Bhumi Pednekar is a Bollywood actress who mainly works in Hindi films. She loves experimenting with her characters. She is among the few Bollywood celebrities with a 100% success rate. After working for 6 years as an assistant casting director, she debuts with the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha. She has worked in many films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) Sonchiriya (2019), and Bala (2019). She won 3 Filmfare awards for Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Saand Ki Aankh and Badhaai Do.
Let’s talk about actress Bhumi Pednekar’s Biography, Wiki, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Parents and sister, Education, career, lifestyle, Net worth and other Unknown facts about Bhumi.
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Bhumi Pednekar Biography / Wiki
She was born on 18th July 1989 to a Hindu Brahmin family. Her father is a Maharashtrian and her mother is a Haryanvi. She is a Mumbaikar (born and brought up in Mumbai).
| Full Name | Bhumi Pednekar |
| Nick Name | Not known |
| Age | 33 Years |
| Date Of Birth | 18th july, 1989 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Home town | 18th July, 1989 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| zodiac | Cancer |
| Profession/Occupation | Actress & Model |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Physical Appearance
Bhumi Pednekar Age in 2024
She is now 34 Years old
Bhumi Pednekar Height in feet
her height in feet – 5’4”
| Height (Approximate) | in feet 5’4” |
| Weight (Approximate) | 60 kgs |
| Body Measurement (Approximate) | 34-28-36 (Bust- Waist – Hips) |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
Family & Caste
Bhumi lost her father at a very young age. Her father was a Former Home and Labour Minster of Maharashtra where her mother worked as a Anti-Tobacco Activist. Her sister’s name is Samiksha, who is a lawyer and working in a reputed law firm.
| Father Name | Late. Satish Pednekar |
| Mother Name | Sumitra Pednekar |
| Sister Name | Samiksha Pednekar |
| Brother Name | N/A |
Husband
| Husband Name | Unmarried |
Relationship and Affair
Boyfriend
Bhumi has been single for a long time. It is rumoured to be dating Jackky Bhagnani. Both the actors completely rubbished the news. Bhumi confronted that she is not seeing anybody and she would never keep a secret about her relationship status.
| Boyfriend Name | Jackky Bhagnani |
Net Worth, House & Car
Bhumi has a luxurious life, She lives in her Mumbai flat with her mother and sister. Her primary source of income is from her films and endorsements. Her Net Worth is around 8.5 million. She uses a Land Rover Range Rover car for her daily uses.
Salary and Income
She charges around Rs. 2-3 Cr (approx) for each film.
Favourite things
| Favourite Singer | Butter Chicken, Butter Naan, Dal Makhni |
| Favorite Actor | Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Rani Mukherjee, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra |
| Favorite Singer | Not Known |
| Favorite Footballer | Lionel Messi |
| Favorite Dialogue | “Sex to bola nhi jata apse, mai khak karungi” from Subh Mangal Savdhan. |
| Favorite Film | Rang De Basanti |
| Favorite Song | Moh Moh Ke dhaage, Jiya Jale |
| Favorite Destination | Goa, Ibiza |
Career and Education
Education
Bhumi was a bright student from her childhood days. Not only in her academics but she was equally good in her co-curriculars too. Bhumi was also a part of Subhash Ghai’s Acting School.
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir ,Juhu |
| College | University Of Mumbai |
Film Career
After her father’s demise, she started working at a young age of 17. She worked as a casting director under Yashraj Films. In 2015, she was offered the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha. The story is about an overweight girl Sandhya. Her debut film won 6 awards including Filmfare, Zee Cine Awards and many more. She worked in some popular movies like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Bala and Saand Ki Aankh.
Bhumi in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
After 2 years, she was seen playing the role of “Jaya” in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha(2017). Jaya is a well-educated girl who falls in love with Keshav (Akshay Kumar). The couple put their marriage life at stake to make aware their surroundings people of the importance of having a toilet.
Bhumi Pednekar in Bala
In the 2019 film Bala, she plays the role of “Latika Tomar” a browned skinned-skinned girl. The story highlights the colourism and certain beauty standards that society has set.
Bhumi Pednekar in Saand Ki Aankh
In Saand Ki Aankh (2019) she portrays the role of Chandro Tomar, a woman in her 60’s. Chandro and Prakashi were sharpshooters who belonged to a backward family. But with the help of their coach, they participated in various competitions breaking certain societal norms.
She tries to make films, which people can relate to. Her main focus is to put up social issues. She won MANy awards including Filmfare, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards and Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for best actress in Badhai do (2023)
Awards & Achievements
Bhumi’s films are mostly based on social issues or such issues that people hesitate to talk about. Her debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha was a commercial hit that won 6 awards. She had to gain 30 kgs to play the role of Sandhya Verma (her role in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. It is her dedication, determination, and hard work that paid off well.)
| YEAR | AWARDS | FILM |
| 2015 | Star Dust Awards For Best Acting Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha |
| 2015 | Guild Awards For Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha |
| 2015 | Screen Awards For Best Actress(Critics) | Saand Ki Aankh |
| 2016 | Screen Awards For Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha |
| 2016 | Zee Cine Awards For Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards For Best Female Debut (Critics) | Dum Laga Ke Haisha |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards For Best Female debut (Critics) | Dum Laga Ke Haisha |
| 2020 | Filmfare critics awards for best actress | Saand Ki Aankh |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | – |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | – |
| 2023 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | – |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Badhaai Do |
Filmography
movies list
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017)
- Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)
- Sonchiriya (2019)
- Dolly Kitty Aur Chamakte Sitare (2019)
- Bala (2019)
- Saand Ki Aankh (2019)
- Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019)
- Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)
- Bhoot (2020)Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020)
- Durgamati (2020)
- Badhaai Do (2022)
- Raksha Bandhan (2022)
- Govinda Naam Mera (2022)
- Bheed (2023)
- Afwaah (2023)
- Thank You for Coming (2023)
- The Lady Killer (2023)
- Bhakshak (2024)
Web Series
- Lust Stories (2018)
- Shubh mangal zyada saavdhan (2020) as devika
- Bhoot part one: the haunted ship (2020)
Upcoming projects
- Meri Patni Ka Remake (2024)
Brand Endorsements
- V Mart
- Dell
- Sofy India
| YEAR | FILM | ROLE |
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Sandhya |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Jaya |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Sugangda Joshi |
| 2019 | Sonchiriya | Indumati Tomar |
| 2019 | Dolly Kitty Aur Chamakte Sitare | Kitty |
| 2019 | Bala | Latika Trivedi |
| 2019 | Saand Ki Aankh | Chandro Tomar |
| 2019 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Vedika Tyagi |
Some Unknown facts about Bhumi Pednekar
- Bhumi’s father died of oral cancer, so she had to work at the young age of 17.
- She worked as an assistant casting director under Yashraj Film for 6 long years. She was the part of Chak de! India and Rocket SINGH: salesman of the year as an assistant director.
- In 2019, she started a campaign called Climate Warriors to create awareness about global warming and environmental issues. In 2020, She became a part of MTV India’s Nishedh for cogzicing health-related problems among the youth.
- Bhumi is vocal about the pay parity. She feels that it is extremely insulting and humiliating to get paid less because of her gender.
- After the commercial success of Dum Laga Ke Haisha, actress Rani Mukherjee was so impressed with Bhumi’s performance that she personally visited Yashraj’s office to congratulate her.
Interviews
Inerview by PinkVilla
Interview by BBC Asian Network
Social Media
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Haha #ComeOnNetflix you’ve become better than me in keeping secrets! Not fair 🙅♀️ pic.twitter.com/vznjGkFb2E
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) July 15, 2020
Some F.A.Q about
Is Bhumi a Starkid?
She is a self-made actress who started her career as an assistant casting director. She doesn’t belong to any filmy background.
What is the name of Bhumi’s village?
She belongs to Pedne, Goa. The people of Pedne use their surname Pednekar as we can see Bhumi use Pednekar as her surname.
How did Bhumi Pednekar lose weight?
She lost 33-34 kgs by a balanced diet, pilates, running and cycling. She wakes up early in the morning and have apple cider vinegar or some aloe vera juice, this is how she starts her day.
Is Bhumi Pednekar Brahmin?
Yes, she is a Bramhin with Vashishtha Atri Gotra (tribe).
Is Bhumi Pednekar married?
She is currently single and unmarried. She is not seeing anyone and yes she is in a relationship with her job, and career.
Who is the mother of Bhumi Pednekar?
Sumitra Hooda Pednekar is her mother who worked as an anti-tobacco activist. She is supportive throughout the journey.
Who is the sister of Bhumi Pednekar?
Samiksha Pednekar is her sister. She is a lawyer by profession. Both look somehow similar but they are not twins. There is an age gap of 3 and ½ years.
Is Bhumi Pednekar from Goa?
No, she was born and brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra. But she belongs to Pedne, Goa.
Who is the father of Bhumi Pednekar?
Her father Late Satish Pednekar was a Former Home And Labour Minister. He died of oral cancer.
How old is Bhumi Pednekar?
Bhumi is in the 30’s club (34 years old as of 2024).
How many languages can Bhumi Pednekar speak?
Bhumi is of Maharashtrian and Haryanvi descent.
Has Bhumi Pednekar been a commerce or science student?
Bhumi is a commerce student who graduated from the University Of Mumbai. She did her schooling from Arya Vidya Mandir.
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