‘Brutally Honest’, Rajkummar Rao-Bhumi Pednekar’s ‘Bheed’ Based On Lockdown Sets Internet On Fire!
Bheed, directed by Anubhav Sinha released in March of this year. It is now available on OTT. The film was released on Netflix two months after its theatrical debut. In the key characters are Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Dia Mirza, Ashutosh Rana, Pankaj Kapur, and Kritika Kamra.
In Bheed, an officer’s (Rajkummar Rao’s) goal to prevent migrant workers from entering the country during a lockdown turns into a war for humanity in the face of bigotry and tragedy.
After watching it on OTT, audience shared their views. One wrote, “Just watched #Bheed on #Netflix, a brave and heart-touching film that beautifully portrays the journey of millions during the lockdown. Kudos to @anubhavsinha @RajkummarRao and @bhumipednekar for their outstanding performances! #BheedOnNetflix” #Rajkumarrao #anubhavsinha”
A second added, “I personally feel that #Bheed is a must watch film and it being on #Netflix now is the best! The @anubhavsinhafilm is a vivid depiction of the struggles of our fellow Indians Brutally honest & impactful. “
A third wrote, “@anubhavsinha @NetflixIndia this is masterpiece #BheedOnNetflix … I had to sleep after my nightshift but was not able to turn off my tv…felt Goosebumps many times during this movie. #mustwatch.”
Anubhav had previously stated that Bheed represents the complexities and ambiguities of our times. The story of Bheed reveals the country’s social divide amid the darkest of times. This story needed to be brought to life and shared with the audience by the filmmaker.
