Bhumi Pednekar is a popular Bollywood actress who has appeared in various Hindi movies. She is a well-known personality in the Hindi film industry. Before being launched as an actress in the industry, she worked as an assistant casting director in Yash Raj films for six years. Her debut film was “Dum Laga ke Haisha” (2015), in which she played the role of an obese housewife. She was awarded the Filmfare award for the best female debut.
Check below for more details about Bhumi Pednekar biography, Short bio, wiki, age, birthday, date of birth, family, father, mother, education, boyfriend, husband, affairs, marriage, movies list, height, weight, body size and measurements, personal life, childhood, career, net worth, achievements, photos and highlights some fun facts.
Bhumi Pednekar Biography, Wiki
| Name | Bhumi Pednekar |
|---|---|
| Real name / Other Name | Bhumi |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1989 |
| Age (2020) | 31 Years |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Education | Graduate - B.com |
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir School, Juhu, Mumbai |
| College / University | Whistling woods International, Mumbai |
| Physical appearance: | |
| Skin Color | Wheatish |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 5ft 5in |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Body measurements (Bust Size, Waist Size, Hip Size) | 34-28-36 |
| Family Details | |
| Father's name | Late Mr. Satish Pednekar |
| Mother's Name | Sumitra Pednekar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Brother(s) | - |
| Sister(s) | Samiksha Pednekar (Twin sister) |
| Other relatives / Famous people in family | None |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Personal Details | |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Boyfriend / Dating with | Not Known |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Debut film | Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) |
| Hobbies | Writing, Dancing, Travelling |
| Salary / Income | Under Review |
| Net Worth | Under Review |
| Social Media : | - |
| Facebook Profile / Page | @ Bhumi Pednekar |
| @ Bhumi Pednekar | |
| Official Instagram | @ Bhumi Pednekar |
Early life
Bhumi Pednekar was born in Mumbai on 18th July 1989 to parents Satish Pednekar and Sumitra Pednekar. Her father, Satish Pednekar, was a former home and labour minister of Maharashtra who passed away in 2011. Her family is a multi-cultural one as her father was a Maharashtrian and her mother is a Haryanvi. She has a twin sister named Samiksha Pednekar.
Bhumi did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir school, which is located in Juhu, Mumbai. After passing class 12th, she steered towards acting, Communication & Media Arts, and took admission to Whistling Woods International Institute. However, she was expelled from the college later, citing her poor attendance records. After that, she decided to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) and enrolled herself in Mumbai University. The actress had a yen for acting since the age of 12 years.
When she turned 18, she came across a vacancy at Yash Raj Films. She excitedly applied for the post, hoping for it to be a pathway for her to enter Bollywood, but was rejected initially. Surprisingly, a month ago, she got a call from Yash Raj films, who offered her a job as an assistant casting director. She merrily joined the studio, cleared all the pending loans, and invested six years of her life pursuing the offered job.
Career
Bhumi was started her career in Bollywood with the movie “Dum Laga Ke Haisha,” opposite Ayushmann Khurana. It was a romantic comedy, and Bhumi had to play an overweight, obese housewife. To be the perfect fit for the role, Bhumi had to gain 25 kilograms of weight deliberately. People loved the plot and the movie’s presentation, and the movie managed to make its place among the hit movies of the year 2015. Bhumi’s performance on the big screen was critically acclaimed. That very year, she also featured in a web series named “Man’s World.”
In the year 2017, Bhumi starred against Akshay Kumar in Shree Narayan Singh produced “Toilet-Ek Prem Katha. The actress had shed all the body fat that she had to gain for Dum Laga Ke Haisha. The actress was looking gorgeous and unrecognizable, citing her appearance in her last film. Toilet- Ek Prem Katha was a blockbuster hit at the box office and was also the most discussed film of 2017, as it spread out a social message in society.
Following this, she gave back-to-back romantic comedy-dramas to the Hindi film industry. After Toilet- Ek Prem Katha, she was seen in similar roles in Shubh Mangal Savdhaan opposite Ayushmann Khurana, in Pati, Patni Aur Woh opposite Kartik Aryan, opposite Ayushmann Khurana again in Bala, in a severe role in Sonchiriya opposite Sushant Singh Rajput and also with Tapsee Pannu in Saand ki Aankh. She has also been a part of a horror movie named Bhoot- Part I.
Bhumi has also starred in the popular Netflix web series “Lust Stories,” which became the town’s talk after its release. She played the role of a housemaid who has an affair with her own master.
Some lesser-known facts about Bhumi
- Bhumi’s favourite hobbies are reading books and practising Yoga.
- Bhumi has watched Kamal Rashid Khan’s starrer ‘Deshdrohi’ around 100 times.
- Bhumi has a sweet tooth and is quite fond of chocolates.
- Bhumi had no clue that she was being auditioned for the lead role in the movie “Dum Laga ke Haisha.” She gave the audition thinking that it is a demo role for the other candidates for the audition round. After giving almost 100 re-takes and auditions for the lead role, she was finalized as the lead actress.
- Bhumi had to put on a lot of weight, approximately 25 kgs, for her lead role in her debut ” Dum Laga ke Haisha.” After the film was released, she reverted to her previous weight by losing 27 kgs.
- She possesses leadership qualities, and the same is mentioned in her bio on Twitter and Facebook.
- The actress revealed in an interview that while filming the last scene of the movie “Dum Laga ke Haisha,” Ayushmann Khurana’s body double was called to lift her, but he failed to do so. Then, Ayushmann himself showed up for the sequence and completed the scene by lifting her.
LifeStyle, Personal Favorites
Favourite food: Pizza, Bharta, Dal makhani, Missi roti, butter chicken.
Favourite actors: Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan
Favourite actresses: Priyanka Chopra
Movie: Raja Hindustani
Athlete: Lionel Messi
Colour: Red
Holiday destination: Ibiza
Instagram, Facebook, Contact Details
Instagram: bhumipednekar
Facebook: bhumipednekar
Tiktok: Not Known
Twitter: Not Known
Mobile Number: Not Known
Phone Number: Not Known
Web Site: Not Known
Email address: Not Known
How did Bhumi Pednekar lose weight?
Bhumi says that apart from being physically active, simple home-cooked meals are the best remedy for fat reduction and loss.
Bhumi Pednekar diet plan for fat loss:
Bhumi’s day starts by drinking aloe vera juice on an empty stomach. She also shared her favourite detox water recipe with her fans, aspiring to lose fat. According to Bhumi, being hydrated regularly is a must for healthy and quick fat loss.
Bhumi gorged on a high protein diet consisting of eggs and multigrain bread, followed by an exhaustive workout that comprised Weight training and cardio exercises.
She also shared her diet plan for lunch on Instagram. Her lunch includes 2 Bajra Rotis, a bowl of olive oil cooked vegetables, soya, dal tadka, and Amarnath flour. To digest the heavy meal properly, she suggests having a glass of buttermilk and a bowlful of curd.
She likes to have an equal proportion of protein and good carbohydrates for dinner. She recommends protein smoothies, whole wheat lavash with hummus, roasted grains like puffed bajra, kale chips, and soya chips for healthy snacks.
Bhumi Pednekar movie list, upcoming movies
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dum Laga Ke Haisha | 2015 | |
| Man's World | 2015 | Web series |
| Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | 2017 | |
| Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | 2017 | |
| Lust Stories | 2018 | Zoya Akhtar's segment |
| Sonchiriya | 2019 | |
| Saand Ki Aankh | 2019 | |
| Bala | 2019 | |
| Pati Patni Aur Woh | 2019 | |
| Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | 2020 | Special appearance |
| Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship | 2020 | |
| Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | 2020 | Post-production |
| Durgavati | 2020 | Filming |
Bhumi Pednekar awards:
Filmfare award for the best female debut for the film “Dum laga ke haisha” (2016), Stardust award for the superstar of tomorrow (2016), Dadasaheb Phalke film foundation award for the best actress for the film “Toilet- Ek Prem Katha” (2018), Lokmat most stylish award for the most stylish rising star (2018).
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