<p><em>Thank You For Coming,</em> which stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila in lead roles, has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics. In terms of its box office collection, it has had a slow start with its first day collection standing at Rs 10.6 million. The film has been directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor.</p>

<p>Going by&nbsp;Rhea Kapoor's latest Instagram post, some critics'&nbsp;and trade analysts' "misogynistic" comments have irked her and her team. Clapping back at a trade journalist who has been allegedly spreading hate against her and her co-producer,&nbsp;Rhea penned a long note on her official social media handle on Tuesday. Later, Ekta Kapoor reposted it on her handle to show "solidarity with her partner".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the now-viral post, Rhea wrote, "I’ve never read trade websites nor have they ever informed the films I choose to make. However, it has come to my attention that one so-called ‘credible’ trade journalist has been posting dangerous hate speech against myself and my co-producers. Admitting that he hasn’t seen the film, he’s angered by our message - women’s rejection of shame. Stating that these stories have no place in ‘Hindi cinema’, he spews misogynistic rhetoric and encourages violence against us."</p>

<p>Rhea added, "I was told to pay no attention to the ravings of an obviously unstable individual. So, you can imagine my disappointment when I learn that this person actually has some impact on the way our industry feels. How are we ok with this? Not just ok, we’re subscribing to it. In spite of men like him, I cannot emphasise enough how much it means to me to have this film out there, loved and watched. The intent of this film was clear from the very beginning. To reject shame, reject your past traumas and embrace yourself just as you are."</p>

<p>To conclude, the producer wrote, "I won’t walk this tightrope of what society is comfortable with me being anymore and for your sake, I hope you don’t either. Thank you for coming." Check it out below!</p>

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<p>Rhea's post garnered support from the film fraternity, with Sonam Kapoor commenting, "Just a loser who is threatened by women (heart emoji) go watch #thankyouforcoming everyone." Several others also liked the post.</p>

<p><em>Thank You For Coming </em>is a coming-of-age comedy which follows the story of Kanika Kapoor (played by Bhumi Pednekar), a single woman in her 30s, and her quest for true love and pleasure. It was written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh.</p>

<p>Speaking exclusively to WION, Shibani Bedi revealed why she said "yes" to the project. She shared, "For the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals." Read the full interview <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shibani-bedi-643781">here</a>.</p>

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Thank You For Coming, which stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila in lead roles, has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics.

Thank You For Coming, which stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila in lead roles, has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics. In terms of its box office collection, it has had a slow start with its first day collection standing at Rs 10.6 million. The film has been directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor. Going by Rhea Kapoor's latest Instagram post, some critics' and trade analysts' "misogynistic" comments have irked her and her team. Clapping back at a trade journalist who has been allegedly spreading hate against her and her co-producer, Rhea penned a long note on her official social media handle on Tuesday. Later, Ekta Kapoor reposted it on her handle to show "solidarity with her partner". In the now-viral post, Rhea wrote, "I’ve never read trade websites nor have they ever informed the films I choose to make. However, it has come to my attention that one so-called ‘credible’ trade journalist has been posting dangerous hate speech against myself and my co-producers. Admitting that he hasn’t seen the film, he’s angered by our message - women’s rejection of shame. Stating that these stories have no place in ‘Hindi cinema’, he spews misogynistic rhetoric and encourages violence against us." Rhea added, "I was told to pay no attention to the ravings of an obviously unstable individual. So, you can imagine my disappointment when I learn that this person actually has some impact on the way our industry feels. How are we ok with this? Not just ok, we’re subscribing to it. In spite of men like him, I cannot emphasise enough how much it means to me to have this film out there, loved and watched. The intent of this film was clear from the very beginning. To reject shame, reject your past traumas and embrace yourself just as you are." To conclude, the producer wrote, "I won’t walk this tightrope of what society is comfortable with me being anymore and for your sake, I hope you don’t either. Thank you for coming." Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) View this post on Instagram A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) Also read: The Suite Life of Zack & Cody's coincidental reunion! Ashley Tisdale shares adorable pic with Dylan Sprouse Rhea's post garnered support from the film fraternity, with Sonam Kapoor commenting, "Just a loser who is threatened by women (heart emoji) go watch #thankyouforcoming everyone." Several others also liked the post. Thank You For Coming is a coming-of-age comedy which follows the story of Kanika Kapoor (played by Bhumi Pednekar), a single woman in her 30s, and her quest for true love and pleasure. It was written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh. Speaking exclusively to WION, Shibani Bedi revealed why she said "yes" to the project. She shared, "For the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals." Read the full interview here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rhea Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor slam trade journalist for misogynistic comments & dissing Thank You For Coming

<p>Shibani Bedi, who started her journey as a content creator and later ventured into the world of showbiz, recently starred as Tina Das in <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila. As the film released in theatres across the nation, the actress exclusively spoke to WION about the Karan Boolani directorial, her past projects, navigating through trolling and negativity in the digital age, and much more. Read on!</p>

<p><strong>Your latest project, <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, is garnering a lot of attention. What inspired you to take on this particular role?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>When they were telling me a summary of what the story is, and what it stands for, I felt like what enticed me and what got me super excited is that&nbsp;for the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals. They just want to bring a dose of their own lived experiences in reality and the mess that they've created or dealt with or outgrown to the forefront, which just made it very relatable. I feel like every character that the story has represents some part of our lived experience as women at different stages of our life or, you know, different conflicts that we deal with on the regular, which I think was very, very gratifying and made me say yes to the project. The story was very enticing to me. And then when we got down to shooting and observing every character, bring a body and soul to it. Yeah, it just was a beautiful coming together of, you know, the vision one had when one was reading the script and then what one saw translating on the screen.</p>

<p><strong>You've had the opportunity to work with many talented individuals in your field. Is there a particular co-star who has left a lasting impression on you?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>Oh, I feel like every costar I've had the opportunity to work with has left me with something. And it doesn't always have to be something very direct or personal. Sometimes I feel like just observing people do justice to the craft or the responsibility that is given to them is also inspiring. I also feel like, unfortunately for me, you know, regardless of whatever projects I've been a part of, I haven't had the privilege of spending a lot of time with my co-stars. I feel like, did this one movie, the first, you know, a short film I did was with Vinay Pathak. And I think that was probably one of my first experiences working with an actor who I've, you know, been so inspired by or looked up to, and then to play a character,&nbsp;his wife in a short film that was called Dark Brew, seeing his work ethic, the way he brought his humility and his skill set to the table, like, you know, it was truly inspiring.</p>

<p>Coming to <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, the warmth, and inclusivity that every big actor, big name showed on the set was inspiring, including Sonam Kapoor, Karan, Bhumi, Shehnaaz, Kusha and everyone. It just made it so much easier to navigate the whole process from start to finish because of the inclusivity, warmth, kindness, generosity and clarity. Yeah, that everybody brought to the table.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Social media has changed the way celebrities interact with their fans. How do you balance your public persona on social media with your personal life and privacy?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;I feel like I can't get away with having a meltdown in public. I realised that much sooner in my journey, I feel like once the fame and popularity started rolling in through social media, I realised that I couldn't be emotionally agitated in public spaces when there are people around because I would get messages, you know, telling me how sh**ty a person I am because, you know, you are not being whatever cooperate, diplomatic. Yeah. You know, like I remember this one incident. I remember I was at a chai shop.&nbsp;It was a retail chain or something.&nbsp;Okay. And the servers there were being obnoxious. And so after a point, I lost my calm in public. And, I was not in the best emotional, or mental state. And then there was a lot of resistance I was getting from them and they weren't listening to me. And they constantly kept screwing up with my order. And after a point, I, you know, did a bad angry customer thing, and there were people around who were watching. I saw the servers laughing also. I think they were enjoying me making a joke of myself. So, okay, no offence to them, but I think one of the customers in line who observed my public meltdown messaged me on Instagram, You know, you are a bit**y person, etc etc. And I was like, firstly, I mean, I chose to respond to her saying that firstly, I don't owe it to you to be held together. I'm also human. But yeah. Okay, cool. Sorry. I mean, to each his own, to each their own anyway. But yeah, I feel like I am a little cognizant of the fact that I can't always be a hot mess.&nbsp;I can't fall apart like I could when I was younger or when I had no recognition. Yeah. So I'm still working on navigating slowly and steadily, taking baby steps.</p>

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<p><strong>How do you handle criticism or negative comments in the age of online social media? Do you have any strategies for staying focused on the positive aspects of your career?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani - </strong>I&nbsp;do feel like, you know, as human beings, we always, um, levitate faster towards negativity&nbsp;as opposed to positivity. And I think it's taken some effort to understand that while there will be ten negative comments, there are also some 100 really supportive, cheerful, encouraging comments. And I feel like my cheerleaders outnumber the trolls. So over time through practice, essentially, and maybe being more aware of the fact that, you know, you have to somewhere focus on the encouragement, you can overcome a lot of trolling. And we must understand that when&nbsp;you challenge the world, the world will challenge you back. And sometimes it will not be what you want to hear. You also need to keep your focus on the commentary or the criticism which supports you and encourages you. You have to also take your cheerleaders with you everywhere you go in your head. Yeah, and ideally you should maybe as a public figure, try conditioning your voice to the sound of the cheers sometimes as opposed to the sound of the trolls, because a lot of the trolling is very inappropriate and it's not healthy. A lot of the critique that you get online isn't constructive criticism. It's just them trashing you for existing. Yeah, like I get shamed a lot. Body shamed a lot. Sometimes, you know, depending on the clothes you wear, you get slut shamed a lot. Everybody's trying to rip you apart on things that honestly you are not. These are things that don't define your achievements or who you are as a person. They go low blow. So if you start focusing on that, it's a downward spiral and it's not even helpful.</p>

<p><strong>Many of your fans admire your fashion sense and style. How would you describe your personal fashion philosophy, and do you have any fashion icons who inspire you?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>Honestly, I don't have a fashion sense per se. I am more like, just give me something that flatters my body type and is comfortable. So I am a comfort, chic kind of gal. Through the course of working with Rhea Kapoor and her team, I have discovered multiple styles which have an aesthetic that I feel like, Damn, they really made me sort of want to reinvent and invest or just take more risks with my body. I feel like we get complacent with one style and then we stick to it. I'm that person. So I feel like this project at least has helped me break out of that comfort zone. Um, but yeah, otherwise I don't really have an aesthetic I stick to. I think I just go by the philosophy that clothes are supposed to fit you. You're not supposed to fit your clothes. Also flattering, you know, things that flatter your body type always work. So one needs to focus on that and something that can just ring true to your personality without making you try too hard to carry it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Do you have any skincare tips or tricks that you would like to share?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;I'm a firm believer of the notion that you need to leave your skin alone. Also, I feel like I'm not the best person to answer this question because I feel like I'm genetically a little&nbsp;blessed. I've had a very non-problematic skin growing up. I have moments of having acne flare-ups, but those are like one pimple here or there because of maybe lack of sleep or just, you know, not eating right or lack of hydration or stress. But apart from that, I think I do cleanse, maybe add some serum or tone and moisturise. Also,&nbsp;my skin gets dry a lot. So I make sure that I keep my body and my skin hydrated as much as possible. And then I also thank my parents for finding each other. And both of them are genetically blessed with decent non-problematic skin. So their product has been deriving a lot of benefits from that.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Finally, can you share a fun or interesting behind-the-scenes story or anecdote from your career that you haven't had the chance to talk about before?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>There was this one time during the shoot that I had to say one line after a pause but I took like 20 takes. And I feel like the other funny stories were mostly about my feet and Bhumi's clothes. Everywhere Bhumi went with her gowns and trails, my feet followed. I kept stepping on the trail of her gowns even when I was like 20 feet away. So much so that it became a running joke in the group.</p>

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Shibani Bedi, who started her journey as a content creator and later ventured into the world of showbiz, recently starred as Tina Das in Thank You For Coming, alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila.

Shibani Bedi, who started her journey as a content creator and later ventured into the world of showbiz, recently starred as Tina Das in Thank You For Coming, alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila. As the film released in theatres across the nation, the actress exclusively spoke to WION about the Karan Boolani directorial, her past projects, navigating through trolling and negativity in the digital age, and much more. Read on! Your latest project, Thank You For Coming, is garnering a lot of attention. What inspired you to take on this particular role? Shibani - When they were telling me a summary of what the story is, and what it stands for, I felt like what enticed me and what got me super excited is that for the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals. They just want to bring a dose of their own lived experiences in reality and the mess that they've created or dealt with or outgrown to the forefront, which just made it very relatable. I feel like every character that the story has represents some part of our lived experience as women at different stages of our life or, you know, different conflicts that we deal with on the regular, which I think was very, very gratifying and made me say yes to the project. The story was very enticing to me. And then when we got down to shooting and observing every character, bring a body and soul to it. Yeah, it just was a beautiful coming together of, you know, the vision one had when one was reading the script and then what one saw translating on the screen. You've had the opportunity to work with many talented individuals in your field. Is there a particular co-star who has left a lasting impression on you? Shibani - Oh, I feel like every costar I've had the opportunity to work with has left me with something. And it doesn't always have to be something very direct or personal. Sometimes I feel like just observing people do justice to the craft or the responsibility that is given to them is also inspiring. I also feel like, unfortunately for me, you know, regardless of whatever projects I've been a part of, I haven't had the privilege of spending a lot of time with my co-stars. I feel like, did this one movie, the first, you know, a short film I did was with Vinay Pathak. And I think that was probably one of my first experiences working with an actor who I've, you know, been so inspired by or looked up to, and then to play a character, his wife in a short film that was called Dark Brew, seeing his work ethic, the way he brought his humility and his skill set to the table, like, you know, it was truly inspiring. Coming to Thank You For Coming, the warmth, and inclusivity that every big actor, big name showed on the set was inspiring, including Sonam Kapoor, Karan, Bhumi, Shehnaaz, Kusha and everyone. It just made it so much easier to navigate the whole process from start to finish because of the inclusivity, warmth, kindness, generosity and clarity. Yeah, that everybody brought to the table. Social media has changed the way celebrities interact with their fans. How do you balance your public persona on social media with your personal life and privacy? Shibani - I feel like I can't get away with having a meltdown in public. I realised that much sooner in my journey, I feel like once the fame and popularity started rolling in through social media, I realised that I couldn't be emotionally agitated in public spaces when there are people around because I would get messages, you know, telling me how sh**ty a person I am because, you know, you are not being whatever cooperate, diplomatic. Yeah. You know, like I remember this one incident. I remember I was at a chai shop. It was a retail chain or something. Okay. And the servers there were being obnoxious. And so after a point, I lost my calm in public. And, I was not in the best emotional, or mental state. And then there was a lot of resistance I was getting from them and they weren't listening to me. And they constantly kept screwing up with my order. And after a point, I, you know, did a bad angry customer thing, and there were people around who were watching. I saw the servers laughing also. I think they were enjoying me making a joke of myself. So, okay, no offence to them, but I think one of the customers in line who observed my public meltdown messaged me on Instagram, You know, you are a bit**y person, etc etc. And I was like, firstly, I mean, I chose to respond to her saying that firstly, I don't owe it to you to be held together. I'm also human. But yeah. Okay, cool. Sorry. I mean, to each his own, to each their own anyway. But yeah, I feel like I am a little cognizant of the fact that I can't always be a hot mess. I can't fall apart like I could when I was younger or when I had no recognition. Yeah. So I'm still working on navigating slowly and steadily, taking baby steps. Also read: One month of Jawan: A look back at Shah Rukh Khan's film blockbuster success How do you handle criticism or negative comments in the age of online social media? Do you have any strategies for staying focused on the positive aspects of your career? Shibani - I do feel like, you know, as human beings, we always, um, levitate faster towards negativity as opposed to positivity. And I think it's taken some effort to understand that while there will be ten negative comments, there are also some 100 really supportive, cheerful, encouraging comments. And I feel like my cheerleaders outnumber the trolls. So over time through practice, essentially, and maybe being more aware of the fact that, you know, you have to somewhere focus on the encouragement, you can overcome a lot of trolling. And we must understand that when you challenge the world, the world will challenge you back. And sometimes it will not be what you want to hear. You also need to keep your focus on the commentary or the criticism which supports you and encourages you. You have to also take your cheerleaders with you everywhere you go in your head. Yeah, and ideally you should maybe as a public figure, try conditioning your voice to the sound of the cheers sometimes as opposed to the sound of the trolls, because a lot of the trolling is very inappropriate and it's not healthy. A lot of the critique that you get online isn't constructive criticism. It's just them trashing you for existing. Yeah, like I get shamed a lot. Body shamed a lot. Sometimes, you know, depending on the clothes you wear, you get slut shamed a lot. Everybody's trying to rip you apart on things that honestly you are not. These are things that don't define your achievements or who you are as a person. They go low blow. So if you start focusing on that, it's a downward spiral and it's not even helpful. Many of your fans admire your fashion sense and style. How would you describe your personal fashion philosophy, and do you have any fashion icons who inspire you? Shibani - Honestly, I don't have a fashion sense per se. I am more like, just give me something that flatters my body type and is comfortable. So I am a comfort, chic kind of gal. Through the course of working with Rhea Kapoor and her team, I have discovered multiple styles which have an aesthetic that I feel like, Damn, they really made me sort of want to reinvent and invest or just take more risks with my body. I feel like we get complacent with one style and then we stick to it. I'm that person. So I feel like this project at least has helped me break out of that comfort zone. Um, but yeah, otherwise I don't really have an aesthetic I stick to. I think I just go by the philosophy that clothes are supposed to fit you. You're not supposed to fit your clothes. Also flattering, you know, things that flatter your body type always work. So one needs to focus on that and something that can just ring true to your personality without making you try too hard to carry it. Do you have any skincare tips or tricks that you would like to share? Shibani - I'm a firm believer of the notion that you need to leave your skin alone. Also, I feel like I'm not the best person to answer this question because I feel like I'm genetically a little blessed. I've had a very non-problematic skin growing up. I have moments of having acne flare-ups, but those are like one pimple here or there because of maybe lack of sleep or just, you know, not eating right or lack of hydration or stress. But apart from that, I think I do cleanse, maybe add some serum or tone and moisturise. Also, my skin gets dry a lot. So I make sure that I keep my body and my skin hydrated as much as possible. And then I also thank my parents for finding each other. And both of them are genetically blessed with decent non-problematic skin. So their product has been deriving a lot of benefits from that. Finally, can you share a fun or interesting behind-the-scenes story or anecdote from your career that you haven't had the chance to talk about before? Shibani - There was this one time during the shoot that I had to say one line after a pause but I took like 20 takes. And I feel like the other funny stories were mostly about my feet and Bhumi's clothes. Everywhere Bhumi went with her gowns and trails, my feet followed. I kept stepping on the trail of her gowns even when I was like 20 feet away. So much so that it became a running joke in the group. 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Exclusive: Shibani Bedi on dealing with trolls, her latest project Thank You For Coming and more

<p>Bhumi Pednekar headlines a new coming-of-age saga of young women and their quest to find the right partner. The trailer of <em>Thank You For Coming</em> was unveiled on Wednesday and from the looks of it, the film promises to be a comedy about a bunch of young women and their misadventures. Along with Bhumi, the film also stars Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, and Karan Kundrra in pivotal roles.<br />
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The trailer kicks off with Bhumi Pednekar’s character celebrating her 30th birthday and reflecting on the fact that she has never experienced orgasm despite being in a relationship.&nbsp;<br />
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The video showcases Bhumi’s quest to find both the fairytale romance and sexual pleasure, with her friends providing her with support and much-needed advice.&nbsp;<br />
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The trailer also teases a special appearance by Anil Kapoor.<br />
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<em>Thank You For Coming</em> is directed by Karan Boolani and co-produced by his wife Rhea Kapoor. &nbsp;The movie is is also backed by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Limited.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of&nbsp;<em>Thank You For Coming</em> here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Apart from the cast mentioned earlier, the film also stars Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, and Saloni Daini. The movie is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023.<br />
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Rhea Kapoor, discussing the film, had earlier said, “Even with its unconventional storyline and bold point of view, this movie is an out-and-out Bollywood entertainer, full of masti and music so it makes this selection that much sweeter. It is a film I am extremely proud of and we couldn’t have asked for a better kick-start. I’ve had the privilege to work with the most talented group of girls that have put their heart and soul into making this movie and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have made.”<br />
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<em>Thank You for Coming</em> will be released on October 6.</p>

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Bhumi Pednekar headlines a new coming-of-age saga of young women and their quest to find the right partner. The trailer of Thank You For Coming was unveiled on Wednesday and from the looks of it, the film promises to be a comedy about a bunch of young women and their misadventures.

Bhumi Pednekar headlines a new coming-of-age saga of young women and their quest to find the right partner. The trailer of Thank You For Coming was unveiled on Wednesday and from the looks of it, the film promises to be a comedy about a bunch of young women and their misadventures. Along with Bhumi, the film also stars Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, and Karan Kundrra in pivotal roles. The trailer kicks off with Bhumi Pednekar’s character celebrating her 30th birthday and reflecting on the fact that she has never experienced orgasm despite being in a relationship. The video showcases Bhumi’s quest to find both the fairytale romance and sexual pleasure, with her friends providing her with support and much-needed advice. The trailer also teases a special appearance by Anil Kapoor. Thank You For Coming is directed by Karan Boolani and co-produced by his wife Rhea Kapoor. The movie is is also backed by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Limited. Watch the trailer of Thank You For Coming here: Apart from the cast mentioned earlier, the film also stars Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, and Saloni Daini. The movie is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. Rhea Kapoor, discussing the film, had earlier said, “Even with its unconventional storyline and bold point of view, this movie is an out-and-out Bollywood entertainer, full of masti and music so it makes this selection that much sweeter. It is a film I am extremely proud of and we couldn’t have asked for a better kick-start. I’ve had the privilege to work with the most talented group of girls that have put their heart and soul into making this movie and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have made.” Thank You for Coming will be released on October 6. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Thank You For Coming trailer: Bhumi Pednekar and gang seek out love and pleasure in this comedy 

On Thursday, producer Rhea Kapoor took to social media to announce her new film Thank You For Coming and shared the first posters of the film. The film, supposedly a chick flick, stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill and influencers Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi and Dolly Singh.

On Thursday, producer Rhea Kapoor took to social media to announce her new film Thank You For Coming and shared the first posters of the film. The film, supposedly a chick flick, stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill and influencers Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi and Dolly Singh. It is being helmed by Kapoor's husband, filmmaker Karan Boolani. Sharing the first posters of the film Rhea wrote on Instagram, "Crying and screaming and jumping! We are honoured to unveil our film #ThankYouForComing as an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023!! See you at our gala premiere! #ThankYouForComingAtTIFF" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhea Kapoor (@rheakapoor) × Thank You For Coming will get a world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival 2023 in September. It will get a theatrical release later on 6 October. Rhea shared three posters of the film and from the looks of it, the film seems to be a fun story of a girl gang. Bhumi Pednekar too shared two more posters of the film. Sharing a poster where Bhumi and her girl gang, which includes Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila with clouds in the background. "Let the kalesh begin! See you in Toronto!," read the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) × In the past, Rhea has produced films like Aisha, Khubsoorat and Veere Di Wedding - all of which starred her sister, actress Sonam Kapoor in the lead. Rhea is also producing The Crew which stars Tabu, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in the lead.

Bhumi Pednekar, Shenaaz Gill's Thank You For Coming heads to TIFF 2023

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Rhea Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor slam trade journalist for misogynistic comments & dissing Thank You For Coming

Exclusive: Shibani Bedi on dealing with trolls, her latest project Thank You For Coming and more

Thank You For Coming trailer: Bhumi Pednekar and gang seek out love and pleasure in this comedy

Bhumi Pednekar, Shenaaz Gill's Thank You For Coming heads to TIFF 2023