The upcoming chick film Thank You For Coming starring Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar will represent India at the Toronto Film Festival this year. The 2023 Toronto International Film Festival is slated to run from September 7 to September 17, 2023, in Toronto. The film festival has carved out a space for itself as a global platform that honors artistic variety and originality while showcasing the best films from around the world. Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar will be in the spotlight this year as her next chick film, Thank You For Coming, secures a coveted slot on the festival’s illustrious schedule.

Bhumi Pednekar is renowned for her commitment to sincerity and her range as an actress. She has continually questioned accepted narratives and pushed the frontiers of the arts. Her capacity to communicate across cultural divides and engage audiences everywhere is evidence of the universality of human emotions and experiences. Bhumi’s participation at TIFF, together with the directors and cast of Thank You For Coming, promises to support the festival’s dedication to diversity and artistic innovation with her powerful performances and uncompromising commitment to narrative.

“I’ve never been to TIFF. I’m thrilled to be traveling there with the movie Thank You For Coming, which is really dear to my heart. We’ve been chosen for a Gala Premier at the historic Roy Thompson Hall. I am quite eager for the opportunity to come because I was chosen officially and because of the viewing we will have. I’ve never had such a sizable and varied crowd view one of my films. It will be special for me to walk the red carpet alongside my co-stars, director Karan Boolani, and our producers, Anil Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor” said the actress.

“Being an Indian actor, I am honored to represent my nation at this event. I am grateful for the film as it honors the boundless spirit of young ladies who are searching for love and their need for the freedom to pursue their dreams in life. I find the comedy genre to be challenging, but I feel that all of our efforts are beginning to bear fruit now that we are starting our leg before the film’s global debut at TIFF. It is a highly forward-thinking movie with the correct intentions. This is our chance to demonstrate to the world how Indian cinema celebrates and represents contemporary women” said Bhumi.

The journey of Bhumi Pednekar from the colorful sets of Bollywood to the prestigious stage of TIFF shows her unwavering commitment to the craft.

Priyanka Dutta