Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Bhumi Pednekar
26/01/2026
Bhumi Pednekar's intense crime series 'Daldal' is set to premiere on OTT platforms this week. The series is among the highlights of new digital content, which also includes Karthi's action-comedy 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' and the thriller 'Dhurandhar'.
12/01/2026
Bhumi Pednekar shared photos from her tropical vacation, showcasing her vacay style in a leopard-print bikini and a matching sarong. The actress, who was last seen in 'The Royals' last year, also highlighted her vegetarian diet and healthy lifestyle.
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Bio/Wiki
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bhumi Satish Pednekar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.) | University of Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Film School | Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication & Media Arts, Mumbai (expelled due to poor attendance) |
Personal Life
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir School, Juhu, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| College/University | Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication & Media Arts, Mumbai (expelled due to poor attendance), University of Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading, Practising Yoga |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Yash Kataria (builder) |
Family
| Father | Late Satish Pednekar (Former Home and Labour Minister of Maharashtra) |
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| Mother | Sumitra Pednekar |
| Sister | Samiksha (Twin-sister, Lawyer) |
| Brother | Not Known |
Career
| Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) |
|---|---|
| Awards | Filmfare Awards: Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016), Best Actress (Critics) for Saand Ki Aankh (2020), Best Actress (Critics) for Badhaai Do (2023); Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016); Screen Awards: Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016), Best Actress (Critics) for Saand Ki Aankh (2020); Zee Cine Awards: Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016), Best Supporting Actress for Bala (2020); Stardust Awards: Superstar of Tomorrow – Female for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016); BIG Star Entertainment Awards: Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role – Female for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016); IIFA: Star Debut of the Year – Female for Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016); PETA India: Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrity (2021, with Akshay Kumar) |
| Notable Works | Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), No Toilet No Bride (2017), Bala (2019), Saand Ki Aankh (2019), Badhaai Do (2022), Bheed (2023), Bhakshak (2024), Daldal (2026) |
Favourites
| Food | Missi Roti, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhni, Chocolates, Pizza, Bharta |
|---|---|
| Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan |
| Actress | Priyanka Chopra |
| Film | Raja Hindustani |
| Disney Character | Ariel |
| Colour | Red |
| Travel Destination | Ibiza |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bhumipednekar/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/bhumipednekar | |
| https://twitter.com/bhumipednekar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhumi Pednekar does not smoke or drink alcohol. | |
| 2. She comes from a multicultural background - her father is Maharashtrian and her mother is Haryanvi. | |
| 3. Bhumi started her career at Yash Raj Films as an assistant casting director when she was 18. | |
| 4. Initially unaware she was auditioning, she gave around 100 auditions for her role in "Dum Laga Ke Haisha." | |
| 5. Ayushmann Khurrana actually lifted Bhumi in the final scene of the movie as his body double couldn't. | |
| 6. Bhumi gained and then lost around 25 kg and 27 kg respectively for her role in "Dum Laga Ke Haisha." | |
| 7. She has watched the movie Deshdrohi by KRK about 100 times. | |
| 8. Bhumi is a big fan of footballer Lionel Messi. | |
| 9. On social media, Bhumi aspires to be a "leader." |