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Bhumika Chawla

Bhumika Chawla

Actor/Actress, Model
Known For
Actor/Actress, Model
Born
21 August 1978
Birthplace
New Delhi, India
Nationality
Indian
Net Worth
₹12–15 Crore (reported estimate)
Active Since
2000

Personal Details

Real Name
Bhumika Chawla
Marital Status
Married
Genres
Drama, Romance, Biographical

Biography

Bhumika Chawla is an Indian actress who works across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and other Indian-language cinema. Born on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi into an Army family, she began with modelling and television before her acting debut in the Telugu film Yuvakudu (2000). She gained wide fame in South Indian cinema with hits such as Kushi and made a memorable Hindi breakthrough opposite Salman Khan in Tere Naam (2003). Over the following years she appeared in films such as Run, the M. S. Dhoni biopic and Sita Ramam. Married to yoga exponent and artist Bharat Thakur since 2007, with whom she has a son, she features in the 2025 political drama Emergency.

Bhumika Chawla is an Indian actress who works across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and other Indian-language cinema. Born on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi, she began with modelling and television before her acting debut in the Telugu film Yuvakudu (2000). She gained wide fame in South Indian cinema and made a memorable Hindi breakthrough opposite Salman Khan in Tere Naam (2003). She has since appeared in films such as M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story and Sita Ramam, and features in the 2025 political drama Emergency.

Physical Stats & More

Height
5 ft 3 in (161 cm)
Weight
55 kg (121 lbs)
Figure Measurements
34-26-34
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Hair Colour
Black
Zodiac Sign
Leo

Early Life and Background

Bhumika Chawla was born on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi. Her father served in the Indian Army, and she grew up with an elder sister. Her screen journey began through modelling and the television show Hip Hip Hurray before she moved into films.

Family

She married Bharat Thakur, a yoga teacher and artist, in 2007, and the couple have a son. Over the years she has balanced her film work with a private family life.

Relationships & Affairs

Bhumika Chawla is married to Bharat Thakur, a yoga exponent and artist, whom she wed in 2007. The couple have a son. She keeps her personal life private, and there are no credible reports of any other relationships.

Debut and South Indian Fame

Bhumika Chawla made her acting debut with the Telugu film Yuvakudu (2000) and quickly became a popular leading lady in Telugu and Tamil cinema, with hits such as Kushi (2001) and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006).

Hindi Breakthrough

She made a strong impression in Hindi cinema with Tere Naam (2003) opposite Salman Khan, followed by Run (2004) and other films.

Recent Work

She continued in supporting and character roles in films such as the cricket biopic on M. S. Dhoni titled The Untold Story (2016), Sita Ramam (2022) and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023), and features in Emergency (2025).

Favourite Things

Debut Film
Yuvakudu (2000)
Hindi Breakthrough
Tere Naam (2003)
Works In
Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
Signature Films
Tere Naam, Kushi, Sita Ramam

Net Worth

Bhumika Chawla's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹12–15 crore, an estimate rather than a confirmed figure. Her income comes from acting across multiple film industries and endorsements. She has not officially disclosed her earnings.

Some Lesser Known Facts

  • She began with modelling and the TV show Hip Hip Hurray before films.
  • Her Hindi breakthrough came opposite Salman Khan in Tere Naam (2003).
  • She is a popular name in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
  • She married yoga exponent and artist Bharat Thakur in 2007.
  • She appeared in the M. S. Dhoni biopic The Untold Story and in Sita Ramam.
  • She features in the political drama Emergency (2025).

Known For

FAQs

Bhumika Chawla was born on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi, which makes her 47 years old in 2025.
She is married to yoga exponent and artist Bharat Thakur, whom she wed in 2007. The couple have a son.
Bhumika Chawla is about 5 feet 3 inches (161 cm) tall.
She debuted in the Telugu film Yuvakudu (2000) and had her Hindi breakthrough with Tere Naam (2003) opposite Salman Khan.
Her net worth is reported at around ₹12–15 crore, though this is an unverified estimate from films and endorsements.
She is known for Tere Naam, Kushi, M.S. Dhoni and Sita Ramam, and features in Emergency (2025).

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