Bhumi Pednekar
Indian ActressBorn as Bhumi Pednekar, she is often affectionately referred
to by her fans and the media as "the face of the small-town girl," a
title she earned for her realistic portrayals of resilient women. After
spending six years as an assistant casting director at one of India's biggest
film studios, she made a historic transition to acting, famously gaining nearly
30 kg for her debut role and becoming a powerful voice for environmentalism and
body positivity.
- Full Name: Bhumi Satish Pednekar
- Nicknames: Bhumi, Dumpli
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hindu
Physical Stats
- Height: 5' 4" (163 cm)
- Weight: 60 kg (Variable for roles)
- Figure: 34-28-36
- Eyes: Dark Brown
- Hair: Black
Career (Debut)
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
After
working behind the scenes for years, she made a spectacular debut as Sandhya,
an overweight bride, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She
quickly established herself as a versatile performer with "socially
conscious" hits like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh
Mangal Saavdhan. Her dedication to transformation was further seen
in Saand Ki Aankh and Badhaai Do, the latter of
which won her a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
Family
Parents
- Mom: Sumitra Pednekar (Anti-tobacco Activist)
- Dad: Late Satish Pednekar (Former Home and Labour Minister of Maharashtra)
Sibling
- Sister: Samiksha Pednekar (Lawyer)