return to Bollywood after a decade-long absence. Pednekar has indicated that conversations with Khan inspired her decision to take a break from acting after ten years in the industry, to focus on personal well-being. She also has The Royals Season 2 with Ishaan Khatter in development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Bhumi Pednekar to take a break from acting?
Bhumi Pednekar took a nine-month break from acting after being “brutally trolled” following her role in The Royals.
What did Arjun Kapoor say about Bhumi Pednekar’s performance in Daldal?
Arjun Kapoor described Daldal as “tense, thrilling, and darkly compelling” and stated that Bhumi Pednekar is “crushing it.”
What other projects does Bhumi Pednekar have in the works?
Bhumi Pednekar will next appear in Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum with Imran Khan and The Royals Season 2 with Ishaan Khatter.
Will Arjun Kapoor’s public endorsement of Daldal influence viewership of the series?
