“I’m that girl who dresses in white with bangles and jhumkas on Holi,” says Bhumi Pednekar while sharing festive memories

“I’m that girl who dresses in white with bangles and jhumkas on Holi,” says Bhumi Pednekar while sharing festive memories

• Bhumi Pednekar recalls childhood Holi with family in Mumbai
• She celebrates Holi with organic colours and skincare rituals
• Bhumi's next film is Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum with Imran Khan

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As the festival of colours approaches, actor Bhumi Pednekar is taking a moment to look back at the simple yet unforgettable Holi celebrations of her childhood. Known for her grounded personality and love for traditions, the actor recently opened up about how the festival was celebrated in her Mumbai home, sharing memories filled with laughter, family rituals, and playful chaos.

Bhumi recalls waking up early on Holi mornings, long before the celebrations truly began. The excitement would build as buckets were filled with water balloons and the building courtyard slowly transformed into a battlefield of colours and laughter. “My sister Samiksha and I would play with our friends from the building in Mumbai. And my mother would fill buckets of water and pour it on us from the balcony,” the actor shares with a smile, remembering the joyful mayhem that defined her childhood Holi.

Interestingly, Bhumi reveals that she was not allowed to use artificial colours while growing up. Instead, her family found creative ways to celebrate the festival naturally. “We weren’t allowed to use colour, so we played with rose petals and genda phool. And pichkaris, of course!” she says. Those moments, she believes, made the celebrations feel more intimate and meaningful.

Even today, Holi remains one of Bhumi’s favourite festivals. Though her schedule as an actor keeps her busy, she still makes sure to celebrate the day with friends and loved ones. “There’s no escaping it! Now, I play with organic colours and I’m constantly telling my friends to fill a large bucket or inflatable mini pools to play,” she says.

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Preparing for Holi also comes with its own rituals, especially when it comes to protecting the skin and hair from colours. Bhumi shares that she follows a few tried-and-tested skincare tricks before stepping out to celebrate. “I slather myself in coconut oil, from my ears to my toes. Use nail polish to avoid staining your nails. Another hack I swear by is wearing full coverage foundation; it really protects your skin,” she explains.

For Bhumi, however, Holi is not just about colours. It is equally about the food that brings everyone together after the celebrations. “The most exciting thing was and still is the food. Feasting on karanjis (gujiyas) is something I still look forward to indulging in on Holi,” she says.

The actor believes festivals hold a deeper meaning beyond celebration. They offer a rare chance to disconnect from work and reconnect with family, friends, and faith. “I’m lucky to have a potent personal life where my friends and family are concerned. Every festival is about spending time with them, disconnecting from work, praying and connecting with your faith and people you love,” she reflects.

Despite knowing that Holi celebrations will inevitably turn messy, Bhumi admits she still carefully plans her festive outfit. “Anybody who knows me knows my love for fashion and I put in effort. I’m that girl who dresses in white, with bangles and jhumkas. I know I’m going to get messy but I’m all for it,” she says with a laugh.

On the work front, Bhumi also spoke about her upcoming film Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum with actor Imran Khan. Describing him as “a refreshing person,” she added that the film revisits the romantic-comedy space in a mature and evolved way, something she believes audiences will truly enjoy.