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Bhoomika Chawla
Active Telugu, Hindi (Bollywood), Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada Cinema
- FromNew Delhi, Delhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra / Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Age48 years
- Active1998–Present
- Updated
Bhumika Chawla – Biography
Bhumika Chawla – Full Information
- Full Name: Rachna Chawla
- Popular Name: Bhumika Chawla
- Nickname: Gudiya, Bhoomi
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Poet
- Known For: Iconic portrayal of Nirjara Bharadwaj in Tere Naam (2003), Madhumitha in Kushi (2001), Swapna in Okkadu (2003), and Meghana in Missamma (2003).
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1978
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Hometown: New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra & Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Cinema Screen Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) approx.
- Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Colonel Ajitsingh Chawla (Retd. Indian Army Officer)
- Mother: Bali Chawla
- Siblings: 1 Elder Brother (Indian Army Officer), 1 Elder Sister
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Bharat Thakur (Yoga Guru; m. 2007)
- Children: 1 Son (Born 2014)
Education Details
- School: Gyan Bharati School, Saket, New Delhi
- College: Attended College in New Delhi, India
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1998 | Television acting debut in the popular youth drama series Hip Hip Hurray |
| 2000 | Feature film debut as lead actress in the Telugu film Yuvakudu |
| 2001 | Massive critical and commercial breakthrough starring in Telugu blockbuster Kushi |
| 2001 | Tamil cinema debut opposite Vijay in the sports romance Badri |
| 2003 | Starred in the landmark industry-hit Telugu action film Okkadu opposite Mahesh Babu |
| 2003 | Won critical acclaim and State Nandi Award for lead role in Missamma |
| 2003 | Sensational Bollywood debut starring opposite Salman Khan in Tere Naam |
| 2004 | Starred in romantic drama Naa Autograph and action thriller Run |
| 2006 | Starred alongside Suriya and Jyothika in romantic hit Sillunu Oru Kaadhal |
| 2007 | Played Gulab Gandhi in critically acclaimed historical drama Gandhi My Father |
| 2010 | Turned producer with the Telugu youth-centric film Thakita Thakita |
| 2016 | Bollywood comeback playing Jayanti Gupta in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story |
| 2017 | Acclaimed supporting role as Jyothi in superhit Telugu film Middle Class Abbayi |
| 2023 | Reunited with Salman Khan in action comedy feature Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Kushi | Won |
| 2003 | Nandi Awards | Best Actress | Missamma | Won |
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Tere Naam | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Tere Naam | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Tere Naam | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Tere Naam | Nominated |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Missamma | Nominated |
| 2005 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Naa Autograph | Won |
| 2008 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Sathyabhama | Won |
| 2008 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | Anasuya | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Middle Class Abbayi | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Middle Class Abbayi | Nominated |
| 2018 | SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Middle Class Abbayi | Won |
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | U Turn | Nominated |
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About Bhoomika Chawla
What was Bhumika Chawla's Bollywood debut film?
She made her Hindi cinema debut opposite Salman Khan in the 2003 romantic drama Tere Naam, where her portrayal of Nirjara became an instant classic.
Which major award did Bhumika Chawla win for Kushi?
She won the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performance as Madhumitha in Kushi (2001).
Who is Bhumika Chawla married to?
She is married to renowned yoga guru and author Bharat Thakur; the couple tied the knot in October 2007.
Which Telugu films established Bhumika Chawla as a leading star?
Blockbusters like Kushi, Okkadu, Simhadri, and the critically acclaimed female-led hit Missamma made her one of the top female stars in Tollywood.
What role did Bhumika Chawla play in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story?
She portrayed Jayanti Gupta, the supportive elder sister of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni (played by Sushant Singh Rajput).
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