Mumbai’s entertainment scene is buzzing with anticipation for Bhumi Pednekar’s latest venture, the gripping web series ‘Dal Dal’. Set to premiere on Prime Video, the show marks Bhumi’s return to intense, character-driven roles that showcase her versatility as an actress. In ‘Dal Dal’, she steps into the shoes of DCP Rita Ferreira, a role that demanded months of deep immersion and rigorous preparation.
Bhumi opened up about the challenges of embodying Rita, describing her as a stoic figure who internalizes emotions while projecting an unbreakable calm. ‘When I first read the script, I knew cracking Rita wouldn’t be straightforward,’ Bhumi shared. ‘It took me four to five months to fully grasp her psyche—her quiet intensity, her controlled demeanor.’
To nail the nuances, Bhumi engaged in marathon discussions with director Amrit Raj Gupta and producer Suresh Triveni. One pivotal scene involved Rita encountering a dead body for the first time. ‘My instinct was panic or nausea, the typical reaction,’ she recalled. ‘But Suresh pushed back: Rita doesn’t crack like that. We debated for hours on her precise response—subtle, restrained, yet profoundly felt.’
This process honed Bhumi’s craft, forcing her to innovate within Rita’s narrow emotional bandwidth. Scenes with Rita’s mother were particularly taxing, each requiring fresh interpretations of suppressed vulnerability. ‘Acting restrained is exhausting,’ Bhumi admitted. ‘By wrap-up, I was drained, but the satisfaction of completion was unparalleled.’
Adapted from Vish Dhamija’s bestseller ‘Bhendi Bazaar’, ‘Dal Dal’ promises a thrilling narrative directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and produced by Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni under Abundantia Entertainment. Joining Bhumi are Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal in key roles. Mark your calendars—’Dal Dal’ streams globally on Prime Video across 240 countries starting January 30.