Bhumi Pednekar Age 36, July 18,1989
Bhumi
Pednekar
Birthday Countdown 2026 IST — Age, Upcoming Movies, Complete Filmography & Award-Winning Career
Who is Bhumi Pednekar?
Bhumi Pednekar is one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed and socially conscious actresses — known for choosing scripts that tackle social issues head-on and for her vocal activism on climate change. Born on July 18, 1989 in Mumbai to Satish and Sumitra Pednekar, she worked as a casting assistant at Yash Raj Films for six years before making her acting debut at 26 in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) — a role that required her to gain 20 kg in weight, which she did willingly for the character.
Her debut won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and launched a career defined by unconventional choices. Key films include Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), Bala (2019), Saand Ki Aankh (2019), Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare (2020), Badhaai Do (2022), Bhakshak (2024), and Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025). She is also the founder and driving force behind Climate Warrior — one of India’s most prominent celebrity-led climate change advocacy platforms. Her sister Samiksha Pednekar is also an actress.
In 2025, Bhumi was appointed as UNDP India’s first National Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing her impact on environmental and social causes. She has received 26 awards across prestigious platforms including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress (which she won twice), Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and international recognition.
Bhumi Pednekar gained 20 kg to play the lead in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) — and won the Filmfare Best Female Debut award for it. Her subsequent career has been defined by social issue films: sanitation (Toilet), body image (Bala), female shooter ageism (Saand Ki Aankh) and same-sex relationships (Badhaai Do). Off screen she founded Climate Warrior and is UNDP India’s National Advocate for SDGs, making her one of India’s most vocal celebrity climate change activists.
Notable Achievements & Recognition
All Films & Projects (2015–2026)
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha2015
- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha2017
- Shubh Mangal Saavdhan2017
- Lust Stories (Netflix)2018
- Sonchiriya2019
- Saand Ki Aankh2019
- Bala2019
- Pati Patni Aur Woh2019
- Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan2020
- Bhoot: Part One – The Haunted Ship2020
- Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare (Netflix)2020
- Durgamati: The Myth2020
- Badhaai Do2022
- Govinda Naam Mera2022
- Raksha Bandhan2022
- Bheed2023
- Afwaah2023
- Thank You For Coming2023
- The Lady Killer (Netflix)2023
- Bhakshak (Netflix)2024
- Mere Husband Ki Biwi2025
- The Royals (Netflix Series)2025
- Daldal (Prime Video Series)2026
Notable Awards & Nominations
- 🏆 Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2016) — Won
- ⭐ Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress Saand Ki Aankh (2020) — Won (Tied with Taapsee Pannu)
- ⭐ Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress Badhaai Do (2023) — Won (Tied with Tabu)
- 🎬 Screen Award for Best Performance 2 Wins in Filmfare Critics Category
- ✨ Zee Cine Award 2 Wins including Jodi Kamaal Ki (Saand Ki Aankh)
- 📰 Forbes 30 Under 30 Most Impactful People of India (2018)
- 🎯 FOI Online Award for Best Performance Special Mention – Lust Stories (2018), Sonchiriya (2019)
- 🌟 Disruptor of the Year Award Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (2023)
- 💚 UNDP National Advocate Sustainable Development Goals (2025)
Recent News (May 2026)
Bhumi Pednekar has exited the Netflix show as makers shift focus from romance to royal family drama. She is moving towards darker, layered projects including a courtroom drama and a film with Imran Khan.
Bhumi stars as DCP Rita Ferreira in the psychological crime thriller series ‘Daldal’, premiering on Prime Video January 30, 2026. A gripping crime drama showcasing her intense acting range.
The romantic comedy co-starring Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh released on February 21, 2025. CBFC ordered four cuts in the film.
Appointed UNDP India’s first national advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, continuing her climate and environmental work beyond the Climate Warrior platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhumi Pednekar’s birthday is July 18, 2026. She was born on July 18, 1989 and will celebrate her 37th birthday. The live countdown shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Bhumi Pednekar is currently 36 years old in 2026 and will turn 37 on July 18, 2026. Born in Mumbai in 1989, she made her Bollywood debut at 26 in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) after working as a casting assistant at Yash Raj Films for 6 years.
Bhumi Pednekar’s zodiac sign is Cancer ♋ (born July 18). In astrology, Cancers are known for being intuitive, emotional, protective, and creative — traits that align with her choice of meaningful, socially conscious roles in cinema.
Her most famous and critically acclaimed films include Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015 debut), Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) with Akshay Kumar, Saand Ki Aankh (2019), Bala (2019) with Ayushmann Khurrana, Badhaai Do (2022) with Rajkummar Rao, and Netflix’s Lust Stories (2018). She has also appeared in Bhakshak and other social issue-focused dramas.
Bhumi Pednekar has won 26 awards with 38 nominations. She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress twice (for Saand Ki Aankh and Badhaai Do). She has also received Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and international recognition including Forbes 30 Under 30 (2018) and Disruptor of the Year at IFFI Melbourne (2023).
Yes — Bhumi Pednekar is one of India’s most prominent celebrity climate change activists. She founded Climate Warrior, a non-profit advocacy platform that mobilizes awareness around climate change and sustainable living. In 2025, she was appointed as UNDP India’s first National Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. She regularly speaks at international forums, supports environmental initiatives like Healing Himalayas, and uses her 16M+ social media followers to advocate for climate action.
Bhumi has several projects in development including Daldal (Prime Video series, 2026), a courtroom drama, and a film with Imran Khan. She exited Netflix’s The Royals Season 2 to focus on more intense, layered roles. She also continues to develop action-oriented projects as she has expressed interest in doing a full-fledged action film.
Bhumi stands out for consistently choosing films with strong social messages rather than conventional commercial roles. Her films address sanitation (Toilet), body image prejudice (Bala), ageism (Saand Ki Aankh), and LGBTQIA+ representation (Badhaai Do). Off-screen, her dual focus on meaningful cinema and climate activism through Climate Warrior makes her one of Bollywood’s most socially conscious and impactful performers.
Bhumi Pednekar was born to Satish Pednekar (father) and Sumitra Pednekar (mother) in Mumbai. She has a sister, Samiksha Pednekar, who is also an actress. Bhumi is unmarried and currently focused on her acting career and climate activism initiatives.