No, Bhumi Pednekar is Not in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Films

Mumbai: Actress Bhumi Pednekar is not a part of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film or Gustakhiyan (which will be produced by Mr Bhansali), the actress said in a statement. There were reports that the Bajirao Mastani director is considering Bhumi, 26, for Gustakhiyan as well as the next film he'll direct.

In a statement, Bhumi's spokesperson said, "There have been several rumours doing the round that Bhumi will be starring in Gustakhiyan and Mr Bhansali's next directorial venture. However, there is no truth to this, as she has not been offered either of these films."

Bhumi is currently busy filming Manmarziyaan with her Dum Laga Ke Haisha co-star Ayushmann Khurrana. She is also working in a film produced by Aanand L Rai.