Bhumi Pednekar Biography, Wiki, Age, Family, Awards, Images: Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress and former assistant casting director who rose to fame with her critically acclaimed debut in the movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha which earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Bhumi started her career as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films and was subsequently offered a two-film contract as an actress.
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Since then, Bhumi has gone on to have a successful film career with notable roles in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Savdhan. Her viral pictures and strong character have made her one of the most talked-about actresses in India today. Apart from her acting, Bhumi is an active social activist who advocates for sustainability and environmental protection.
Bhumi Pednekar Biography
| Name | Bhumi Pednekar |
| Real Name | Bhumi Pednekar |
| Nickname | Bhumi |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1989 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 33 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Family | Father: Late Satish Mother: Sumitra Sister: Samiksha (Twin-Sister, Lawyer) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Yet to be updated |
| Husband | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir School, Juhu, Mumbai |
| College | Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communications & Media Arts, Mumbai (Was expelled from the Institute owing to poor attendance) University of Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Singing, Work Out, Driving |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Current City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Bhumi Pednekar Social Media Profiles
- Bhumi Pednekar FACEBOOK
- Bhumi Pednekar TWITTER
- Bhumi Pednekar INSTAGRAM
Bhumi Pednekar Interesting Facts
- Bhumi Pednekar managed to lose 21 kgs in just 4 months by making easily adaptable changes to her lifestyle. Bhumi Pednekar’s weight loss diet plan is slow and steady and minus restrictions. She advised every woman to maintain the diet with several tips.
- Bhumi was an assistant casting director for six years for Yash Raj Films before venturing into acting.
- Bhumi Pednekar has received 6 awards Including BIG Star Entertainment Awards, Filmfare Awards, Producers Guild Film Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards, Stardust Awards, and International Film Academy Awards.
- Her Instagram account has more than 7.2M followers (as of Feb 2023).
Bhumi Pednekar Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Sandhya Verma | |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Jaya Joshi | |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Sugandha Joshi | |
| 2018 | Lust Stories | Sudha Maheshwari | Zoya Akhtar’s segment |
| 2019 | Sonchiriya | Indumati Tomar | |
| 2019 | Saand Ki Aankh | Chandro Dadi | |
| 2019 | Bala | Latika | |
| 2019 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Vedika | |
| 2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Devika Bhatt | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Bhoot | Sapna Prakashan | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Kajal “Kitty” Yadav | |
| 2020 | Durgamati | IAS Chanchal Singh Chauhan/Durgamati | |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | Suman “Sumi” Singh | |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Sapna | |
| 2022 | Govinda Naam Mera | Gauri Waghmare | |
| 2023 | Bheed | TBA | Post-production |
| 2023 | Bhakshak | TBA | Post-production |
| 2023 | The Lady Killer | TBA | Filming |
| 2023 | Afwaah | TBA | Filming |
| 2023 | Meri Patni Ka Remake | TBA | Filming |
ABhumi Pednekar Award
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Screen Awards | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Won |
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role – Female | Won |
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Won |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female (Viewer’s Choice) | Nominated |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female (Jury’s Choice) | Nominated |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Screen Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | News18 Reel Movie Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2020 | Bala | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2020 | Saand Ki Aankh | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female (Jury’s Choice) | Nominated |
| 2020 | Saand Ki Aankh | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Won |
| 2020 | Saand Ki Aankh | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Won |
| 2020 | Sonchiriya | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Nominated |