Bhumi Pednekar joins Arjun Kapoor on Ajay Bahl’s The Lady Killer

Bhumi Pednekar has joined the cast of Ajay Bahl’s The Lady Killer opposite Arjun Kapoor.

Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Shaailesh R Singh, the suspense drama casts Kapoor and Pednekar together for the first time. The Lady Killer features Kapoor as a small-town playboy who falls in love with a self-destructive beauty played by Pednekar as they embark on a whirlwind romance, according to the makers.

Pednekar, who was previously seen in the Amazon Prime Video feature Durgamati: The Myth (2020), has a slew of films lined up for release this year, including Badhaai Do, Govinda Naam Mera, Rakshabandhan and Bheed.

The actress said she was excited to try something new and challenging and the film gripped her from the beginning. “As an [artiste], this role pushes me out of my comfort zone and gives me a lot to bite into,” she said. “I can’t wait to start work on the film with Arjun, my director Ajay Bahl and my stellar producers Bhushan sir and Shaailesh sir.”

Director Bahl said, “There is a roller-coaster of emotions in The Lady Killer and for that we needed actors who could ride it every step of the way. I'm so happy to have Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar essay these roles because not only do they suit it to the T, but also bring in their signature styles and flair."

T-Series chairman Bhushan Kumar said, “Bhumi’s versatility and raw talent coupled with Arjun Kapoor’s style and persona is a dynamite combination and their fresh chemistry with Ajay’s vision definitely makes this a suspense drama to watch out for.”

Co-producer Shaailesh R Singh added, "Bhumi Pednekar is a talent to reckon with and brings just the right vibe and flavour to The Lady Killer. We are extremely happy to have her play the lead alongside Arjun Kapoor. This one is definitely going to be a crazy, enriching ride.”

The upcoming film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with Karma Media & Entertainment.