Bhumi Replaces Arjun Kapoor In Bhakshak

 
BHUMI PEDNEKAR has replaced ARJUN KAPOOR in RED CHILLIES next production titled 'BHAKSHAK', based on 2018 Muzaffarpur Shelter case.
BHUMI will play the role of a JOURNALIST who tries to uncover this horrific scam prevalent in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
PULKIT, who has earlier helmed Alt Balaji's Rajkummar Rao-led BOSE: DEAD or ALIVE series will direct this real-life-based story. He is also directing PRATIK GANDHI in a Social Drama titled 'DO BIGHA ZAMEEN'. 'BHAKSHAK' will go on floors in JANUARY 2022 after the script was in works for TWO YEARS. ARJUN KAPOOR was supposed to do this film earlier, but he opted out due to delays in the project.
BHAKSHAK is a INVESIGSTIVE THRILLER, based on the 2018's Muzaffarpur shelter home case where dozens of vulnerable girls residing in the shelter were reported to be abused, raped, and tortured. 34 of the 42 housed inmates aged between seven and seventeen were found undergoing sexual and physical assault for months. The horrific details of the case prompted outrage and nationwide protests after which the CBI took over the investigation. In January 2020, the Delhi High Court sentenced the prime accused Brajesh Thakur to rigorous life imprisonment.