Bhumi Pednekkar has built a reputation for delivering layered and versatile performances, but beyond the screen, the actress often shares fascinating personal anecdotes that offer a glimpse into her life. In an exclusive segment on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, Bhumi opened up about her unexpected family connection to actor Randeep Hooda, revealing that the two are distant cousins with shared roots in Haryana. 

Bhumi Pednekkar talks about Randeep Hooda being her distant cousin 

Speaking about the relationship with Randeep Hooda, Bhumi confirmed the long-circulated trivia with warmth and clarity. "We actually are distant; we are connected through my maternal side," she said, adding context to their familial ties. "All Hoodas belong to a certain area in Haryana, and that is how we are related to each other as my mother is Haryanvi, and my maternal family is Hooda."
 
Recalling her earliest memory of the actor, Bhumi shared a nostalgic story from her childhood. "I remember, one of my mamas was getting married, and I was quite young then, not even a teenager, and at that time, Monsoon Wedding had just been released. It was a big deal because he was my mama's friend, and I have a very clear memory of him at that wedding. Randeep is a great actor and what a great film."