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Pooja Bhatt needed to initially say no to Bombay Begums regardless of loving synopsis. Know why

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Image Source : INSTAGRAM/POOJA BHATT Pooja Bhatt needed to initially say no to Bombay Begums regardless of loving synopsis. Know why
Actress Pooja Bhatt remembers initially saying no to the upcoming sequence Bombay Begums regardless of loving the synopsis. She managed to slot in the undertaking solely when the makers reworked the schedule. 

“They sent me a synopsis. I loved the world. I thought that these four characters, these four women, were quite fascinating. I was touched that they thought of me but I had to, unfortunately, say no. And for whatever it’s worth, they decided to push their schedule. Then, they came back to me a few months later,” recalled Pooja.

She added: “I just decided to take the leap. I thought that when life is banging on your door, the least you can do is throw it open and let life in. So I just said yes. And I think it’s the best decision I’ve made.”

Director Alankrita Shrivastava’s Bombay Begums is a sequence exploring the lives of 5 fashionable Indian ladies in Mumbai, is all set to premiere on Netflix on International Women’s Day on March 8. The sequence additionally stars Shahana Goswami Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur and Aadhya Anand together with Rahul Bose, Vivek Gomber and Danish Husain.

The director stated she has tried to create a world that displays the realities of city working ladies.

“I hope audiences relate to the characters and find pieces of their own journey reflected in the story. I am excited and proud that Bombay Begums is coming on Netflix on the occasion of International Women’s Day.”

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Produced by Endemol Shine India, Endeavor Content, Chernin Entertainment, the story revolves round 5 ladies throughout generations who wrestle with need, ethics, private crises and vulnerabilities to personal their ambition, in up to date city India.