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Bhumi Pednekar recalls getting bullied in school for her body
Updated On: 04 March, 2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhumi Pednekar recalled being body-shamed in school, saying early bullying left a lasting impact. At the same event, Ayesha Khan spoke about daily sexualisation and receiving rape threats on social media

Bhumi Pednekar
Actress Bhumi Pednekar recently spoke about the comments she receives about her body on social media. She recalled being bullied for her body even as a child in school. The actress opened up about navigating body-shaming remarks during her appearance at Women of Impact by Barkha Dutt.
Bhumi Pednekar recalls being bullied in school
Bhumi Pednekar joined Barkha Dutt for a heart-to-heart conversation, sharing anecdotes from her childhood- from telling her mother about her aspiration to become an actor at the age of 12 or 13 to achieving success in the industry with her powerful on-screen performances.

