Actor
Bhumi Pednekar
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
2015 – Present
Bhumi Pednekar Biography
Bhumi Pednekar’s full Information
- Full Name: Bhumi Pednekar
- Profession: Actress
- Industry: Bollywood (Hindi Film Industry)
- Date of Birth: 18 July 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Family Background
- Father: Late Satish Pednekar (Former Maharashtra Home and Labour Minister)
- Mother: Sumitra Pednekar
- Sister: Sameeksha Pednekar (Lawyer)
Education
- School: Arya Vidya Mandir School, Juhu, Mumbai
- Acting Training: Trained at Yash Raj Films acting workshop
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Debut film, won Filmfare Best Female Debut |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Major commercial success |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Critical and commercial appreciation |
| 2018 | Lust Stories | OTT anthology recognition |
| 2019 | Saand Ki Aankh | Strong performance as oldest sharpshooter |
| 2019 | Bala | Box office hit |
| 2020 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Women-centric bold role |
| 2020 | Durgamati | Lead role in thriller film |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | Critically acclaimed LGBTQ-themed film |
| 2023 | Bheed | Social issue-based performance |
| 2023 | Thank You for Coming | Female-led commercial film |
| 2024 | Bhakshak | Intense investigative role |
| 2025 | The Royals (TV) | Major digital series role |
| 2026 | Daldal (TV) | Lead role as DCP Rita Ferreira |
Recent Activity
- Transitioning back to work after a brief acting hiatus
- Starring in upcoming Amazon Prime Video crime thriller series Daldal as a cop (DCP Rita Ferreira)
- Acting in romantic comedy Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum opposite Imran Khan
- Launched a premium water brand named Backbay
- Actively advocating for environmental and climate change causes
- Continues to support sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives
Awards List
| Year | Award Organisation | Category | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2015 | Jagran Film Festival | Best Actress | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | Screen Awards | Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Female Debut | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role – Female | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | Times of India Film Awards | Best Debut Female | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2016 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Highest Grossing Debut Female | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2017 | IIFA Awards | Best Actress | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female (Viewer’s Choice) | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female (Jury’s Choice) | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated |
| 2017 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actress | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Won |
| 2017 | News 18 Reel Awards | Best Actress | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Glamour And Style Awards | Emerging Face of Fashion | — | Won |
| 2018 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Stylish Rising Star Female | — | Won |
| 2019 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Jodi Kamaal Ki (with Taapsee Pannu) | Saand Ki Aankh | Won |
| 2020 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Saand Ki Aankh | Won |
| 2020 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Sonchiriya | Nominated |
| 2020 | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Saand Ki Aankh | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bala | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female (Jury’s Choice) | Saand Ki Aankh | Nominated |
| 2020 | Lion Gold Awards | Versatile Lead Actress | — | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Nominated |
| 2022 | GQ Men of The Year Awards | Creative Force | — | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Badhaai Do | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Badhaai Do | Nominated |
| 2023 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Disruptor of the Year | — | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress | Bheed | Nominated |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Stylish Pathbreaker – Female | — | Won |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Social Warrior | — | Won |
| 2023 | Grazia Millennial Awards | Star on the Rise | — | Won |
| 2023 | Elle Beauty Awards | Gamechanger of the Year | — | Won |
| 2023 | Elle Beauty Awards | Champion of the Year | — | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Thank You for Coming | Nominated |
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Web Original Film – Female | Bhakshak | Nominated |
About Bhumi Pednekar
She made her acting debut in 2015 with Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
She is known for women-centric and socially impactful roles.
Yes, she has won multiple Filmfare Awards including Best Female Debut.
Yes, she has appeared in OTT films and series like Lust Stories and Bhakshak.
She actively supports environmental and climate change awareness campaigns.