Bhumika Chawla
Actress

Bhumika Chawla

Indian Actress, Former Model

Quick Stats about Bhumika Chawla

  • Net Worth

    $2M

  • Age

    47 years

  • Height

    163 cm

  • From

    India

Bhumika Chawla, born as Rachna Chawla on 21 August 1978, is an Indian actress and a former model 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.

Quick Profile

Key highlights — personal details, origin and family.

  • Full Name

    Bhumika Chawla

  • Nickname

    Bhumika

  • Also Known As

    Bhoomika Chawla

  • Profession(s)

    Actress, Former Model

  • Industry

    Bollywood

  • Gender

    Female

  • Age (as of today)

    47 years

  • Exact Age (as of today)

    47 Years, 11 Months, 17 Days

  • Born on (Date of Birth)

    August 21, 1978 (Monday)

  • Birthplace

    New Delhi, India

  • Zodiac Sign

    Leo ♌️

  • Religion

    Hinduism

  • Languages Known

    English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

  • Hobbies & Interests

    Dancing

Interesting Facts About Bhumika Chawla

Lesser-known trivia and quick facts for fans.
  • 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 Interesting Facts

Early Life and Upbringing

Hometown, childhood, education, and early influences.

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.

Bhumika Chawla Early Life And Upbringing

  • Hometown

    New Delhi

  • Address

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Country

    India IN flag

  • Nationality

    Indian

  • Education Qualification

    Graduated from Delhi University

  • School

    High School

Family Background

Family background, relationship status, and past links.

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.

  • Marital Status

    Married

  • Significant Relationships

    Bharat Thakur

  • Affairs (rumored)

    Bharat Thakur

  • Spouse

    Bharat Thakur (m. 2007)

  • Children

    1

  • Mother

    Bali

  • Father

    Colonel A S

  • Siblings

    • Elder brother (serves in the Indian Army),
    • Elder sister
Bhumika Chawla Family And Relationships

Rise to Stardom: How Bhumika Chawla Became a Recognized Actor

Breakthrough moments, early breaks, and growth in popularity.

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 Rise To Stardom

Controversies Involving Bhumika Chawla

Verified incidents, clarifications, and public statements.
  • 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.
Bhumika Chawla Controversies

Net Worth of Bhumika Chawla: Income Sources & Assets

Estimated earnings, brand deals, and major assets (with sources where available). 
Bhumika Chawla Assets And Finances

  • Net Worth (approx. in 2026)

  • Business Ventures

    Urban Square Mall in Udaipur

  • Cars Collection

    BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz

Physical Appearance: Height, Weight, and Body Stats

Verified measurements, tattoos and body features.
Bhumika Chawla Physical Appearance

  • Age (as of today)

    47 (47 Years, 11 Months, 17 Days)

  • Body Type

    Slim

  • Height

  • Weight

  • Body Measurements

    35 - 29 - 34 inches

  • Bust / Chest

  • Waist

  • Hips

  • Eye Colour

    Dark Brown

  • Hair Colour

    Black

  • Hairstyle

    Medium Length, Wavy

  • Distinctive Features

    Cute Smile, Dimpled Cheeks

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Filmography timeline, key roles, nominations, and wins.

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
Bhumika Chawla Career, Awards, And Achievements

Top Movies of Bhumika Chawla — (Ranked)

Editor’s picks — must-watch performances and where to stream.

  • Debut Film

    Film: Yuvakudu (2000)

     

  • Known For

    • 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 Work

    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 Work

    Ranga Marthanda (2021) in Telugu, U Turn 2 (2022) in Tamil and Telugu

  • Box Office Success (Hits)

    Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), Simhadri (2003), Tere Naam (2003), Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), Anasuya (2007), Middle Class Abbayi (2017)

  • Critical Acclaim Work

    Missamma (2003), Tere Naam (2003), Family - Ties of Blood(2006), Bhramaram(2009), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story(2016)

  • Films/Songs List

    • Yuvakudu (2000)
    • Kushi (2001)
    • Okkadu (2003)
    • Tere Naam (2003)
    • Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
    • Middle Class Abbayi (MCA) (2017)
    • Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)

  • Awards & 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)

  • Brand Collaborations

    Pond’s, Joyalukkas, Mangaldeep, Nihar Shanti Amla Badam Hair Oil

  • Philanthropy

    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 (Hits)

    Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), Simhadri (2003), Tere Naam (2003), Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), Anasuya (2007), Middle Class Abbayi (2017)
  • 1.
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    NAME
    Kushi    YEAR
    2001    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Madhumati
  • 2.
    Placeholder Image
    NAME
    Okkadu    YEAR
    2003    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Swapna
  • 3.
    Placeholder Image
    NAME
    Missamma    YEAR
    2003    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Indu
  • 4.
    Placeholder Image
    NAME
    Tere Naam    YEAR
    2003    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Nirjara Bharadwaj
  • 5.
    Placeholder Image
    NAME
    M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story    YEAR
    2016    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Jayanti Gupta

Debut Film: Yuvakudu (2000)

The first major role that launched the journey.

Yuvakudu (2000) Image / Poster

Bhumika Chawla Debut Film

Yuvakudu (2000) Video

Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Kushi (2001)

Bhumika Chawla gained widespread recognition through the project Kushi (2001)

Kushi (2001) Image / Poster

Bhumika Chawla Successful Film

Kushi (2001) Video

Favorites: Likes and Dislikes

Favorite actors, films, food, travel picks, and off-screen interests.

  • Favorite Actor

    Amitabh Bachchan

  • Favorite Actress

    Madhuri Dixit

  • Favorite Film

    Tere Naam (2003)

  • Favorite Shows

    Chitrahaar], [Ramayan], and [Mahabharat].

  • Favorite Singer

    Lata Mangeshkar

  • Favorite Food

    Rajma chawal

  • Favorite Color

    Black

  • Favorite Pets

    Dog

  • Favorite Cars

    Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz E-Class

  • Favorite Sport

    Cricket

  • Favorite Game

    Cricket

Frequently Asked Questions

Fast answers to common questions about Bhumika Chawla. See full bio sections below or submit a correction if something’s inaccurate.

How old is Bhumika Chawla?

Bhumika Chawla is 47 years old (born August 21, 1978).

What is Bhumika Chawla's height?

Bhumika Chawla is 1.63 meters (5 feet 4 inches) tall.

What is Bhumika Chawla's net worth in 2026?

Bhumika Chawla's net worth is estimated at $2 Million USD (₹17 Crore INR approx.) in 2026.

Who is Bhumika Chawla's husband?

Bhumika Chawla is married to Bharat Thakur (m. 2007).

Does Bhumika Chawla have children?

Yes, Bhumika Chawla has 1 children.

What is Bhumika Chawla's zodiac sign?

Bhumika Chawla's zodiac sign is Leo (born August 21).

Where does Bhumika Chawla live?

Bhumika Chawla lives at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

What was Bhumika Chawla's first movie or album?

Bhumika Chawla's debut was Film: Yuvakudu (2000)  .

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Last updated at: July 31, 2026

Updated by: Jitendra Singh

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This profile was researched by Jitendra Singh using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.

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