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Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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 FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Jaago Grahak Jaago - Packaged Commodities
  • Jaago Grahak Jaago - Packaged Commodities

    ( 2024 )

  • Takht
  • Takht

    ( Not Final )

  • Bhakshak
  • Bhakshak

    ( 2024 )

  • Mr Lele
  • Mr Lele

    ( Not Final )

  • The Ladykiller
  • The Ladykiller

    ( 2023 )

  • Poll Vault
  • Poll Vault

    ( Not Final )

  • Amazon Fashion Up
  • Amazon Fashion Up

    ( 2023 )

  • The Royals
  • The Royals

    ( Not Final )

  • Thank You for Coming
  • Thank You for Coming

    ( 2023 )

  • Daldal
  • Daldal

    ( Not Final )

  • Afwaah
  • Afwaah

    ( 2023 )

  • Inverse
  • Inverse

    ( Not Final )

  • Bheed
  • Bheed

    ( 2023 )

  • Mere Husband Ki Biwi
  • Mere Husband Ki Biwi

    ( Not Final )

  • Govinda Naam Mera
  • Govinda Naam Mera

    ( 2022 )

  • Sanki
  • Sanki

    ( Not Final )

  • Raksha Bandhan
  • Raksha Bandhan

    ( 2022 )

  • Badhaai Do
  • Badhaai Do

    ( 2022 )

  • Durgamati: The Myth
  • Durgamati: The Myth

    ( 2020 )

  • Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
  • Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

    ( 2020 )

  • Bhoot: Part One - The Haunted Ship
  • Bhoot: Part One - The Haunted Ship

    ( 2020 )

  • Pati Patni Aur Woh
  • Pati Patni Aur Woh

    ( 2019 )

  • Bala
  • Bala

    ( 2019 )

  • Jubin Nautiyal & Asees Kaur: Pyaar Toh Tha
  • Jubin Nautiyal & Asees Kaur: Pyaar Toh Tha

    ( 2019 )

  • Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare)
  • Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare)

    ( 2019 )

  • Saand Ki Aankh
  • Saand Ki Aankh

    ( 2019 )

  • Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars
  • Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars

    ( 2019 )

  • Sonchiriya
  • Sonchiriya

    ( 2019 )

  • Lust Stories
  • Lust Stories

    ( 2018 )

  • Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
  • Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

    ( 2017 )

  • Shubh Mangal Savdhan
  • Shubh Mangal Savdhan

    ( 2017 )

  • Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
  • Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

    ( 2017 )

  • Man's World
  • Man's World

    ( 2015 )

  • Dum Laga Ke Haisha
  • Dum Laga Ke Haisha

    ( 2015 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Bhumi Pednekar AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Debut Actress
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Debut Actress - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Best Actress
  • The Asiavision Awards for Best Actress - 2017 Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Debut Actress - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Role
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Role - 2015 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Best Actress
  • The Bollywood Film Journalist Awards for Best Actress - 2020 Saand Ki Aankh

  • Best Actress of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Best Actress of the Year - 2024 Bhakshak

  • Most Stylish Social Warrior
  • The Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards for Most Stylish Social Warrior - 2023

  • Best Actress - Hindi - Movies
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Best Actress - Hindi - Movies - 2023 Govinda Naam Mera

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (DPFFA) for Best Actress - Critics - 2018 Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

  • Gamechanger of the Year
  • The ELLE Beauty Awards for Gamechanger of the Year - 2023

  • Champion of the Year
  • The ELLE Beauty Awards for Champion of the Year - 2023

  • Highest Grossing Debut (Female)
  • The ETC Bollywood Business Awards for Highest Grossing Debut (Female) - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • The FOI Online Awards for - 2019 Sonchiriya

  • Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast
  • The FOI Online Awards for Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast - 2019 Sonchiriya

  • The FOI Online Awards for - 2018 Lust Stories

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 2023 Badhaai Do

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 2020 Saand Ki Aankh

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Debut Actress - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Mould Breaker of the Year
  • The Filmfare Awards East for Mould Breaker of the Year - 2022 Badhaai Do

  • Emerging Face of Fashion
  • The Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards for Emerging Face of Fashion - 2017

  • Creative Force
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Creative Force - 2022

  • Most Promising Actress
  • The GR8! Women Achiever Awards, India for Most Promising Actress - 2018

  • Star on the Rise
  • The Grazia Millennial Awards for Star on the Rise - 2023 Badhaai Do

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The IBNLive Movie Awards for Best Debut Actress - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Disruptor of the Year
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Disruptor of the Year - 2023

  • Best Actress
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actress - 2015 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Most Desirable Women of India
  • The International Iconic Awards for Most Desirable Women of India - 2022

  • Best Actress
  • The Jagran Film Festival for Best Actress - 2015 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Versatile Lead Actress
  • The Lions Gold Awards for Versatile Lead Actress - 2020 Saand Ki Aankh

  • Most Stylish Rising Star (Female)
  • The Lokmat Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Rising Star (Female) - 2018

  • Breakthrough Performer of the Year
  • The Lux Golden Rose Awards for Breakthrough Performer of the Year - 2017 Shubh Mangal Savdhan

  • Breakthrough Performance of The Year
  • The News18 REEL Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance of The Year - 2023 Badhaai Do

  • Jodi Kamaal Ki
  • The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India for Jodi Kamaal Ki - 2019 Saand Ki Aankh

  • Super Stylish Pathbreaker - Female
  • The Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards for Super Stylish Pathbreaker - Female - 2023

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actress - Critics - 2020 Saand Ki Aankh

  • Most Promising Debut Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Most Promising Debut Actress - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Best Acting Debut (Female)
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Acting Debut (Female) - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Supporting Actress - 2020 Bala

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Actress - 2016 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

BHUMI PEDNEKAR NEWS

Bhumi Pednekar plays an investigative journalist in Netflix's Bhakshak, film to premiere on this date

January 18, 2024 1:10 pm

Bhumi Pednekar plays an investigative journalist in Bhakshak, trying to bring to light a heinous crime, laying bare the ground reality of crimes against women.

Orry gives breakdown of what is included in his Rs 30 lakh fee for attending events, explains why he calls himself a liver

December 25, 2023 12:50 pm

Orry opened up about why he calls himself a 'liver' and also revealed how people arrange Rs 30 lakhs for him to attend the event and click pictures with everyone.

Bhumi Pednekar tries the viral 'smokey winged eyeliner' hack; here's how you can ace it too

December 27, 2023 4:06 pm

Captioning the video, Bhumi wrote, "This Instagram hack actually worked."

Bhumi Pednekar says actors have to spend atleast Rs 80,000 to attend an event: 'Styling is expensive'

December 07, 2023 1:08 pm

Bhumi Pednekar also revealed how she used to take a friend's car to events in the initial days of career as an actor.

Bhumi Pednekar shares photo from hospital as she gets treatment for dengue: 'Mujhe 8 din ka massive torture de diya'

November 22, 2023 1:58 pm

Bhumi Pednekar was diagnosed with dengue. The actor shared pictures from a Mumbai hospital and updated fans about her well-being.

Lucrative OTT rights, deadline and a loophole: Why producers are 'dumping' incomplete films in theatres

November 08, 2023 4:09 pm

The rise of the OTT market has resulted in a section of the producers becoming complacent, knowing that a certain chunk of money will come irrespective of what happens at the box office.

Ajay Bahl confirms Arjun Kapoor-Bhumi Pednekar starrer The Ladykiller released theatrically 'incomplete', retracts statement

November 08, 2023 6:11 pm

Ajay Bahl also denied claims that he had issues with Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar and said the film was 'extremely painful to shoot' but the 'problem lied somewhere else'.

Priyanka Chopra recalls shooting in a chiffon saree in snowy Switzerland: 'Had a hot water bucket under my saree, my teeth were chattering'

November 07, 2023 9:55 am

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recalled how the glamour of cinema was taken away from her at an early point in her career as an actor.

The Ladykiller trailer: Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar embark on a dangerous and destructive romance

October 29, 2023 4:29 pm

The trailer of Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar's The Ladykiller is out. The film is directed by Ajay Bahl.

'Ye heroine hai?': Bhumi Pednekar says people were shocked when Ayushmann Khurrana introduced her as Dum Laga Ke Haisha heroine

October 24, 2023 4:31 pm

Bhumi Pednekar played the role of a plus sized girl in her debut film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, which also starred Ayushmann Khurrana.

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