Most people have all sorts of existential crises on their 30th birthday, and Bhumi Pednekar’s character in “Thank You for Coming” weeps over her cake as she confides in her best friends about what’s eating her away.
The official trailer for the 2023 Bollywood film “Thank You for Coming” offers a fun, comedic girl-squad film that focuses on its protagonist’s quest to find a man who can give her a happily ever-after in bed. But when she finally has the best night of her life, she is not sure who she shared it with because she was too drunk!
Directed by Karan Boolani and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, the trailer promises to be a comedic ride with quirky characters. Bhumi Pednekar co-stars in the film with Shehnaaz Gill, Shibani Bedi, Kusha Kapila, and Dolly Singh, who play her girlfriends. Bhumi shines the best in the teaser with her feisty-funny portrayal of a young woman trying to navigate the confusing waters of adulthood. From flashback scenes of a dewy-eyed disappointed teen to a more confident woman just trying to have fun, Bhumi nails different shades of her character with aplomb.
“Thank You for Coming” is slightly reminiscent of “Veere Di Wedding,” which was also centered around female friendships and the importance of sexual compatibility in a relationship. The movie also stars Anil Kapoor and Karan Kundrra in crucial roles. After her serious role in the thought-provoking Netflix film ‘Afwaah,’ where she portrayed a politician’s daughter on the run from her fiance, we cannot wait to see Bhumi in a more comedic avatar.
Watch the trailer on YouTube, it’s also embedded below.