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Bhumi Pednekar

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  • Born 18 July 1989
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Actor, Climate Activist
  • Education Arya Vidya Mandir
  • Years active 2015-present

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ABOUT Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar: A Rising Star in Bollywood Bhumi Pednekar, born July 18, 1989, is a prominent Bollywood actress celebrated for her portrayal of strong, relatable women from small-town India. Her career trajectory, marked by impactful performances and critical acclaim, showcases her versatility and dedication to her craft. Pednekar's journey began as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films. Her debut in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), playing an overweight bride, earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, instantly establishing her presence. Subsequent successes like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), Bala (2019), and Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019) solidified her position as a bankable actress. Her critically acclaimed performances in Saand Ki Aankh (2019), as sharpshooter Chandro Tomar, and Badhaai Do (2022), portraying a closeted lesbian, garnered her two Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actress, highlighting her range and commitment to challenging roles. Beyond acting, Pednekar is a vocal environmental activist, currently working with the United Nations Development Programme to raise awareness about climate change. Her career continues to evolve, promising further impactful contributions to the Indian film industry.

Bhumi Pednekar AWARDS

Award Name Year Categories
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards2016 Best Debut Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Asiavision Awards2017 Best Actress - Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy2016 Best Debut Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India2015 Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Role - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Bollywood Film Journalist Awards2020 Best Actress - Saand Ki Aankh
Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest2024 Best Actress of the Year - Bhakshak
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards2023 Most Stylish Social Warrior
Bollywood Life Awards2023 Best Actress - Hindi - Movies - Govinda Naam Mera
Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (DPFFA)2018 Best Actress - Critics - Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
ELLE Beauty Awards2023 Gamechanger of the Year
2023 Champion of the Year
ETC Bollywood Business Awards2016 Highest Grossing Debut (Female) - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
FOI Online Awards2019 - Sonchiriya
2019 Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast - Sonchiriya
2018 - Lust Stories
Filmfare Awards2023 Best Actress - Badhaai Do
2020 Best Actress - Saand Ki Aankh
2016 Best Debut Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Filmfare Awards East2022 Mould Breaker of the Year - Badhaai Do
Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards2017 Emerging Face of Fashion
GQ Men of the Year Awards2022 Creative Force
GR8! Women Achiever Awards, India2018 Most Promising Actress
Grazia Millennial Awards2023 Star on the Rise - Badhaai Do
IBNLive Movie Awards2016 Best Debut Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne2023 Disruptor of the Year
2015 Best Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
International Iconic Awards2022 Most Desirable Women of India
Jagran Film Festival2015 Best Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Lions Gold Awards2020 Versatile Lead Actress - Saand Ki Aankh
Lokmat Stylish Awards2018 Most Stylish Rising Star (Female)
Lux Golden Rose Awards2017 Breakthrough Performer of the Year - Shubh Mangal Savdhan
News18 REEL Movie Award2023 Breakthrough Performance of The Year - Badhaai Do
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India2019 Jodi Kamaal Ki - Saand Ki Aankh
Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards2023 Super Stylish Pathbreaker - Female
Screen Awards, IN2020 Best Actress - Critics - Saand Ki Aankh
2016 Most Promising Debut Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Stardust Awards, India2016 Best Acting Debut (Female) - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Zee Cine Awards2020 Best Supporting Actress - Bala
2016 Best Debut Actress - Dum Laga Ke Haisha