Bhakshak is a film starring Bhumi Pednekar as a journalist who exposes the sexual abuse and exploitation of girls in a government-funded shelter home in Bihar. The film is inspired by the true story of the Muzaffarpur women shelter case that came to light in 2018 and sparked a nationwide outrage and reforms. Bhakshak : Directed by Pulkit. With Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastav, Sai Tamhankar. Revolves around the journey of an unwavering woman's quest to seek justice and her perseverance in getting a heinous crime to light. Bhakshak (2024) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A struggling local journalist begins a dogged investigation into harrowing cases of abuse being covered up at a shelter for young girls.