Bhumika Chawla is an Indian actress and poet, who has acted in various Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films. She gained immense popularity for playing the role of Nirjara Bharadwaj in the Hindi film ‘Tere Naam’ (2003).
Wiki/Biography
Bhumika Chawla was born as Rachna Chawla on Monday, 21 August 1978 (age 44 years; as of 2022) in New Delhi, India. Her zodiac sign is Leo.
A childhood picture of Bhumika Chawla with her mother
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
She belongs to a Punjabi family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Col. Ajitsingh Chawla, served in the Indian Army. Her mother’s name is Bali Chawla. Her elder brother serves in the Indian Army. She has an elder sister.
Bhumika Chawla’s parents
Bhumika Chawla’s brother
Bhumika Chawla with her sister
Husband & Children
In 2004, she met Bharat Thakur, an Indian yoga teacher and founder of Artistic Yoga. After dating for almost three years, the couple got married on 21 October 2007 at Guru Nanak Dev Gurudwara at Devlali Camp, Nashik, Mumbai.
Bhumika Chawla’s wedding picture
Bhumika Chawla with her husband
After almost seven years of her marriage, the couple had a son named Yash Thakur.
Bhumika Chawla with her son
Autograph
Bhumika Chawla’s autograph
Career
Model
She started her career as a model and appeared in TV commercials for various brands like Pond’s, Joyalukkas, Mangaldeep, and Nihar Shanti Amla Badam Hair Oil.
Bhumika Chawla in Pond’s ad
In 2011, she featured in the Hindi music video ‘Maahiya’ by Adnan Sami.
Maahiya song
Actor
Television
In 1998, she played the role of Meera in the Hindi TV serial ‘Hip Hip Hurray,’ which aired on Zee TV.
Bhumika Chawla in Hip Hip Hurray
In 1999, she appeared in the Star Plus TV series ‘Star Best Sellers – Fursat Mein.’
Bhumika Chawla in Star Best Sellers – Fursat Mein
Film
Telugu
In 2000, she made her Telugu film debut with ‘Yuvakudu’ in which she played the role of Sindhu.
Yuvakudu
She has appeared in many Telugu films like ‘Kushi’ (2001), ‘Missamma’ (2003), ‘Naa Autograph’ (2004), ‘Collector Gari Bharya’ (2010), ‘Seetimaarr’ (2021), and ‘Sita Ramam’ (2022).
Missamma
Tamil
She made her Tamil film debut with the 2001 film ‘Badri’ as Janaki.
Badri
Some of her other Tamil films are ‘Roja Kootam’ (2002), ‘Sillunu Oru Kaadhal’ (2006), ‘Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal’ (2017), ‘Kolaiyuthir Kaalam’ (2019), and ‘Kannai Nambathey’ (2023).
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Hindi
In 2003, she came into the limelight with her debut Hindi film ‘Tere Naam’ in which she played the role of Nirjara Bharadwaj.
Tere Naam
She then acted in a few other Hindi films like ‘Run’ (2004), ‘Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa’ (2004), ‘Gandhi, My Father’ (2007), ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’ (2016), and ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ (2023).
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Bhojpuri
In 2007, she did a Bhojpuri film ‘Gangotri’ in which she played the titular role.
Gangotri
Punjabi
Bhumika made her Punjabi film debut with the 2008 film ‘Yaariyan’ as Simran.
Yaariyan
Malayalam
In 2009, she made her Malayalam film debut with ‘Bhramaram’ as Jaya.
Bhramaram
She has appeared in another Malayalam film ‘Buddy’ (2013).
Buddy
Kannada
In the 2012 Kannada film ‘Godfather,’ she made a special appearance in the film.
Godfather
In 2015, she acted in another Kannada film ‘Luv U Alia.’
Luv U Alia
Web Series
In 2019, Bhumika made her Hindi web series debut with the Zee5 series ‘Bhram’ as Ankita Paul.
Bhumika Chawla in Bhram
Producer
In 2010, she worked as a producer in the Telugu film ‘Thakita Thakita.’
Poet
Bhumika Chawla is a poet too. She has penned a poetry book which consists of 60 poems based on her life’s incidents.
Controversy
MMS Scandal
In 2011, a video went viral on the internet with the name Bhumika Chawla MMS. However, when her friends were asked about the video, they said that the video was fake.
Awards
- 2001: Filmfare Award for Best Actress-Telugu for Kushi
- 2003: Nandi Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Missamma
- 2003: Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for the Hindi film Tere Naam
Bhumika Chawla receiving Zee Cine Best Debut Female Award
- 2007: Santosham Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Anasuya
- 2007: Nandi Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Sathyabhama
- 2017: Zee Telugu Apsara Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Middle Class Abbayi
Bhumika Chawla with her Zee Apsara Award
- 2018: SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) for the Telugu film Middle Class Abbayi
Bhumika Chawla with her SIIMA award
Facts/Trivia
- Her family and friends lovingly call her Gudiya.
- While she was in school, she participated in various stage plays and dance competitions.
Bhumika Chawla while she was in class 10
- In 1994, she participated in the beauty contest May Queen Ball. She became the first runner-up in the contest.
Bhumika Chawla in May Queen Ball
- In 1998, she did her first photoshoot with the famous Indian celebrity photographer Daboo Ratnani.
Bhumika Chawla in Daboo Ratnani’s photoshoot in 1998
- In her leisure time, she loves to write poetries, do adventure sports, and paint.
A painting made by Bhumika Chawla
- To maintain her fitness, she regularly practices yoga.
- She is often spotted drinking wine at parties and events.
Bhumika Chawla holding a glass of wine
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
