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Bhumi Pednekar Opens Up About Love, Body Image and Partnership

Bhumi Pednekar talked about love, dating and how people judge appearances.

She said a good partner should be kind and treat others well.

She also wants someone who feels proud of her work.

Her ideal partner would enjoy travelling, learning and trying new things.

She said she wants to marry someday, but only if she finds the right person.

She is not worried about when marriage happens.

Bhumi explained that some of her longest relationships happened when she was bigger-sized.

She said being thin does not automatically bring happiness or the perfect relationship.

A psychologist added that good partners should help each other heal and grow.

Key facts

Ideal partner: Kind, secure, open to exploration, and proud of Pednekar’s work.
Marriage: Pednekar said she wants marriage with the right person but is not rushing.
Past relationships: She said some of her deepest and longest relationships were when she was bigger-sized.
Body image: She discussed how thinness and appearance can become tied to self-worth.
Confidence: Pednekar attributed some of her confidence to feeling she needed to protect herself.
Fictional character choice: She selected Shah Rukh Khan’s giving character from Kal Ho Na Ho.
Expert perspective: Shruti Padhye said lasting love requires awareness, vulnerability and emotional responsibility.

indianexpress.com · 2 hrs ago