Bhumi Pednekar

Actress

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/07/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceMumbai, 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 StatusUnmarried

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight60 Kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

SchoolArya Vidya Mandir School, Juhu, Mumbai
College/UniversityWhistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication & Media Arts, Mumbai (was expelled from the Institute owing to poor attendance), University of Mumbai
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesReading, Practising Yoga

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsYash Kataria (builder)

Family

FatherLate Satish Pednekar
MotherSumitra Pednekar
SisterSamiksha (Twin-sister, Lawyer)
BrotherNot Known

Career

DebutDum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
AwardsFilmfare Awards: Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha in 2016, Best Actress (Critics) for Saand Ki Aankh in 2020, Best Actress (Critics) for Badhaai Do in 2023, Other Awards: Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha at Producers Guild Film Awards in 2016, Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha at Screen Awards in 2016, Best Female Debut for Dum Laga Ke Haisha at Zee Cine Awards in 2016, Superstar of Tomorrow – Female for Dum Laga Ke Haisha at Stardust Awards in 2016, Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role – Female for Dum Laga Ke Haisha at BIG Star Entertainment Awards in 2016, Star Debut of the Year – Female for Dum Laga Ke Haisha at International Indian Film Academy Awards in 2016, Best Supporting Actress for Bala at Zee Cine Awards in 2020, Best Actress (Critics) for Saand Ki Aankh at Screen Awards in 2020, Bhumi Pednekar, along with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, was named the Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrity of the year in 2021 by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

Favourites

FoodMissi Roti, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhni, Chocolates, Pizza, Bharta
ActorsShah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan
ActressPriyanka Chopra
FilmRaja Hindustani
Disney CharacterAriel
ColourRed
Travel DestinationIbiza

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."
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