Bhumi Pednekar Stars As Business Savvy CEO In Netflix Series ‘The Royals’
The actress portrays a character who sees palaces from the eyes of a businessperson in this drama.
With nearly two decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Preeti Jha is a creative producer and director known for her expertise in content creation, production management, and storytelling. Currently serving as a senior creative producer at IncNut Digital, Preeti plays a pivotal role in developing high-impact digital content, overseeing creative strategy, and managing production workflows.
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In Netflix’s upcoming series ‘The Royals,’ Bhumi Pednekar steps into the shoes of CEO Sophia Shekhar, a character who views royal heritage through the lens of business opportunity. The streaming platform recently shared a promotional post highlighting Pednekar’s role with the caption, “CEO Sophia Shekhar ki duniya mein, shahi mahal bhi ek business model hai” (In CEO Sophia Shekhar’s world, even a royal palace is a business model).
Business Meets Royalty In New Netflix Drama
Set to premiere on May 9 exclusively on Netflix, ‘The Royals’ appears to blend the glamour of royal life with contemporary business acumen. The promotional material features Pednekar in a professional yet regal look, embodying her character’s dual connection to corporate leadership and royal environments.
The Instagram post shows Pednekar looking poised and professional, suggesting her character brings a modern business perspective to traditional royal settings. The juxtaposition of corporate leadership and royal heritage creates an intriguing premise for the series.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast alongside Bhumi Pednekar, including Ishaan Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, and Chunky Panday. This diverse lineup of established actors and fresh faces suggests a multi-generational story that might explore various aspects of royal life and its intersection with contemporary business and society.
Romance In The Royal World
Earlier promotional posts for ‘The Royals’ hint at a potential romantic storyline within the series. One post described the premise as “A ziddi rajkumar meets a girlboss aamkumari” (A stubborn prince meets a girl boss princess), suggesting a romantic dynamic between royal characters with modern sensibilities. The caption posed the question: “Royal mess, ya shahi love story?” (Royal mess, or royal love story?), indicating that romance will be a key element of the narrative.
Another promotional post invited viewers to “Muskuraiye, Aap Motibagh Mahal main pahunch gaye hai” (Smile, you have arrived at Motibagh Palace), revealing that the fictional palace serves as a central setting for the series.
In a recent interview with Lilly Singh for the ‘ShameLess’ series, Pednekar discussed redefining what it means to be a “good Indian girl.” The conversation touched on cultural pride without accepting patriarchy, and how Pednekar uses her platform to spark important social conversations. She explained her approach to selecting roles and why she turns down certain projects that don’t align with her values.
Pednekar has established herself as an actress who balances glamorous roles with advocacy work. Her social media presence reflects this duality, featuring fashion photoshoots alongside campaigns for sustainability. In a recent post, she championed sustainable fashion by wearing pieces from eco-conscious brand Rkive City.
The actress has also partnered with brands like MAC Cosmetics, showcasing their Hyper Real Serumizer Eye product in a travel-themed post, and appeared in playful content for Pedigree alongside dogs, demonstrating her versatility as a brand ambassador.
‘The Royals’ marks another addition to Pednekar’s diverse portfolio of roles that blend entertainment with meaningful storytelling. The series premieres on May 9, exclusively on Netflix, promising viewers a fresh take on royal drama through a contemporary business lens.
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