Career Timeline of Bhumi Pednekar: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bhumi Pednekar made an impact.

Bhumi Pednekar is a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her performances in Hindi films. She is particularly recognized for her roles portraying strong, independent women from small towns. Her acting prowess has garnered her critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including three prestigious Filmfare Awards, solidifying her position as a leading figure in the Indian film industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Acting Debut in Dum Laga Ke Haisha

In 2015, Bhumi Pednekar made her acting debut as the overweight wife of Ayushmann Khurrana's character in the romantic comedy Dum Laga Ke Haisha. She gained almost 12 kg for the role, receiving critical acclaim and the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

2017: Starring in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

In 2017, Bhumi Pednekar starred in the commercially successful film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan.

2017: Cast in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

In 2017, Bhumi Pednekar was cast in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, playing a young woman who advocates for the eradication of open defecation. The film was a commercial success.

2018: Appearance in Lust Stories

In 2018, Bhumi Pednekar appeared in Zoya Akhtar's segment of the Netflix anthology film Lust Stories, playing a maid involved in an affair with her employer, receiving praise for her performance.

2019: Roles in Bala and Pati Patni Aur Woh

In 2019, Bhumi Pednekar starred in Bala, playing a dark-skinned woman, and in Pati Patni Aur Woh, as a housewife with a philandering husband. Both films were commercially successful.

2019: Roles in Sonchiriya and Saand Ki Aankh

In 2019, Bhumi Pednekar starred in Sonchiriya as a housewife on the run and in Saand Ki Aankh as Chandro Tomar, a septuagenarian sharpshooter. She underwent physical training and learned to fire a gun for these roles, earning critical acclaim and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for Saand Ki Aankh.

2019: Starring in Bala, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Saand Ki Aankh

In 2019, Bhumi Pednekar starred in the commercially successful films Bala and Pati Patni Aur Woh. She also starred in Saand Ki Aankh, for which she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

2019: Climate Warrior Campaign

In 2019, Bhumi Pednekar started a campaign named Climate Warrior to raise awareness on environmental protection and global warming.

2019: Screening of Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare

In 2019, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, co-starring Konkona Sen Sharma, was screened at the 24th Busan International Film Festival. Bhumi Pednekar did a "fine job" according to Scroll.in

2020: Collaboration with MTV India

In 2020, Bhumi Pednekar teamed with MTV India for their Nishedh campaign to create awareness about health issues, including reproductive health, among the youth.

2020: Release of Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare

In 2020, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare was released on Netflix. Bhumi Pednekar had brief roles in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship. She also starred in Durgamati, which was released on Amazon Prime Video.

2022: Starring in Badhaai Do, Raksha Bandhan and Govinda Naam Mera

In 2022, Bhumi Pednekar starred in Badhaai Do as a closeted lesbian, earning her another Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She also starred in Raksha Bandhan and Govinda Naam Mera.

2022: Starring in Badhaai Do

In 2022, Bhumi Pednekar starred in Badhaai Do, where she played a closeted lesbian. This performance earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

2022: Brand Ambassador of Nykaa

In 2022, Bhumi Pednekar was appointed as the brand ambassador of Nykaa.

2023: Raising Awareness on Climate Change for the United Nations Development Programme

As of 2023, Bhumi Pednekar raises awareness on climate change for the United Nations Development Programme, showing her commitment as an environmentalist.

2023: Roles in Bheed, Afwaah, Thank You for Coming, and The Lady Killer

In 2023, Bhumi Pednekar starred in Bheed and Afwaah, which had limited theatrical releases. She also starred in Thank You for Coming, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and in The Lady Killer.

2023: Starring in Bheed and Afwaah

In 2023, Bhumi Pednekar starred in the social dramas Bheed and Afwaah, which explored controversial political themes.

2023: National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals

In 2023, Bhumi Pednekar was named by the United Nations Development Programme as India's first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on raising climate change awareness on social media.