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Bhumi Pednekar to be Honored with the Disruptor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 for her impeccable work both on and off screen

Bhumi Pednekar, a trailblazing force in the film industry, will be conferred with the prestigious Disruptor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023. The actress has carved a unique space for herself in the industry with impeccable performances in films including Badhai Do, Bheed, Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Bala and many other titles. In her career, she has etched a strong position for herself as a powerhouse performer working on films with strong subjects that matter. In addition, this recognition will also be for her relentless commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. The award will be presented to the actor on the festival's opening day, 11th August.

Bhumi Pednekar has solidified her position as one of the most sociallyaware actors in the industry, consistently leveraging her platform and influence to bring about positive change. As a staunch climate warrior, she has used her wide reach and power as an actor to amplify the importance of confronting climate change and its reality that we confront today.

As part of the recognition, Bhumi Pednekar will be engaging in a special fireside chat with a live audience on sustainability, further cementing her role as a catalyst for change.