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Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress and one of the newest talents of Bollywood who made her debut in 2015 in Yash Raj banners Dum Laga Ke Haisha opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. She doesnt have any filmy background and she used to work as a casting professional under Yash Raj Films casting director Shanoo Sharma and she used to cast for the role of the leading lady. For her debut in Dum Laga Ke Haisha, she had to gain 12 kgs and her role was critically acclaimed and the movie was commercially as well as critically very successful. She won the Best Female Debut award in the 61st Filmfare awards. After a brilliant debut, Bhumi Pednekar is now working for her upcoming movie Manmarziyan opposite Ayushmann Khurrana once again.Born on 18th July 1989 in Mumbai in a family with a non filmy background, Bhumis father is Maharashtrian and her mother belongs to Haryana. Bhumi completed her schooling from Arya Vidya Mandir in Juhu, Mumbai and then joined first Abhimanyu Ray and later Shanoo Sharma of Yash Raj Films as a casting director. Her job was to audition actors for supporting roles. She has casted over 800 people and has worked 15 to 16 Yash Raj Films and also has cued actors such as Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra, Sushant Singh Rajput and on most occasions shed end up reading the actors lines. Bhumi had a passion for acting from her childhood days and she considered Rani Mukherjee and Karishma Kapoor as her idol. Her love and passion for acting gave her a chance to work as a lead in the movie. She gave approximately 100 auditions for the role and one day she got a call from Shanoo stating that she has been selected for the role and she had to gain 12kg weight for her role. In the movie, she played the role of Sandhya Varma who is an educated but overweight woman and is not liked by his husband. The role of the husband is played by Ayushmann Khurrana. The story was set in Haridwar and Rishikesh and it is also the first movie to be entirely shot in the twin temple towns. The film received a huge response from the audience and the movie won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Bhumis role also received critical acclamation and she won the Best Female Debut Award in the 61st Filmfare Awards. She also won the best female debut in the 11th Star guilds award, 22nd screen awards, Zee Cine Awards of 2016, 2016 Stardust Awards and in the 17th IIFA Awards. After her debut, it is reported that she has signed a three film deal with Yash Raj films and immediately after the release of her movie, she started losing weight and had already lost reasonable weight for her upcoming movie. In the same year, she appeared in Y-Films mini web-series called Mans world. The four part series raised issues like gender inequality and it premiered on YouTube on 29th September 2015. Apart from Bhumi Pednekar, the series also featured actresses like Parineeti Chopra, Kalki Koechlinand Richa Chadda. Bhumi will be seen next in a movie called Manmarziyan. The movie is produced by Anand Rai and directed by Sameer Sharma. Bhumi is featured opposite Ayushmann Khurrana who was her co-star in her debut movie.

Bhumi Pednekar Hot Looks: Times When Bala Actress Set Internet On Fire With Her Bold And Sizzling Looks - Watch Video
Prashasti Sudhakar | July 18, 2022 12:08 PM IST
Bold looks of Bhumi Pednekar: Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar is celebrating her 33rd birthday
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Raksha Bandhan: Akshay Kumar Says, 'My Films Don't Just Show Problems, They Offer Solutions'
Anurag Singh Bohra | June 22, 2022 1:12 AM IST
Raksha Bandhan: Akshay Kumar recently stated that his films not just showcase social problems but
Raksha Bandhan: Akshay Kumar Says, 'My Films Don't Just Show Problems, They Offer Solutions'
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2022-06-21T14:12:18+00:00
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Raksha Bandhan Trailer: Akshay Kumar’s Family Drama Depicts ‘Be a Brother Not a Super Hero’, Watch
India.com Entertainment Desk | June 21, 2022 7:12 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan Trailer: Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan is a perfect family entertainer. The film
Raksha Bandhan Trailer: Akshay Kumar’s Family Drama Depicts ‘Be a Brother Not a Super Hero’, Watch
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Akshay Kumar vs Aamir Khan at Box Office With Raksha Bandhan-Laal Singh Chaddha Releasing on August 11 - Your Pick?
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Akshay vs Aamir : Weeks after Aamir Khan announced he'll be releasing Laal Singh Chaddha on August
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Bhumi Pednekar’s Diet And Workout Routine Revealed: Hitting the Gym 5 Days a Week to Eating 200 Grams of Vegetables| Details Inside
India.com Lifestyle Staff | May 4, 2022 4:13 PM IST
Bhumi Pednekar talks about her diet and fitness routine. The 32-year-old actor busts diet and
Bhumi Pednekar’s Diet And Workout Routine Revealed: Hitting the Gym 5 Days a Week to Eating 200 Grams of Ve
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2022-05-04T05:13:13+00:00
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Bhumi Pednekar Slays in Hot Bodycon Transparent Gown, Fans Say, 'Raising The Temperature Bhums'
India.com Entertainment Desk | May 1, 2022 1:56 PM IST
Actor Bhumi Pednekar recently shared her stunning pictures as she posed in a hot bodycon net cover
Bhumi Pednekar Slays in Hot Bodycon Transparent Gown, Fans Say, 'Raising The Temperature Bhums'
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2022-05-01T02:56:36+00:00
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Arjun Kapoor And Bhumi Pednekar Head to Manali For 'The Lady Killer,' Says, 'Embarking on This New Journey'
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 19, 2022 9:27 PM IST
Actor Arjun Kapoor is beyond thrilled for his Manali schedule with Bhumi Pednekar as he starts
Arjun Kapoor And Bhumi Pednekar Head to Manali For 'The Lady Killer,' Says, 'Embarking on This New Journey'
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2022-04-19T10:27:03+00:00
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Bhumi Pednekar Met Union Minister Smriti Irani, Fans Ask Her To Protest Against LPG Price Hike
India.com Entertainment Desk | March 29, 2022 8:50 PM IST
Bhumi Pednekar was all smiles as she met Union Minister for Women and Child Development and former
Bhumi Pednekar Met Union Minister Smriti Irani, Fans Ask Her To Protest Against LPG Price Hike
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2022-03-29T09:50:00+00:00
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Arjun Kapoor Begins Shooting For Suspense-Drama The Ladykiller
India.com Entertainment Desk | March 23, 2022 11:32 AM IST
Arjun Kapoor commences shooting for Bhumi Pednekar starrer 'The Ladykiller.' The actor shared a
Arjun Kapoor Begins Shooting For Suspense-Drama The Ladykiller
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2022-03-23T00:32:02+00:00
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Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar Approached Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar For Expensive Gifts
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 23, 2022 9:53 PM IST
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar Had Also Approached Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar For
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar Approached Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar For Expensive Gifts
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui And Bhumi Pednekar to Star in Anubhav Sinha And Sudhir Mishra's Afwaah
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 17, 2022 8:00 PM IST
Afwaah that literally translates to rumours evidently takes on the subject of rumour mongering and
Nawazuddin Siddiqui And Bhumi Pednekar to Star in Anubhav Sinha And Sudhir Mishra's Afwaah
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Katrina Kaif, Vaani Kapoor to Bhumi Pednekar— Bollywood Divas Setting up New Saree Trends
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Katrina Kaif, Vaani Kapoor to Bhumi Pednekar— Bollywood Divas Setting up New Saree Trends
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Badhaai Do Movie Review: This Film Has a Clear Heart But Confused Mind!
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 11, 2022 1:21 AM IST
Badhaai Do Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar and the rest of the star-cast keep the boat
Badhaai Do Movie Review: This Film Has a Clear Heart But Confused Mind!
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2022-02-10T14:21:45+00:00
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Rajkummar Rao Reveals How He Built a Muscular Physique Despite Being a Vegetarian
India.com Lifestyle Staff | February 10, 2022 3:14 PM IST
Rajkummar Rao revealed how he prepared his muscular body for the role of Shardul Thakur, a police
Rajkummar Rao Reveals How He Built a Muscular Physique Despite Being a Vegetarian
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Bhumi Pednekar Speaks on Playing a Lesbian Woman in Badhaai Do: 'That's Not My Sexual Preference...'
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 10, 2022 10:43 AM IST
Bhumi Pednekar says as an actor, she doesn't want to lose out on an opportunity to play this
Bhumi Pednekar Speaks on Playing a Lesbian Woman in Badhaai Do: 'That's Not My Sexual Preference...'
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2022-02-09T23:43:07+00:00
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Viral Video: Shooter Dadi Prakashi Tomar Grooves to Kacha Badam, Bhumi Pednekar Reacts | Watch
Trending Desk | February 8, 2022 12:15 PM IST
Despite her old age, she pulls off an energetic dance performance and rightly timed steps along
Viral Video: Shooter Dadi Prakashi Tomar Grooves to Kacha Badam, Bhumi Pednekar Reacts | Watch
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2022-02-08T01:15:33+00:00
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Rajkummar Rao- Bhumi Pednekar's Badhaai Do Garners Over 33 M Views in 24 Hours
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 26, 2022 7:05 PM IST
The trailer for Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar starrer 'Badhaai Do,' has received over 33 million
Rajkummar Rao- Bhumi Pednekar's Badhaai Do Garners Over 33 M Views in 24 Hours
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Badhaai Do Trailer: Rajkummar Rao-Bhumi Pednekar's Atrangi Marriage Goes Beyond Fun, Film Highlights Homosexuality
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 25, 2022 12:49 PM IST
Badhaai Do appears to be dealing with a unique relationship and telling their narrative through a
Badhaai Do Trailer: Rajkummar Rao-Bhumi Pednekar's Atrangi Marriage Goes Beyond Fun, Film Highlights Homosexu
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2022-01-25T01:49:02+00:00
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Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar Turn Dulha Dulhan For Badhaai Do First Look
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 24, 2022 4:40 PM IST
Badhaai Do will be the first time that Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar will be sharing the screen
Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar Turn Dulha Dulhan For Badhaai Do First Look
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This Is How Bhumi Pednekar Glams Herself Up, Follow Her Make-Up Tutorial; Watch Video
Satakshi Singh | January 13, 2022 8:00 PM IST
The Lust Stories actress Bhumi Pednekar is well-known for her glamourous looks and enchanting
This Is How Bhumi Pednekar Glams Herself Up, Follow Her Make-Up Tutorial; Watch Video
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