Bhumi Pednekkar reflects on Bhakshak this Children’s Day, says 'It opened my eyes to the harsh realities so many children face...'

Bhumi Pednekkar shares special post on Childrens Day

Actress Bhumi Satish Pednekkar marked Children’s Day with a heartfelt reflection on one of the most emotionally challenging roles of her career which is her portrayal in the 2024 Netflix film Bhakshak.

In her behind-the-scenes photos from the filming, the actress, who portrayed a journalist looking into abuse cases at a shelter for young girls, talked about how the experience profoundly altered her perspective on humanity, compassion, and life.

On Instagram, Bhumi shared a series of candid photos with children from the sets, accompanied by a moving caption. “This Children’s Day, my heart is full thinking about all the children whose stories have stayed with me, shaped me, and changed the way I see the world. Bhakshak was one of the hardest journeys I’ve taken as an actor. It opened my eyes to the harsh realities so many children face, the fear, the silence, the invisibility. Living that truth, even for a film, shook me deeply.”

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Bhumi's unvarnished and unafraid performance in Bhakshak exposed the unsettling realities of abuse and disregard.

On Children’s Day, instead of a celebratory post, she chose to speak about the duality of childhood — the laughter many enjoy and the silence many are forced to endure.

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Reflecting on her interactions during the shoot, she wrote about the children who continue to inspire her. “And then there are the children I met at Abhyudaya Ashram, full of resilience, joy, dreams, and an inner strength that humbles me every time. They are a reminder of how far compassion, safety, and dignity can take a child. But my idea of ‘children’ extends beyond just us humans.”

Bhumi went on to extend her compassion to India’s street dogs, describing them as “children of this earth.” “Whenever I look at India’s street dogs — innocent, trusting, vulnerable — I see children of this earth. Born into the streets, dependent on our kindness, deserving of protection, care, and a place in our world without fear. They too are voiceless little beings trying to survive in a world that doesn’t always make space for them. What the world needs to is empathy and space for all,” she shared.