Bhumika Chawla, born as Rachna Chawla on 21 August 1978, is an Indian actress and a former model The Bollywood Actress known for her work predominantly in Indian films.
She has worked in various languages like Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. In this blog post, we will explore her life, career, and some interesting facts about her.
Early Life and Upbringing
Bhumika was born in a Punjabi family in New Delhi, India. She completed her schooling there. Her father is a retired Army officer. Bhumika has two siblings, an elder brother and sister.
She moved to Mumbai in 1997 and started her career with Ad films and Hindi music video albums.
Personal Life – Age, Zodiac Sign
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bhumika Chawla |
| Nickname | Gudiya |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) | Rachna Chawla, Bhoomika Chawla |
| Date of Birth | 21 August 1978 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 44 Years |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education Qualification | Graduated from Delhi University |
| Hobbies and Interests | Dancing, Writing Poems, Reading Books |
| Languages Known | Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Bhumika Chawla |
| IMDb Profile link | Bhoomika Chawla |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance – Height, Weight, Body Measurements
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Slim |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 34-26-36 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5’ 3″ or 161 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 55 kg or 121 lbs |
| Chest | 34 inches |
| Waist | 26 inches |
| Biceps | Not Available |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Hairstyle | Medium Length, Wavy |
| Distinctive Features | Cute Smile, Dimpled Cheeks |
| Tattoos | None |
Family and Relationships – Boyfriend/Husband, Affairs
Bhumika is married to Bharat Thakur, a yoga teacher and founder of Artistic Yoga. They got married on 21 October 2007 in Guru Nanak Dev Gurudwara at Deolali Camp, Nashik, Mumbai. They have a son named Yash Thakur.
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse – Husband | Bharat Thakur (yoga teacher and founder of Artistic Yoga) |
| Father | Col. Ajitsingh Chawla (served in the Indian Army) |
| Mother | Bali Chawla |
| Children | Son – Yash Thakur |
| Siblings | Elder brother (serves in the Indian Army), Elder sister |
| Affairs – Boyfriend(s) | Bharat Thakur |
| Significant Relationships | Bharat Thakur |
Rise to Stardom
Bhumika started off her film career in the Telugu film industry, starring in the feature film Yuvakudu (2000) alongside actor Sumanth. Her second release, Kushi (2001), in which she starred opposite Pawan Kalyan was a box office success, winning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
She then acted in several films in Telugu, including Okkadu (2003) opposite Mahesh Babu and Simhadri (2003) opposite Jr. NTR, which became two of the year’s highest grossers in Telugu.
Bhumika Chawla – Debut Film – Yuvakudu (2000)
Bhumika Chawla – Successful Film – Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Bhumika has won several awards for her performances. Some of her notable awards include:
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress-Telugu for Kushi in 2001
- Nandi Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Missamma in 2003
- Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for the Hindi film Tere Naam in 2003
- Santosham Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Anasuya in 2007
- Nandi Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Sathyabhama in 2007
- Zee Telugu Apsara Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Middle Class Abbayi in 2017
- SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) for the Telugu film Middle Class Abbayi in 2018
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor, Poet |
| Debut Film | Yuvakudu (2000) in Telugu |
| Notable Roles | Sindhu in Yuvakudu (2000), Janaki in Badri (2001), Nirjara in Tere Naam (2003), Sathyabhama in Sathyabhama (2007), Anasuya in Anasuya (2007), Jaya in Bhramaram (2009), Chitra in Middle Class Abbayi (2017) |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Seeti Maar (2021) in Telugu, Radhe Shyam (2021) in Telugu and Hindi, K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2021) in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam |
| Upcoming Films | Ranga Marthanda (2021) in Telugu, U Turn 2 (2022) in Tamil and Telugu |
| Popular Television Series | Hip Hip Hurray (1998-2001) in Hindi, Star Bestsellers – Fursat Mein (1999-2000) in Hindi, Bhram (2019) in Hindi |
| Awards and Achievements | Filmfare Award for Best Actress-Telugu for Kushi (2001), Nandi Award for Best Actress for Missamma (2003), Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for Tere Naam (2003), Santosham Film Award for Best Actress for Anasuya (2007), Nandi Special Jury Award for Sathyabhama (2007), Zee Telugu Apsara Award for Best Supporting Actress for Middle Class Abbayi (2017), SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress-Telugu for Middle Class Abbayi (2018) |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Pond’s, Joyalukkas, Mangaldeep, Nihar Shanti Amla Badam Hair Oil |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | Associated with ‘Think Peace’ organization |
| Professional Associations | Member of Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) |
| Training and Education | Graduated from Delhi University |
| Production Company | Purple Feather Films |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), Simhadri (2003), Tere Naam (2003), Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), Anasuya (2007), Middle Class Abbayi (2017) |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Missamma (2003), Tere Naam (2003), Family – Ties of Blood(2006), Bhramaram(2009), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story(2016) |
Assets and Finances – Net Worth
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 16 crore or $2 million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Per Movie: Rs. A (as of 2023)<br>Per Movie: $ B (as of 2023) |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs 15-25 lakh |
| Sponsorship Deals | Not available |
| Business Ventures | Urban Square Mall in Udaipur |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | N/A |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | N/A |
| Cars Collection | BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz |
Favourite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Favorite Film | Tere Naam (2003) |
| Favorite Music Bands | Bhumika Chawla |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Books | N/A |
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Food | Rajma Chawal |
| Things s/he like | Dancing, Writing Poems, Reading Books |
| Things s/he dislike | Not Available |
Top 5 Best Films – Bhumika Chawla
| Film Name | Year of Release | Character Played |
|---|---|---|
| Kushi | 2001 | Madhumati |
| Okkadu | 2003 | Swapna |
| Missamma | 2003 | Indu |
| Tere Naam | 2003 | Nirjara Bharadwaj |
| M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | 2016 | Jayanti Gupta |
Controversies – Bhumika Chawla
- A video named Bhumika Chawla MMS went viral on social media in 2011. However, when Bhumika’s friends were asked about the video, they said that the video was fake.
- Bhumika’s comment that she was “not influenced” by co-actor Salman Khan garnered a lot of attention and the actor isn’t too happy about it. She believes it was “blown out of proportion” and was presented in a very negative light.
- Bhumika Chawla spoke about the despicable coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and said that she was disappointed by several theories be it about Bollywood or nepotism or drugs.
- Bhumika Chawla was the latest celeb to have slammed the show for not inviting her while the rest of the cast was there.
- Bhumika was not invited to a show while the rest of the cast was there, which led to some controversy.
Interesting Facts – Bhumika Chawla
- Bhumika Chawla is a professional poet who wrote more than 100 poems.
- After a long break of 9 years, she made a comeback in Bollywood with the film “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story” in the role of the elder sister of Sushant Singh Rajput.
- Her hobby is dancing.
- She is being nicknamed “Gudiya”.
- She became the first runner-up in the 1994 beauty contest May Queen Ball.
- Her first photoshoot was in 1998 with the Indian celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani.
Bhumika Chawla’s journey from a girl born in New Delhi to a successful Bollywood actress is truly inspiring. Her talent, hard work, and dedication have made her a well-known name in the Indian film industry.
Despite facing several controversies, she has always maintained her dignity and continued to deliver outstanding performances. Her story is a testament to the fact that with perseverance and passion, one can achieve great heights in their career.
