Archive · 22 Sep 2026
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.
Bhumi Pednekar said she wants a kind, secure partner who is proud of her achievements.
She said marriage matters to her, but only with the right person and without rushing.
Pednekar described having some of her deepest and longest relationships when she was bigger-sized.
She discussed how appearance and thinness can become linked to self-worth and expectations about love.
Psychologist Shruti Padhye said healthy relationships require vulnerability, awareness and emotional responsibility from both partners.
- Who
- Bhumi Pednekar, speaking with digital creator Kusha Kapila; psychologist Shruti Padhye also offered commentary.
- What
- Pednekar discussed body image, dating, marriage and the qualities she wants in a partner.
- When
- During a conversation with Kusha Kapila; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- In a digital conversation; the specific location is not provided.
- Why
- She was discussing her experiences with relationships and how appearance and self-worth can affect dating.
- 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.