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{{short description|Indian actress | {{short description|Indian actress (born 1978)}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Bhumika Chawla | | name = Bhumika Chawla | ||
| image = Bhumika Chawla at | | image =Bhumika Chawla at the red carpet of 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Chawla in 2024 | ||
| birth_name = Rachna Chawla | | birth_name = Rachna Chawla | ||
| birth_date = {{ | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1978|08|21}} | ||
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], | | birth_place = [[New Delhi]], India | ||
| occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|Bharath Thakur|2007}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Bharath Thakur|2007}} | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1 | ||
| years_active = 2000–present | | years_active = 2000–present | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Bhumika Chawla''' (born '''Rachna Chawla'''; 21 August 1978 | '''Bhumika Chawla''' (born '''Rachna Chawla'''; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in [[Telugu cinema]], along with a few [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 January 2008 |title=Nandi awards 2007 announced – Telugu cinema news |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2007.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531021540/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2007.html |archive-date=31 May 2015 |access-date=16 April 2012 |publisher=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> She made her acting debut with the film ''[[Yuvakudu]]'' (2000) and subsequently became one of the leading female stars of Telugu cinema during the early 2000s.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tanmayi |first=Bhawana |date=15 September 2018 |title='Missamma' enjoys her second innings |url=https://telanganatoday.com/missamma-enjoys-her-second-innings |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617085239/https://telanganatoday.com/missamma-enjoys-her-second-innings |archive-date=17 June 2020 |access-date=14 March 2020 |newspaper=[[Telangana Today]]}}</ref> Her notable films include [[Kushi (2001 film)|''Kushi'']] (2001), ''[[Okkadu]]'' (2003), [[Simhadri (2003 film)|''Simhadri'']] (2003), ''[[Tere Naam]]'' (2003), ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' (2005), ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' (2006), [[Badri (2001 film)|''Badri'']] (2001), and ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' (2017).<ref name="Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards">{{cite news |date=6 April 2002 |title=Filmfare Awards South Winbes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nuvvu-Nenu-wins-4-Filmfare-awards/articleshow/6011249.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921025343/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-04-06/hyderabad/27122602_1_filmfare-film-award-actor-award |archive-date=21 September 2012 |access-date=20 October 2009 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2018 |title=SIIMA 2018 Winners List For Telugu Movies |url=https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/09/16/siima-awards-2018-prabhas-rana-kajal-aggarwal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013193738/https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/09/16/siima-awards-2018-prabhas-rana-kajal-aggarwal |archive-date=13 October 2020 |access-date=13 October 2020 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=What Bhumika Chawla's Been Doing In The 20 Years Between Tere Naam And Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/remember-tere-naam-s-bhumika-chawla-here-s-what-she-s-been-up-to-3939081 |work=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Her notable | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Chawla was born | Chawla was born on 21 August 1978 to a [[Punjabi Hindus|Punjabi Hindu]] family in [[New Delhi]], India and completed her schooling there.<ref name=Chawla2015>{{cite web |title=About Me |url=http://bhumikachawla.co.in/AboutfBhumika |year=2015 |website=Bhumika Chawla |access-date=26 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150325205212/http://bhumikachawla.co.in/AboutfBhumika |archive-date=25 March 2015}}</ref> Her father is a retired Army officer.<ref name=Chawla2015/> Bhumika has two siblings, an elder brother and an elder sister.{{cn|date=February 2026}} | ||
She moved to [[Mumbai]] in 1997 and started her career with Ad films and Hindi music video albums. She appeared in the [[Zee TV]] series ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (TV series)|Hip Hip Hurray]] and Star Best Sellers | She moved to [[Mumbai]] in 1997 and started her career with [[Television advertisement|Ad films]] and Hindi [[music video]] albums. She appeared in the [[Zee TV]] series ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (TV series)|Hip Hip Hurray]]'' and ''Star Best Sellers – Fursat Mein''. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Chawla | Chawla's career began in 1998 with her first music video, "Yuhi Kabhi Mila Karo" performed by [[Zubeen Garg]], which was her first on-screen appearance. She made her debut in the [[Telugu cinema|Telugu film industry]], starring in the feature film ''[[Yuvakudu]]'' (2000) alongside actor [[Sumanth]]. Her second release, ''[[Kushi (2001 film)|Kushi]]'' (2001), in which she starred opposite [[Pawan Kalyan]] was a box office success, winning her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] following which she acted in several films in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], including ''[[Okkadu]]'' (2003)<ref name="hindu.srihari.2003">{{Cite news |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-okkadu.html |title=Movie review – Okkadu |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |last1=Srihari |first1=Gudipoodi |via=Idlebrain |access-date=23 March 2023 |archive-date=3 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203225324/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-okkadu.html |url-status=live}}</ref> opposite [[Mahesh Babu]] and ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite news |title=Telugu mid-year report |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/24/stories/2003072400060202.htm |date=24 July 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110506212549/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/24/stories/2003072400060202.htm |archive-date=6 May 2011 |url-status=dead |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=3 April 2022}}</ref> Meanwhile, she made her debut in the [[Tamil film industry]] as well, starring in the film ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' (2001) opposite actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], which was followed by her second Tamil film ''[[Roja Kootam]]'' (2002). | ||
After a number of critically and commercially successful films in the South, Chawla starred in her first [[Bollywood]] film, ''[[Tere Naam]]'' (2003), alongside [[Salman Khan]]. The film was one of the year's highest grossers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top India Total Nett Gross 2003 | After a number of critically and commercially successful films in the South, Chawla starred in her first [[Bollywood]] film, ''[[Tere Naam]]'' (2003), alongside [[Salman Khan]]. The film was one of the year's highest grossers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top India Total Nett Gross 2003 – - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/years.php?year=2003&pageId=4 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=11 May 2020 |archive-date=17 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717214613/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/years.php?year=2003&pageId=4 |url-status=live}}</ref> and won the Best Debut trophy at the [[Zee Cine Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="FF">{{cite news |url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/477404.cms?&fright=1&right=1 |title=Nominees for the 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 |date=March 2008 |work=The Times of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712081107/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/477404.cms?&fright=1&right=1 |archive-date=12 July 2012}}</ref> | ||
Subsequently, she starred in a number of Hindi films including ''[[Run (2004 film)|Run]]'' (2004) | Subsequently, she starred in a number of Hindi films including ''[[Run (2004 film)|Run]]'' (2004), ''[[Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa]]'' (2004), ''[[Silsiilay]]'' (2005) and ''[[Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...]]'' (2005). She returned to Telugu, acting in the films ''[[Naa Autograph]]'' (2004) and ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' (2005). | ||
In 2006, Chawla appeared in the Tamil film ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'', alongside real-life couple [[Surya Sivakumar|Surya]] and [[Jyothika]] which became a big hit worldwide | In 2006, Chawla appeared in the Tamil film ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'', alongside real-life couple [[Surya Sivakumar|Surya]] and [[Jyothika]] which became a big hit worldwide. The same year she appeared in the Hindi film ''[[Family - Ties of Blood]]'' and the Telugu film ''[[Mayabazar (2006 film)|Mayabazar]]''. Following this, she acted in the Hindi film ''[[Gandhi, My Father]]'' as Gulab Gandhi and played the title roles in the Telugu films ''[[Satyabhama (2007 film)|Satyabhama]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/bhumikachawla.html |title=Interview with Bhumika Chawla |publisher=idlebrain.com |access-date=6 August 2009 |archive-date=4 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100104234748/http://idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/bhumikachawla.html |url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Anasuya (2007 film)|Anasuya]]'', a [[crime thriller]]. | ||
In 2008, she made her debut in the [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi film industry]], starring in ''[[Yaariyan (2008 film)|Yaariyan]]'', opposite [[Gurdas Maan]], following which she debuted in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] as well, starring in ''[[Bhramaram]]'' alongside [[Mohanlal]]. | In 2008, she made her debut in the [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi film industry]], starring in ''[[Yaariyan (2008 film)|Yaariyan]]'', opposite [[Gurdas Maan]], following which she debuted in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] as well, starring in ''[[Bhramaram]]'' alongside [[Mohanlal]]. Later she was seen in ''[[Yagam (2010 film)|Yagam]]'' and [[Thangar Bachan]]'s ''[[Kalavadiya Pozhudugal]]''. She also appeared in the 2016 movie ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]''. She portrayed the character of MS Dhoni's sister in the movie.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Everybody Deserves to Know Dhoni's Inspiring Story: Bhumika Chawla |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/everybody-deserves-to-know-dhonis-inspiring-story-bhumika-chawla-1296814.html |date=29 September 2016 |website=News18 |access-date=11 May 2020 |archive-date=23 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123201903/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/everybody-deserves-to-know-dhonis-inspiring-story-bhumika-chawla-1296814.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Chawla acted in the sports action movie ''[[Seetimaarr]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 January 2021 |first=Shivam |last=Parashar |title=Gopichand and Tamannaah starrer Seetimaarr to release on April 2 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/gopichand-and-tamannaah-starrer-seetimaarr-to-release-on-april-2-1763543-2021-01-28 |access-date=4 February 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=8 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308064508/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/gopichand-and-tamannaah-starrer-seetimaarr-to-release-on-april-2-1763543-2021-01-28 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, she starred in the comedy-drama ''[[Brother (2024 film)|Brother]]'', directed by [[M. Rajesh]]. The film was released in theaters on October 31, 2024, and later premiered on the [[ZEE5]] OTT platform on November 29, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2024-11-27 |title=Jayam Ravi starrer Brother gets OTT release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/27/jayam-ravi-starrer-brother-gets-ott-release-date |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2022 |title=JR30: M Rajesh's project starring Jayam Ravi, Priyanka Mohan officially launched; details inside |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/jr30-m-rajeshs-project-starring-jayam-ravi-priyanka-mohan-officially-launched-details-inside/40fecd74af141 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810214152/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jr30-m-rajeshs-project-starring-jayam-ravi-priyanka-mohan-officially-launched-details-inside/40fecd74af141 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=15 May 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Chawla | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Chawla married her long-time boyfriend and [[yoga]] teacher Bharat Thakur on 21 October 2007 at [[Devlali]], [[Nashik]] in a Gurdwara.<ref name="BT">{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=17566 |title=Bhumika Chawla weds yoga guru Bharat |access-date=21 October 2007 |publisher= | Chawla married her long-time boyfriend and [[yoga]] teacher, Bharat Thakur, on 21 October 2007 at [[Devlali]], [[Nashik]] in a Gurdwara.<ref name="BT">{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=17566 |title=Bhumika Chawla weds yoga guru Bharat |access-date=21 October 2007 |publisher=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090124212050/http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=17566 |archive-date=24 January 2009}}</ref> The couple have a son.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugu.cinemalead.com/news-id-bhumika-chawla-laddu-babu-28-02-143014.htm |title=Bhumika delivered a baby boy – Bhumika Chawla- Laddu Babu- Allari Naresh- Ravi Babu- Misama- Khushi – Cinemalead.com – |access-date=3 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303071716/http://www.telugu.cinemalead.com/news-id-bhumika-chawla-laddu-babu-28-02-143014.htm |archive-date=3 March 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/2014/02/28/Actress-Bhumika-Chawla-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/news/3396 |title=Actress Bhumika Chawla blessed with a baby boy |author=iQlik Movies |work=iQlikmovies |access-date=3 March 2014 |archive-date=22 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422224536/https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2014/02/28/Actress-Bhumika-Chawla-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/3396 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
{{Pending films key}} | {{Pending films key}} | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
|+ List of Bhumika Chawla film credits | |||
|- | |- | ||
! Year ! | ! scope="col" | Year | ||
! scope="col" | Title | |||
! scope="col" | Role | |||
! scope="col" | Language | |||
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 2000 ||''[[Yuvakudu]]'' || Sindhu || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || | | 2000 ||''[[Yuvakudu]]'' || Sindhu || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2001 || ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' || Janaki | | rowspan="3" | 2001 || ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' || Janaki || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Kushi (2001 film)|Kushi]]'' || Madhumitha / | | ''[[Kushi (2001 film)|Kushi]]'' || Madhumitha / Bujji || rowspan="2" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Snehamante Idera]]'' || | | ''[[Snehamante Idera]]'' || Yuvarani Padmini || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2002 || ''[[Roja Kootam]]'' || Mano || Tamil || | | rowspan="2" | 2002 || ''[[Roja Kootam]]'' || Mano || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Vasu (film)|Vasu]]'' || Divya || Telugu || | | ''[[Vasu (film)|Vasu]]'' || Divya || rowspan="4" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="5" | 2003 || ''[[Okkadu]]'' || Swapna Reddy || | | rowspan="5" | 2003 || ''[[Okkadu]]'' || Swapna Reddy ||<ref name="hindu.srihari.2003"/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Missamma (2003 film)|Missamma]]'' || Meghana | | ''[[Missamma (2003 film)|Missamma]]'' || Meghana || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' || Indu | | ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' || Indu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Tere Naam]]'' || Nirjara Bharadwaj || [[Hindi]] || | | ''[[Tere Naam]]'' || Nirjara Bharadwaj || [[Hindi]] || | ||
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| ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' || Surya's lover || Telugu || Special appearance | | ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' || Surya's lover || Telugu || Special appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="4" | 2004 || ''[[Run (2004 film)|Run]]'' || | | rowspan="4" | 2004 || ''[[Run (2004 film)|Run]]'' || Jahnvi Choudhry || Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' || Nandu || Telugu || | | ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' || Nandu || rowspan="2" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Naa Autograph]]'' || Divya | | ''[[Naa Autograph]]'' || Divya || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa]]'' || Dhani || Hindi || | | ''[[Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa]]'' || Dhani || rowspan="3" | Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2005 || ''[[Silsiilay]]'' || Zia Rao | | rowspan="3" | 2005 || ''[[Silsiilay]]'' || Zia Rao || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...]]'' || Dr. Gayarti Pandey | | ''[[Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...]]'' || Dr. Gayarti Pandey || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' || Neelima || Telugu || | | ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' || Neelima || Telugu || | ||
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| rowspan="3" | 2006 || ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' || Ishwarya || Tamil || | | rowspan="3" | 2006 || ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' || Ishwarya || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family]]'' || Dr. Kavita || Hindi || | | ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family]]'' || Dr. Kavita Bhatia || Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Mayabazar (2006 film)|Mayabazaar]]'' || Anupama || Telugu || | | ''[[Mayabazar (2006 film)|Mayabazaar]]'' || Anupama || Telugu || | ||
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| rowspan="4" | 2007 || ''[[Gandhi, My Father]]'' || Gulab Gandhi || Hindi || | | rowspan="4" | 2007 || ''[[Gandhi, My Father]]'' || Gulab Gandhi || Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''[[Satyabhama (2007 film)|Satyabhama]]'' || Satyabhama || Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''[[Gangotri (2007 film)|Gangotri]]'' || Gangotri || [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Anasuya (film)|Anasuya]]'' || Anasuya || Telugu || | | ''[[Anasuya (film)|Anasuya]]'' || Anasuya || rowspan="3" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2008 || ''[[Swagatam]]'' || Vidhya KK | | rowspan="3" | 2008 || ''[[Swagatam]]'' || Vidhya KK || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Mallepuvvu]]'' || Malleshwari "Malli" Kanneganti | | ''[[Mallepuvvu]]'' || Malleshwari "Malli" Kanneganti || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Yaariyan (2008 film)|Yaariyan]]'' || Simran || [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] || | | ''[[Yaariyan (2008 film)|Yaariyan]]'' || Simran || [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] || | ||
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| rowspan="3" | 2009 || ''[[Bhramaram]]'' || Jaya || [[Malayalam]] || | | rowspan="3" | 2009 || ''[[Bhramaram]]'' || Jaya || [[Malayalam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Naa Style Veru'' || Parvati || Telugu || | | ''[[Naa Style Veru]]'' || Parvati || rowspan="5" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Amaravathi (2009 film)|Amaravathi]]'' || Amaravathi | | ''[[Amaravathi (2009 film)|Amaravathi]]'' || Amaravathi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Yagam (2010 film)|Yagam]]'' || Nandini | | rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Yagam (2010 film)|Yagam]]'' || Nandini || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Thakita Thakita]]'' || Vishali || | | ''[[Thakita Thakita]]'' || Vishali || Also producer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Collector Gari Bharya]]'' || Indira Gautam | | ''[[Collector Gari Bharya]]'' || Indira Gautam || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2012 || ''[[Godfather (2012 film)|Godfather]]'' || Herself || [[Kannada]] || Special appearance in the song "Aalapane Mellane" | | 2012 || ''[[Godfather (2012 film)|Godfather]]'' || Herself || [[Kannada]] || Special appearance in the song "Aalapane Mellane" | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''[[Buddy (2013 film)|Buddy]]'' || Padma || Malayalam || | | rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''[[Buddy (2013 film)|Buddy]]'' || Padma || Malayalam || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Chithirayil Nilachoru]]'' || Mentally challenged person | | ''[[Chithirayil Nilachoru]]'' || Mentally challenged person || Tamil || Special appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Laddu Babu]]'' || Madhuri || Telugu || | | rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Laddu Babu]]'' || Madhuri || rowspan="2" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''April Fool'' || Swapna | | ''[[April Fool (2014 film)|April Fool]]'' || Swapna || Cameo<ref>{{cite news |title=''April Fool'' Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/april-fool/movie-review/34966891.cms |date=10 May 2014 |website=Entertainment Times (Times of India) |access-date=10 October 2020 |archive-date=5 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505112533/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/april-fool/movie-review/34966891.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2015 || ''[[Luv U Alia]]'' || Bhoomi || Kannada || | | 2015 || ''[[Luv U Alia]]'' || Bhoomi || Kannada || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2016 || ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'' || Jayanti Gupta || Hindi || | | 2016 || ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'' || Jayanti Gupta || Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' || Jyothi || Telugu || | | rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' || Jyothi || Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal]]'' || Jayanthi || Tamil || | | ''[[Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal]]'' || Jayanthi || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[U Turn (2018 film)|U Turn]]'' || Maya || Tamil<br/>Telugu || Bilingual<ref>{{cite news |last=Tanmayi |first=Bhawana |title=Bhumika is waiting for the right turn |url=https://telanganatoday.com/bhumika-is-waiting-for-the-right-turn |date=10 September 2018 |newspaper=[[Telangana Today]] |access-date=14 March 2020}}</ref> | | rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[U Turn (2018 film)|U Turn]]'' || Maya || Tamil<br/>Telugu || Bilingual film<ref>{{cite news |last=Tanmayi |first=Bhawana |title=Bhumika is waiting for the right turn |url=https://telanganatoday.com/bhumika-is-waiting-for-the-right-turn |date=10 September 2018 |newspaper=[[Telangana Today]] |access-date=14 March 2020 |archive-date=25 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225235720/https://telanganatoday.com/bhumika-is-waiting-for-the-right-turn |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]'' || Siri || Telugu || | |||
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| rowspan="3" | 2019 || ''[[Khamoshi (2019 film)|Khamoshi]]'' || Mrs. Desai || Hindi || | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Kolaiyuthir Kaalam]]'' || Mrs. Sawant || Tamil || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Ruler (film)|Ruler]]'' || Niranjana Prasad || rowspan="4" | Telugu || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="3" |2021 | ||
| ''[[Idhe Maa Katha]]'' || Lakshmi || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[ | |''[[Paagal]]'' || Prem's deceased mother || Cameo | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Seetimaarr]]'' || Bhumi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[ | | rowspan="3" |2022 | ||
| Operation Romeo (film) |''[[Operation Romeo (film)|Operation Romeo]]''|| Chhaya || Hindi || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | |''[[Sita Ramam]]'' | ||
| ''[[ | |Mrinalini Sharma | ||
| rowspan="2" |Telugu | |||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YWT4GtvLPk?si=JCNK3nuiXWXjNhqe | title=Bhumika Chawla first look from Sita Ramam | website=[[YouTube]] | date=20 July 2022 }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Butterfly (2022 film)|Butterfly]]'' | |||
| Advocate Vaijayanthi | |||
|Released on [[Disney+Hotstar]] | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" | 2023 || ''[[Kannai Nambathey]]'' || Kavita / Savita || Tamil || Dual role<ref name="toi.kannai-nambathey.review">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kannai-nambathey/movie-review/98723417.cms |title=Kannai Nambathey Movie Review: Kannai Nambathey falters despite a thrilling setup |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=19 March 2023 |archive-date=17 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317151454/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etmoviedetailshowtimes.cms?movieid=93208553&detailid=93208553&city_name=Mumbai&city_id=2 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://origin-www.sify.com/movies/udhay-and-aathmika-pair-up-for-kannai-nambathey-news-tamil-tcfknJdagdadf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210222900/http://origin-www.sify.com/movies/udhay-and-aathmika-pair-up-for-kannai-nambathey-news-tamil-tcfknJdagdadf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 February 2019 |title=Udhay and Aathmika pair up for 'Kannai Nambathey' |website=[[Sify]] |language=en |access-date=21 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thanthitv.com/News/Cinema/2019/02/05094404/1024233/Udhayanidhi-Stalin-new--movie-Kannai-Nambathey.vpf |title=உதயநிதி நடிக்கும் 'கண்ணை நம்பாதே' |date=5 February 2019 |website=ThanthiTV.com |access-date=21 February 2019 |archive-date=22 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222043637/https://www.thanthitv.com/News/Cinema/2019/02/05094404/1024233/Udhayanidhi-Stalin-new--movie-Kannai-Nambathey.vpf |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan]]'' || Gundamaneni Anandini || Hindi || <ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 April 2023 |title=Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Movie Review: KISI KA BHAI KISI KI JAAN is a perfect Eid gift for Salman Khan's fans. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan/critic-review/kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan-movie-review/kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan-is-a-perfect-eid-gift-for-salman-khans-fans/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=21 April 2023 |archive-date=22 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422224503/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan/critic-review/kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan-movie-review/kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan-is-a-perfect-eid-gift-for-salman-khans-fans/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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| rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''[[Brother (2024 film)|Brother]]'' || Anandhi Aravind|| Tamil ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2023 |title=The first look of Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh to arrive on September 10 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-first-look-of-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-to-arrive-on-september-10/articleshow/103390172.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=18 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918163808/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-first-look-of-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-to-arrive-on-september-10/articleshow/103390172.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=18 September 2023}}</ref> | |||
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| ''[[Naam (2024 film)|Naam]]'' || Pooja || Hindi ||Delayed release, Filmed in 2004<ref>{{Cite web |title=AJAY DEVGN - ANEES BAZMEE: 'NAAM' TRAILER OUT NOW... 22 NOV RELEASE... (Taran Adarsh) |url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/1854401424337387524|access-date=2024-11-08 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref> | |||
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| 2025 || ''[[School (2025 film)|School]]'' || Anbarasi|| Tamil ||<ref>{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Narayani |title=School Movie Review: Too many subjects in a forgettable horror flick |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/May/23/school-movie-review-too-many-subjects-in-a-forgettable-horror-flick |work=Cinema Express |date=23 May 2025 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|''[[ | | rowspan="1" |2026 | ||
|''[[Euphoria (2026 film)|Euphoria]]'' | |||
|Vindhya Vemulapalli | |||
|Telugu | |||
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| '' | |TBA | ||
| ''Kesar Singh'' || Kesar Singh || Hindi ||<ref>{{cite web |title=Arbaaz Khan, Bhumika Chawla to star in slice-of-life drama film titled ‘Kesar Singh’ |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/entertainment/arbaaz-khan-bhumika-chawla-to-star-in-slice-of-life-drama-film-titled-kesar-singh/ |website=Lokmat Times |publisher=Lokmat Media Pvt Ltd |access-date=28 December 2025}}</ref> | |||
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=== Television === | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|+ List of Bhumika Chawla television credits | |||
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| | | 2018 || ''[[Bhram (web series)|Bhram]]'' || Ankita Paul || Hindi || Debut Web Series | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | === Music video appearances === | ||
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" | |||
|+ List of Chawla's music video appearances | |||
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! scope="col" style="width: 2em;" scope="col" | Year | |||
! scope="col" style="width: 18em;" scope="col" | Title | |||
! scope="col" style="width: 8em;" scope="col" | Performer(s) | |||
! scope="col" style="width: 8em;" scope="col" | Role | |||
! scope="col" style="width: 8em;" scope="col" | Album | |||
! scope="col" style="width: 2em;" scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}} | |||
|- | |||
|1998 | |||
! scope="row"| "Yuhi Kabhi Mila Karo" | |||
| [[Zubeen Garg]] | |||
| rowspan="2" |Unnamed | |||
| ''Yuhi Kabhi'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| 2004 | |||
! scope="row"| "Maahiya" | |||
| [[Adnan Sami]] | |||
| ''Teri Kasam'' | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
{{ | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|+ List of Bhumika Chawla awards and nominations | |||
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! scope="col" | Year | |||
! scope="col" | Award | |||
! scope="col" | Category | |||
! scope="col" | Film | |||
! scope="col" | Result | |||
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} | |||
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| | | 2002 | ||
| [[49th Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]] | |||
| ''[[Kushi (2001 film)|Kushi]]'' | | ''[[Kushi (2001 film)|Kushi]]'' | ||
| {{won}} | |||
| {{won}}<ref name="Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards | |<ref name="Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards"/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
| | | [[Nandi Awards of 2003|Nandi Awards]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] | ||
| | | rowspan="2"|''[[Missamma (2003 film)|Missamma]]'' | ||
| ''[[Missamma]]'' | |||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2003.html |title=Nandi Awards 2003 Winners |work=Idlebrain |date=28 September 2004 |access-date=18 April 2013 |archive-date=15 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015051347/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2003.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2004 | ||
| | | [[51st Filmfare Awards South]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]] | ||
| | |||
| {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
|- | |<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/51st-Annual-Manikchand-Filmfare-Award-winners/articleshow/718496.cms 51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award South Winners] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150126140422/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/51st-Annual-Manikchand-Filmfare-Award-winners/articleshow/718496.cms |date=26 January 2015 }} ''Times of India'' Retrieved 28 September 2017</ref> | ||
| 2003 | |- | ||
| ''[[Tere Naam]]'' | |2003 | ||
| [[ | |[[Zee Cine Awards|7th Zee Cine Awards]] | ||
| {{ | |[[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] | ||
|- | | rowspan="3" |''[[Tere Naam]]'' | ||
| | | {{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bollywoodproduct.in/7th-zee-cine-awards-2004/|title=7th Zee Cine awards 2004 winners|work=bollywood product|date=28 September 2004|access-date=18 April 2013|archive-date=13 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413050248/https://bollywoodproduct.in/7th-zee-cine-awards-2004/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" |2004 | |||
|[[48th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] | |||
|[[Filmfare Best Actress Award]] | |||
|Nominated | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Screen Award for Best Actress#2000s|Star Screen Award]] | |||
|Best Actress | |||
|Nominated | |||
|{{cn|date=September 2025}} | |||
|- | |||
| 2007 | |||
| [[54th Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil|Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]] | |||
| ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' | | ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' | ||
| {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
|- | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=54th Filmfare Awards South Winners |url=http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215921/http://indiainteracts.in/gossip/2007/08/08/2483/54th-Filmfare-Awards-South-Winners/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=23 June 2020}}</ref> | ||
|- | |||
| 2007 | | 2007 | ||
| ''[[ | | [[Nandi Awards of 2007|Nandi Awards]] | ||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu]] | | [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] | ||
| ''[[Satyabhama (2007 film)|Satyabhama]]'' | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |script-title=te:నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |work=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |access-date=21 August 2020 |language=te |archive-date=23 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2"| 2008 | |||
| [[55th Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]] | |||
| rowspan="2"| ''[[Anasuya (film)|Anasuya]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
|- | |<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards-south2008.html 55th Filmfare Awards South (2008), serves it up, and how!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106194451/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards-south2008.html |date=6 November 2012 }} ''Idlebrain'' Retrieved 26 December 2018</ref> | ||
| | |- | ||
| | | [[Santosham Film Awards|6th Santosham Film Awards]] | ||
| Santosham | | [[Santosham Best Actress Award|Best Actress]] | ||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|- | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/santoshamawards2008.html |title=Santosham awards 2008 and 6th anniversary - Telugu cinema function |access-date=13 August 2012 |archive-date=18 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318213357/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/santoshamawards2008.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2"|2018 | ||
| [[ | | [[65th Filmfare Awards South]] | ||
| | | [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] | ||
| rowspan="2"|''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
| ''[[Middle Class Abbayi | |<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018/articleshow/64617904.cms Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617071126/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018/articleshow/64617904.cms |date=17 June 2018 }} ''Times of India'' Retrieved 20 November 2018</ref> | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | | [[7th South Indian International Movie Awards]] | ||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] | |||
| [[ | | {{won}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 19 March 2026
Bhumika Chawla | |
|---|---|
![]() Chawla in 2024 | |
| Born | Rachna Chawla 21 August 1978 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Bharath Thakur ( m. 2007) |
| Children | 1 |
Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in Telugu cinema, along with a few Hindi and Tamil films.[1] She made her acting debut with the film Yuvakudu (2000) and subsequently became one of the leading female stars of Telugu cinema during the early 2000s.[2] Her notable films include Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), Simhadri (2003), Tere Naam (2003), Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), Badri (2001), and Middle Class Abbayi (2017).[3][4][5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Chawla was born on 21 August 1978 to a Punjabi Hindu family in New Delhi, India and completed her schooling there.[6] Her father is a retired Army officer.[6] Bhumika has two siblings, an elder brother and an elder sister.[citation needed]
She moved to Mumbai in 1997 and started her career with Ad films and Hindi music video albums. She appeared in the Zee TV series Hip Hip Hurray and Star Best Sellers – Fursat Mein.
Career[edit | edit source]
Chawla's career began in 1998 with her first music video, "Yuhi Kabhi Mila Karo" performed by Zubeen Garg, which was her first on-screen appearance. She made her debut 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 following which she acted in several films in Telugu, including Okkadu (2003)[7] opposite Mahesh Babu and Simhadri (2003).[8] Meanwhile, she made her debut in the Tamil film industry as well, starring in the film Badri (2001) opposite actor Vijay, which was followed by her second Tamil film Roja Kootam (2002).
After a number of critically and commercially successful films in the South, Chawla starred in her first Bollywood film, Tere Naam (2003), alongside Salman Khan. The film was one of the year's highest grossers.[9] and won the Best Debut trophy at the Zee Cine Awards ceremony.[10]
Subsequently, she starred in a number of Hindi films including Run (2004), Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004), Silsiilay (2005) and Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005). She returned to Telugu, acting in the films Naa Autograph (2004) and Jai Chiranjeeva (2005).
In 2006, Chawla appeared in the Tamil film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, alongside real-life couple Surya and Jyothika which became a big hit worldwide. The same year she appeared in the Hindi film Family - Ties of Blood and the Telugu film Mayabazar. Following this, she acted in the Hindi film Gandhi, My Father as Gulab Gandhi and played the title roles in the Telugu films Satyabhama[11] and Anasuya, a crime thriller.
In 2008, she made her debut in the Punjabi film industry, starring in Yaariyan, opposite Gurdas Maan, following which she debuted in Malayalam as well, starring in Bhramaram alongside Mohanlal. Later she was seen in Yagam and Thangar Bachan's Kalavadiya Pozhudugal. She also appeared in the 2016 movie M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. She portrayed the character of MS Dhoni's sister in the movie.[12]
Chawla acted in the sports action movie Seetimaarr (2021).[13] In 2024, she starred in the comedy-drama Brother, directed by M. Rajesh. The film was released in theaters on October 31, 2024, and later premiered on the ZEE5 OTT platform on November 29, 2024.[14][15]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Chawla married her long-time boyfriend and yoga teacher, Bharat Thakur, on 21 October 2007 at Devlali, Nashik in a Gurdwara.[16] The couple have a son.[17][18]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Yuvakudu | Sindhu | Telugu | |
| 2001 | Badri | Janaki | Tamil | |
| Kushi | Madhumitha / Bujji | Telugu | ||
| Snehamante Idera | Yuvarani Padmini | |||
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Mano | Tamil | |
| Vasu | Divya | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Okkadu | Swapna Reddy | [7] | |
| Missamma | Meghana | |||
| Simhadri | Indu | |||
| Tere Naam | Nirjara Bharadwaj | Hindi | ||
| Aadanthe Ado Type | Surya's lover | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| 2004 | Run | Jahnvi Choudhry | Hindi | |
| Samba | Nandu | Telugu | ||
| Naa Autograph | Divya | |||
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | Dhani | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Silsiilay | Zia Rao | ||
| Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... | Dr. Gayarti Pandey | |||
| Jai Chiranjeeva | Neelima | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Ishwarya | Tamil | |
| Family | Dr. Kavita Bhatia | Hindi | ||
| Mayabazaar | Anupama | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Gandhi, My Father | Gulab Gandhi | Hindi | |
| Satyabhama | Satyabhama | Telugu | ||
| Gangotri | Gangotri | Bhojpuri | ||
| Anasuya | Anasuya | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Swagatam | Vidhya KK | ||
| Mallepuvvu | Malleshwari "Malli" Kanneganti | |||
| Yaariyan | Simran | Punjabi | ||
| 2009 | Bhramaram | Jaya | Malayalam | |
| Naa Style Veru | Parvati | Telugu | ||
| Amaravathi | Amaravathi | |||
| 2010 | Yagam | Nandini | ||
| Thakita Thakita | Vishali | Also producer | ||
| Collector Gari Bharya | Indira Gautam | |||
| 2012 | Godfather | Herself | Kannada | Special appearance in the song "Aalapane Mellane" |
| 2013 | Buddy | Padma | Malayalam | |
| Chithirayil Nilachoru | Mentally challenged person | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2014 | Laddu Babu | Madhuri | Telugu | |
| April Fool | Swapna | Cameo[19] | ||
| 2015 | Luv U Alia | Bhoomi | Kannada | |
| 2016 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Jayanti Gupta | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Middle Class Abbayi | Jyothi | Telugu | |
| Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | Jayanthi | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | U Turn | Maya | Tamil Telugu |
Bilingual film[20] |
| Savyasachi | Siri | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Khamoshi | Mrs. Desai | Hindi | |
| Kolaiyuthir Kaalam | Mrs. Sawant | Tamil | ||
| Ruler | Niranjana Prasad | Telugu | ||
| 2021 | Idhe Maa Katha | Lakshmi | ||
| Paagal | Prem's deceased mother | Cameo | ||
| Seetimaarr | Bhumi | |||
| 2022 | Operation Romeo | Chhaya | Hindi | |
| Sita Ramam | Mrinalini Sharma | Telugu | [21] | |
| Butterfly | Advocate Vaijayanthi | Released on Disney+Hotstar | ||
| 2023 | Kannai Nambathey | Kavita / Savita | Tamil | Dual role[22][23][24] |
| Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Gundamaneni Anandini | Hindi | [25] | |
| 2024 | Brother | Anandhi Aravind | Tamil | [26] |
| Naam | Pooja | Hindi | Delayed release, Filmed in 2004[27] | |
| 2025 | School | Anbarasi | Tamil | [28] |
| 2026 | Euphoria | Vindhya Vemulapalli | Telugu | |
| TBA | Kesar Singh | Kesar Singh | Hindi | [29] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bhram | Ankita Paul | Hindi | Debut Web Series |
Music video appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Performer(s) | Role | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Yuhi Kabhi Mila Karo" | Zubeen Garg | Unnamed | Yuhi Kabhi | |
| 2004 | "Maahiya" | Adnan Sami | Teri Kasam |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 49th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Kushi | Won | [3] |
| 2003 | Nandi Awards | Best Actress | Missamma | Won | [30] |
| 2004 | 51st Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Nominated | [31] | |
| 2003 | 7th Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Tere Naam | Won | [32] |
| 2004 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Best Actress Award | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| Star Screen Award | Best Actress | Nominated | [citation needed] | ||
| 2007 | 54th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Nominated | [33] |
| 2007 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Satyabhama | Won | [34] |
| 2008 | 55th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Anasuya | Nominated | [35] |
| 6th Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | Won | [36] | ||
| 2018 | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Middle Class Abbayi | Nominated | [37] |
| 7th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Won | [38] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Nandi awards 2007 announced – Telugu cinema news". Idlebrain.com. 12 January 2008. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ Tanmayi, Bhawana (15 September 2018). "'Missamma' enjoys her second innings". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Filmfare Awards South Winbes". The Times of India. 6 April 2002. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "SIIMA 2018 Winners List For Telugu Movies". Sakshi Post. 16 September 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ↑ "What Bhumika Chawla's Been Doing In The 20 Years Between Tere Naam And Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan". www.ndtv.com.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "About Me". Bhumika Chawla. 2015. Archived from the original on 25 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Movie review – Okkadu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023 – via Idlebrain.
- ↑ "Telugu mid-year report". The Hindu. 24 July 2003. Archived from the original on 6 May 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ↑ "Top India Total Nett Gross 2003 – - Box Office India". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ↑ "Nominees for the 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003". The Times of India. March 2008.
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- ↑ "Everybody Deserves to Know Dhoni's Inspiring Story: Bhumika Chawla". News18. 29 September 2016. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ↑ Parashar, Shivam (28 January 2021). "Gopichand and Tamannaah starrer Seetimaarr to release on April 2". India Today. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (27 November 2024). "Jayam Ravi starrer Brother gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ↑ "JR30: M Rajesh's project starring Jayam Ravi, Priyanka Mohan officially launched; details inside". OTTPlay. 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ↑ "Bhumika Chawla weds yoga guru Bharat". Screen. Archived from the original on 24 January 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2007.
- ↑ "Bhumika delivered a baby boy – Bhumika Chawla- Laddu Babu- Allari Naresh- Ravi Babu- Misama- Khushi – Cinemalead.com –". Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ iQlik Movies. "Actress Bhumika Chawla blessed with a baby boy". iQlikmovies. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ "April Fool Movie Review". Entertainment Times (Times of India). 10 May 2014. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ↑ Tanmayi, Bhawana (10 September 2018). "Bhumika is waiting for the right turn". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ↑ "Bhumika Chawla first look from Sita Ramam". YouTube. 20 July 2022.
- ↑ "Kannai Nambathey Movie Review: Kannai Nambathey falters despite a thrilling setup". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ↑ "Udhay and Aathmika pair up for 'Kannai Nambathey'". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ↑ "உதயநிதி நடிக்கும் 'கண்ணை நம்பாதே'". ThanthiTV.com. 5 February 2019. Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ↑ "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Movie Review: KISI KA BHAI KISI KI JAAN is a perfect Eid gift for Salman Khan's fans". Bollywood Hungama. 21 April 2023. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "The first look of Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh to arrive on September 10". The Times of India. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ↑ "AJAY DEVGN - ANEES BAZMEE: 'NAAM' TRAILER OUT NOW... 22 NOV RELEASE... (Taran Adarsh)". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ↑ M, Narayani (23 May 2025). "School Movie Review: Too many subjects in a forgettable horror flick". Cinema Express.
- ↑ "Arbaaz Khan, Bhumika Chawla to star in slice-of-life drama film titled 'Kesar Singh'". Lokmat Times. Lokmat Media Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ↑ "Nandi Awards 2003 Winners". Idlebrain. 28 September 2004. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ↑ 51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award South Winners Archived 26 January 2015 at Archive.today Times of India Retrieved 28 September 2017
- ↑ "7th Zee Cine awards 2004 winners". bollywood product. 28 September 2004. Archived from the original on 13 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ↑ "54th Filmfare Awards South Winners". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ↑ నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh (in తెలుగు). Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ↑ 55th Filmfare Awards South (2008), serves it up, and how! Archived 6 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine Idlebrain Retrieved 26 December 2018
- ↑ "Santosham awards 2008 and 6th anniversary - Telugu cinema function". Archived from the original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ↑ Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018 Archived 17 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine Times of India Retrieved 20 November 2018
- ↑ "SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017.
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