It’s a woman’s world

Pooja Bhatt

When Pooja Bhatt returned to acting with Bombay Begums (2021) after a gap of 21 years, was she surprised by the diversity of roles being written? Absolutely. It has been a pleasant ride since then as the actor has carefully chosen her parts, picking only those that speak to her, most recently that of a principal in Big Girls Don't Cry. Now, Bhatt has given her nod to a yet-untitled web series that sees her alongside Suniel Shetty.

mid-day got its hands on an image that shows Bhatt's look in the Lionsgate offering. For the actor, it was the character's "sheer power" that drew her to the role. "I have always had the privilege and made the choice to portray empowered women on screen. I was immediately drawn to this character for the sheer power, depth and empathy she exudes. Her ability to take a stand for what she believes in and face challenges head-on is something I connect with on a personal level," she shares.

While details of her role are being kept under wraps, her co-star Shetty recently posted an image of himself on a snow-capped mountain, announcing that the show
has taken him back to the action genre.