Bhumi Satish Pednekar Brings India’s Flood Crisis to the Global Stage at the Asia Summit

Pednekar, who has long used her platform to amplify social and environmental issues, emphasized that her work goes far beyond cinema.

xAt the recently concluded 2025 Asia Summit in Singapore the 12th edition of the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit leaders from business, government, finance, technology, health, and philanthropy gathered under the theme “Progress with Purpose: Collaboration Amid Complexity.” Among them was Indian actor and climate advocate Bhumi Satish Pednekar, who brought urgent stories from India’s flood-affected regions straight to the global stage.

Pednekar, who has long used her platform to amplify social and environmental issues, emphasized that her work goes far beyond cinema. “Yes, my bio says actress, but it also says climate warrior and advocate. I think that part