Actress Bhumi Pednekar recently won praise from netizens after a video from a Mumbai event showed her stopping while posing for the paparazzi upon hearing the Jana Gana Mana, the national anthem of India. The 37-year-old actress was attending the event on Sunday, August 23, and was posing for photographers on the red carpet when the National Anthem began playing.
Bhumi Pednekar Walks Off Red Carpet For National Anthem
As soon as she heard it, Bhumi stopped posing and walked off the red carpet, telling the paparazzi, “Ek second, National Anthem…” She then stepped aside and stood at attention to pay her respects. Once the anthem ended, Bhumi returned to the red carpet and resumed posing for the paparazzi.
Netizens React
The moment was captured on camera and has since made its way across social media, where several users applauded the actress for showing respect during the National Anthem.
The video has also sparked positive reactions among social media users, who praised Bhumi’s gesture as a sign of respect and love for the country. One user wrote, “Fully agree. Very few may understand this. Very sensible head on her beautiful shoulders! Well done, Bhumi!” Another commented, “Respect to her.”
The actress has not made any separate statement about the viral moment. However, her actions in the video have already received considerable praise online.
Work Front
The actress was last seen in Daldal, a psychological crime thriller series based on Vish Dhamija’s bestselling novel Bhendi Bazaar. Released on Prime Video, the series featured Bhumi in the role of DCP Rita Ferreira.
Before that, she appeared in the 2025 film Mere Husband Ki Biwi, alongside Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. However, the film failed to make a strong impact at the box office.